Creamy pumpkin & lentil soup

Whether you're carving a Halloween pumpkin or have picked up a cheap squash, use the plentiful flesh and seeds in this soup

Fennel Dauphinoise

Potatoes gratin is a French bistro classic and this creamy version for two has mild aniseedy flavour from added fennel

Lebanese poussin with spiced aubergine pilaf

This Middle Eastern-style meal makes a decadent supper for two- serve your young chickens with a spicy and aromatic rice accompaniment

Fettuccine with seared scallops & prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Choose fat scallops for this speedy but smart pasta recipe- the ham wrappers will protect the tender shellfish and give an extra savoury hit

Tapenade chicken pasta with runner beans

Use up this plentiful legume in a robust pasta dish with anchovy and olive tapenade sauce, tomatoes, basil and chilli

Fudgy chocolate squares

These deeply chocolatey squidgy sponge squares are gluten-free – try served as a dessert with ice cream

Buttermilk & sultana scones

A classic teatime treat goes gluten-free- serve with butter, jam, fresh fruit, clotted cream or a combination of your choice

Luscious lemon & raspberry sandwich

Lemon curd yogurt gives this gluten-free sponge cake a lovely light texture. It’s filled with cream and berries and topped with a drizzle icing

Strawberry & rhubarb crumble

Have a garden glut of fruit? Turn your bounty into a pretty pink pud with crunchy almond topping and serve warm with vanilla ice cream

Mexican beef & potato pie

A shepherd’s pie with a real twist – top a chilli con carne style filling with cheesy mash and tortilla chips