Mincemeat Chelsea buns

Sticky buns are made even fruitier with a layer of juicy mincemeat, dried apricots and glace cherries. Add plenty of spice and top with sugar glaze

Lighter Chinese chilli beef

Don’t reach for the takeaway menu, try this beef stir-fry recipe instead. It’s just as tasty as your favourite Chinese and healthier too.

Witch’s cauldron with glow-in-the-dark goo

Give your spicy tomato dip a spooky touch by hollowing out a bread loaf to create a poppy seed cauldron

Beetroot, bacon & cheddar bread scrolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These rustic homemade bread rolls are best served warm with a steaming bowl of soup

Honeybread biscuits

Serve these decorative cookies alongside fruit and cream desserts, or package in cellophane and include in a gift hamper

Baked apple & toffee crumble

This comforting bake has it all- circles of apple, buttery brown sugar, plump fruit and spice, all baked under a nutty oat topping

Marrow & pecan cake with maple icing

Using grated marrow in this homely cake gives it a great texture- top with cream cheese frosting

Smashed curried marrow

A delicious vegetarian side dish to spice up a main course- it works well with roast lamb or chicken

Chicken & sweet potato curry

This Indian spice pot flavoured with korma paste is mild enough for kids- the sweet potato stretches it a little further

Smoked haddock & sweetcorn chowder with herby garlic bread

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This creamy fish soup with corn and potato will warm you up – serve with buttery homemade garlic baguette and plenty of parsley

Chicken & egg-fried rice

This thrifty Asian-inspired one pot uses up leftover rice and chicken, plus it contains child-friendly mild spice and plenty of vegetables

Summer ham & pea broth

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This smart soup doesn’t require any cooking- just pour hot water over stock, grains and lots of delicious green vegetables