Mini baked Alaskas with boozy cherry centres

A much-loved favourite with a modern-day twist – and all the components can be prepared in advance

BBC Children in Need cupcakes

Have fun trying out cupcakes designed by top chefs Michel Roux Jr, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Marcus Wareing and sell them for charity

Melting chocolate puddings

Older children will love making these posh puddings for the family

Polenta bruschetta with tapenade

Ideal for those on wheat-free or gluten-free diets

Nutty chicken with noodle salad

Crunchy peanut-coated chicken with a fresh-tasting salad makes a great midweek supper dish

Baked salmon with fennel & tomatoes

Aniseedy fennel and juicy cherry tomatoes cut through the richness of salmon fillets

Creamy cheese & tomato macaroni

Try pasta instead of potatoes as a quick side-dish with chicken or steak

Warm salmon Niçoise

A fresh way to serve a salmon fillet. Summery and light, this Niçoise is a lovely summer dish

Chorizo chicken with chilli wedges

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Wrap chicken in chorizo for an instant Spanish hit. Looks impressive enough for a dinner party too

Crunchy fish fingers

Even the most finicky kids will want to try these healthy low fat fish fingers