Bread pudding

This simple bake is lovely with tea, or custard or ice cream for dessert

Little fig & almond cakes

A super-quick cupcake recipe for an ‘anytime’ sponge – they go as well with a cup of morning coffee as they do with a scoop of ice cream for dessert

Lightest ever meringues

Whisk up a batch of classic meringues, then get creative with citrus swirl, Turkish delight and chocolate varieties

Christmas pud ice cream

Stir the remnants of your Christmas pudding into a tub of vanilla ice cream for a super simple dessert

Tuna sweet potato jackets

If your standby supper is baked potatoes with tuna, switch to sweet potatoes and a fresh, spicy topping – budget-friendly and low-fat too

Potato & salmon grill

You’ll have everyone fooled with this cheat’s fish pie with sliced potato topping – all you need is five ingredients

Strawberry marshmallow mousse

This super-quick make-ahead dessert was created by Good Food readers Gemma Newman and Ruth Allott

Strawberry parfait with Vin Santo, mascarpone & biscotti

A deliciously creamy, Italian strawberry dessert

Lemon & rosemary crusted fish fillets

Use up leftover bread in this crispy topping to liven up white fish

Caramel apple crumble

This simple version of the traditional dessert uses just five ingredients, with porridge oats for extra crunch

Springtime pasta

A hearty, rustic dish, ready for the table in 20 mins – try our ideas for using up the goat’s cheese too

Leek, butter bean & chorizo gratin

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use up slightly stale bread to make the crunchy topping for this easy bake