Festive baked Alaska

This gloriously squidgy hot and cold ice cream bombe with meringue uses up leftover Christmas cake

Mustard salmon & veg bake with horseradish sauce

A rustic fish tray bake with a root vegetable base of parsnips, beetroot and carrot – served with a creamy dill sauce

Festive fruit & spice decoration

Decorating a simple iced cake with herbs, spices, nuts and fruit works to great effect and is especially easy for beginners to try

Passion fruit trifle

A layered no-cook dessert with a touch of passion (fruit)

Banana & walnut loaf

This homely and wholesome cake is also light and moist, with the natural sweetness of sticky bananas and the warm toastiness of nuts

One-pan prawn & tomato curry

This spicy, low-fat curry is sure to become a favourite. Swap the prawns for chunks of white fish or chicken to vary it

Veggie Bolognese

This simple spag bol with a difference is perfect for kids to help cook

Turkey burgers

If you find it hard to get your kids to eat high-fibre food, these burgers contain hidden oats

Marshmallows dipped in chocolate

Kids will love making these sweet chewy lollipops decorated with melted chocolate and cake sprinkles

Tomato soup with tear & share cheesy bread

Use a packet mix to rustle up your own cheat’s garlic bread to serve alongside classic and creamy tomato soup

So-simple spaghetti Bolognese

Make a delicious spag-bol in less than half an hour

Easy vanilla marzipan

It’s worth having a go at making your own marzipan to cover your Christmas cake – and you can experiment with adding different flavours