Meringue ghosts

Make a batch of ghoulish meringue ghosts for your next Halloween party. These cute mallowy meringues are delicious on their own or great for decorating bakes

Halloween gingerbread

Make a batch of gingerbread for your biscuit tin this Halloween. Pipe ghoulish ghosts and monstrous mummies for the icing topping for a suitably spooky theme

Meatball minestrone with pesto

Combine meatballs with minestrone soup to make this easy, filling one pot. It takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate so makes an ideal midweek meal

Cauliflower & green bean curry

Try this aromatic curry using two spice mixes: garam masala and Chinese five-spice powder. Coconut yogurt gives a creamy texture without the extra calories

Baked tomatoes with feta & dukkah

Make your own dukkah spice mix to sprinkle over tomatoes and feta, or buy a ready-made version if you prefer. Serve with sesame flatbreads

Chimichurri-style steak sarnies & cheat’s spicy fries

Elevate a steak sandwich with a punchy, zingy chimichurri sauce, chipotle mayo and spicy Cajun-style fries on the side.

Sweet potato cheesecake

Layer maple syrup, spiced sweet potato and cool cream cheese on a crushed digestive base to make this dessert. Trust us, it really works

Scotch broth

Tuck into a hearty bowl of Scotch broth soup for a healthy lunch or supper. Packed with veg and grains, serve with a hunk of crusty bread

Speculoos profiterole wreath

Ditch the shop-bought dessert at Christmas for this stunning choux centrepiece. Made with speculoos biscuits, it’s topped with luscious salted caramel

Turkey tikka masala

Crave spice after the traditional Christmas lunch? Want to turn your leftover turkey into a whole new dish? This tasty turkey tikka masala is for you

Mincemeat banana bread

Start Christmas Day with a delicious breakfast you can make ahead of time. Banana bread is a family favourite, and mincemeat takes it up a notch

Gluten-free sausage roll wreath

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Create this gluten-free sausage roll wonder by arranging sausage and chutney pinwheels into a festive wreath shape. It’s perfect for a Christmas buffet