Air fryer sweet potato fries

Create wonderfully cooked sweet potato fries in an air fryer using very little oil. Then toss in sweet smoked paprika, Cajun or BBQ seasonings to ramp up the flavour

Fish finger hot dogs

A twist on a classic fish finger sandwich the whole family will love. Try Paul AInsworth’s trick of lightly salting the cod to firm it up before cooking – it’s a game-changer

Empanada-style Sri Lankan fish patties with curry aïoli

Make these moreish Sri Lankan fish patties to feed a crowd. Served with a quick curry aïoli for dipping, they take a bit of effort but are well worth it

Spicy sweet potato hummus

Avoid waste and enjoy a filling snack by using leftover sweet potatoes in this hummus recipe – it has a spicy kick thanks to smoked paprika and chilli flakes

Smashed cannellini bean crostini

Add a little more oil to this smashed cannellini bean dip, if you prefer – the more you add, the silkier it becomes

Hot chocolate station

Create a hot chocolate station for a movie night, children’s party or family New Year’s Eve get-together. Include plenty of sweet treats for toppings

Aloo chaat

Enjoy a popular Indian festival snack. These lemony fried potatoes are seasoned with cumin and chaat masala, with green chilli, red onion and pomegranate

Freaky fruit platter

Tuck into ghoulish grape snakes, apple fangs, lychee eyeballs and more with this freaky fruit platter, sure to tickle and terrify Halloween guests!

Gory guts pizza tear ‘n’ share bread

Throw a Halloween party to remember with this gory tear ‘n’ share bread. Make a tomato sauce base and use the pizza fillings of your choice

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