Smoked trout, horseradish & asparagus vol-au-vent filling

Bring a retro party canapé up to date – fill individual puff pastry cases with creamy smoked fish

Aubergine rolls with spinach & ricotta

This spin on Italian ‘melanzane alla Parmigiana’ is quick to prepare and makes a deliciously creamy, veggie bake

Hot cross cookies

Bored of buns? Try these cute cookies instead – sure to become a family favourite

Superhealthy slaw

Coleslaw is a classic, simple side dish and can be made healthier by packing in more veg and omitting mayo

Patchwork orchard pie

Serve this lattice-topped, shortcrust pasty warm with custard – if you don’t have quinces make up the weight with apples or pears

Oaty nutty apple crumble

A brilliant cheat’s dessert, this fruit bake is super-quick and its store cupboard ingredients make it thrifty too

Cranberry & pomegranate sauce

Adding pomegranate juice takes this sauce to a different dimension, plus it’s super-quick and easy to make ahead

Roasted salt & paprika almonds

These nuts have a great kick of spice and can be whipped up quickly ahead of entertaining

Butterscotch sauce

Whip up this quick toffee sauce to accompany the pudding of your choice – sticky, sweet and sumptuous

Freeze-ahead roasties

Save precious time when planning a group meal by prepping and freezing your potatoes in advance