Thai prawn noodles

Ready in 30 minutes, this stir-fried prawn, egg and noodle dish is perfect for a midweek meal

Oaty mackerel & horseradish fish cakes

These smoked mackerel and potato fish cakes coated with crunchy oats and served with salad are packed with fibre and omega-3

Mushroom & goat’s cheese tartlets

Topped with sautéed mushrooms, walnuts and goat’s cheese, these puff pastry tarts make a easy dinner party dish, or midweek meal

Eggnog

An indulgent Christmas drink with egg yolks and brandy from BBC Good Food magazine reader Annemie Buyck

Sprout & chorizo carbonara

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Pan fry cubed chorizo and Brussels sprouts, then toss with egg yolks, spaghetti and Parmesan for an indulgently creamy weeknight dinner

Egg & rocket pizzas

Use seeded tortillas as pizza bases for a quick and healthy lunch – crack an egg in the centre and bake to boost protein intake

Egg & tomato baps

Fill wholewheat bread rolls with juicy tomatoes and a herby omelette for a filling yet cheap breakfast or brunch

Veggie kofta pittas with pick & mix sides

Pack pitta breads with spiced chickpea patties and serve with a carrot and tomato salad for a low-fat, low-calorie vegetarian weeknight dinner

Mincemeat, apple & cranberry lattice tart

Forget fiddly mince pies, fill puff pastry with juicy mincemeat and fruit and serve this festive dessert in slices – perfect for entertaining

Pineapple & ginger Pavlova

Pile whipped cream and charred pineapple on a meringue base to create a stunning dinner party dessert which you can make ahead

Chocolate meringue Mont Blanc cake

This towering cake has layers of chocolate sponge, meringue and chestnut cream – a stunning centrepiece for a festive dinner party

Smoked fish & potato latkes sharing platter

Pan-fry potato patties until golden, then serve with smoked salmon, mackerel and a creamy sauce as part of a sharing seafood platter