Marzipan Eccles tarts

This fun spin on the traditional Lancashire fruit cakes uses leftover marzipan to make irresistible individual pies

Mini gingerbread houses

Everyone can decorate their own gingerbread house this Christmas, with Sarah Cook’s cute mini versions

Chilli pepper pumpkin with Asian veg

This five-spice roasted squash dish is healthy and simple – the perfect midweek supper

Stir-fried Savoy cabbage

A simple dish full of vitamin C and folic acid and ideal on the side of your Sunday roast

Roast apples with cinnamon sugar

These fluffy apples and sticky sauce are the perfect way to finish off a Sunday feast

Pan-fried white fish with polenta & orange crust

If you fancy the crunch of a crust but not the calories, try this healthy recipe, which can be prepared ahead

Veggie shepherd’s pie with sweet potato mash

The secret to this shepherd's pie’s filling is to choose big carrots so they don’t lose their texture when cooked

Melting middle truffles

Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready

Butter-braised peas, lettuce & mint

Cooked lettuce? You better believe it! Glynn Purnell works his magic with this super fresh and summery side dish

Pimm’s iced tea

Mixing this summer favourite with ice-cold mint & citrus tea makes a less sweet but every bit as refreshing cooler