Pumpkin risotto

We've adapted this Italian squash rice-pot recipe so it's a breeze for kids to make – just follow our step-by-step prep and cooking guide

Summery mushroom & truffled herb salad

A drizzle of truffle oil turns mushrooms on toast into an elegant starter, says associate food editor Barney Desmazery

Lemon curd & yogurt fool

Treat yourself to a delightfully easy family dessert – ready in just five minutes

Spicy vegetable & quinoa one-pot

This high fibre dish counts as 3 of your 5-a-day, with a creamy and spicy curried sauce

Brie & cranberry twists

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Tofu & spinach cannelloni

Tasty tofu is a vegetarian's best friend and this cannelloni dish, packed with protein and iron, is sure to be a freezable favourite

Celeriac & carrot remoulade

This full-of-flavour side dish is ready in a flash, and a great way of getting one of your five-a-day

Cheesy spinach parcels

An impressive starter to your meal

Sticky apple cups

These simple dessert cups are made in the microwave and are brilliant to use up leftover dates and prunes

Real vanilla ice cream

Make super-creamy vanilla ice cream and eat it as it is, or add different flavours to suit all tastes