From-the-freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Omelette wedges

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
With this easy-to-follow recipe your kids can treat you to breakfast… get printing off copies now

Creamy mashed potatoes

This healthy mashed potato uses clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories but maintain a rich creaminess

Lychee & ginger sorbet

This refreshing make-ahead dessert is a cooling way to finish off a Chinese-themed dinner party

Butternut, maple & pecan lattice pie

Spiced and glowing gold, this pie is pure autumn on a plate. Use butternut squash or your Halloween pumpkin

Baked feta with chilli & oregano

Indulge in this moreish, Mediterranean side dish with chunks of bread and plenty of summer salads

Oven-baked porcini & thyme risotto

Veggie friends and meat-eaters alike will love Lesley Waters’s vegetarian mushroom risotto

Lime possets with raspberries

You only need four ingredients for this refreshing summer dessert, plus it can be made a day ahead

Broad beans with parsley, feta & almonds

A lovely green, summery starter to serve before a meaty main

Stuffed mushroom bruschettas

The big mushrooms cook to a moist meatiness under their cloak of peppers and melting goat’s cheese, a veggie dish anyone will enjoy.