• Almond-topped mince pies

    Almond-topped mince pies

    These festive favourites are encased in a rich, sweet shortcrust pastry and finished off with a frangipane topping that livens up every bite

    Easy
  • Baked green eggs

    Baked green eggs

    This five-ingredient breakfast or brunch with spinach, pesto and bubbling melted cheese can be on the table in 15 minutes

    Easy
  • Toffee apple cake

    Toffee apple cake

    This showstopping bake is a celebration of classic apple desserts with spiced sponge, vanilla icing and a sticky caramel apple filling

    A challenge
  • Microwave kale & chilli eggs

    Microwave kale & chilli eggs

    Whip up Jack Monroe's healthy vegetarian dish for one in under 10 minutes – a low-calorie option for breakfast, lunch or dinner

    Easy
  • Allotment cake

    Allotment cake

    Carrot meets courgette cake in this ultimate vegetable bake from Good Food reader Katie Ready – smother in cream cheese icing and finish with chopped nuts

    More effort
  • Spaghetti & tuna balls

    Spaghetti & tuna balls

    Use storecupboard ingredients to make herby fish balls in a speedy tomato and garlic sauce for a healthy pasta supper

    Easy
  • Plum crumble cake

    Plum crumble cake

    This sumptuous seasonal bake is topped with halved plums or apricots and a buttery crumble topping – serve as a pudding or cake

    Easy