Spiced fruit & pistachio bread wreath

Take the eccles cake to a whole new level by using the classic currant filling to make this decorative bread

Spiced rice pudding with blackberry compote

Cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg flavour this healthier rice pudding served with a naturally sweetened, chunky berry sauce

Peach crumble

A comforting fruit pudding that won’t ruin your healthy eating plan – this easy fruit crumble is low in fat and calories.

Chicken & chorizo pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This wholesome pie is perfect weekend fodder. Flavour your Spanish sausage and chicken with sherry, parsley and a hint of cream

Coconut & mango sponge

This thrifty traybake sponge used canned fruit and coconut yogurt. Cut into squares and serve up at a party or cake sale

Orecchiette with anchovies & purple sprouting broccoli

This humble southern Italian dish spiked with chilli and lemon juice is topped with fried breadcrumbs for added crunch

Walnut & red pepper pesto pasta

Homemade pesto knocks spots off shop-bought jars. This earthy blend is a new take on the versatile Italian sauce

Baked conchiglioni with sausage, sage & butternut squash

Melting fontina cheese, rich truffle oil and a creamy squash and Parmesan sauce turn these stuffed pasta shells into an indulgent dinner

Special seafood & saffron pasta

Mussels, scallops and king prawns make this shellfish supper for two a real treat – it works just as well with spaghetti or linguini

Venetian duck ragu

Cinnamon adds complexity to this slow-cooked pasta sauce, which goes perfectly with large tubular paccheri pasta, or ribbons of pappardelle