Leftover veg & orange cake

A novel way to use up root vegetables is to bake up a sweet, moist sponge with citrus flavours

Lemon curd & blueberry loaf cake

Kids can help make this simple springtime treat – delicious with extra lemon curd and yogurt as a pud, or serve with a cuppa

Sticky banana & maple cake

This childhood favourite is sticky, indulgent and completely moreish

Carrot & sesame burgers

Burgers are always a barbecue staple, and these sesame-scented ones can be dressed up or down

Minty carrot, pistachio & feta salad

A vegetarian side salad with cumin-roasted carrots, chickpeas, mint, nuts, spinach and salty cheese – great with Moroccan food

Rocky robin cake

Get creative with your Christmas cake icing – these robins are super cute and really easy to model

Spiced carrot & lentil soup

A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour or can be made in a slow cooker

Volcano cake

Make our spectacular exploding volcano cake complete with eruption effect for a showstopping children's treat. Decorate with chocolate and sweets

Sugar-free banana cake

The natural sweetness of fruit and a drizzle of agave syrup means less added sugar is needed in this banana bread

Gooseberry & orange drizzle cake

Use up a garden glut in this simple and fruity adaptation of a classic – serve with custard for a winning pudding

Thai carrot & radish salad

An Asian-inspired side dish that’s everything a salad should be- light, fresh, colourful and crunchy

Snowman friends cake decoration

Icing and decorating a Christmas cake may take time but this sweet snowy scene will be a hit with kids