Apple jam

Make up jars of homemade apple jam and gift to friends and family. It’s delicious spread simply on toast, or as a filling in your favourite cakes and bakes

Cherry loaf cake

Make this moreish cherry cake for afternoon tea or a coffee morning. Made with sweet glacé cherries and crunchy almonds, it won’t last long

Vegan apple cake

Make this apple and almond cake to fill your cake tin. It’s an ideal treat for anyone following a dairy-free or vegan diet, and is delicious for afternoon tea with a cuppa

Chocolate apples

Make these chocolate apples as a treat for a kids’ party. Great for Bonfire Night or Halloween, cover in chopped nuts, sprinkles and honeycomb pieces

Oven-roasted sweet potato & courgette tortilla

Enjoy a baked rather than fried tortilla, making it healthier and easier to throw together. If you don’t have manchego, you can use cheddar or crumbled feta

Fridge-raid soup

Make this soup recipe your own using up any bits and bobs you have. Make a tomatoey soup with leftover veg, then finish it with flavourful toppings

Chorizo & chickpea summer stew

Combine tomatoes, chickpeas, red peppers and spinach with chorizo and smoked paprika to make this nutrient-packed family stew, rich in vitamin C and fibre

Pulled BBQ aubergine & black bean burgers

Get the kids to help you prep the veg for these family-friendly burgers. These veggie buns have all the comforting textures of meat but are completely vegan

One-pot chicken & curry rice

Rustle up this easy family one pot dinner, with chicken, cauliflower, beans and peas in mild curry flavours. Serve with yogurt and mango chutney on the side

How to cut a mango

Mangos are delicious, yet notoriously tricky to prepare. Find out how to peel the skin, remove the stone and cut the flesh into bite-sized chunks.