Mini Christmas cake

Make our wreath cake (see ‘goes well with’) and use the spare middle section to create a small gift decorated with classic marzipan and fondant icing

Healthier potato salad

Swap most of the mayo for yogurt and crème frâiche and cut the fat of classic new potato salad by almost two thirds

Pasta salad with tuna, capers & balsamic dressing

Update tuna pasta salad by skipping the mayo and adding balsamic vinegar, olive oil, colourful tomatoes and celery

Affogato al caffè (Vanilla ice cream & coffee)

This heavenly combination is so simple – yet impressive

Fruity red cabbage

Rustle up your own, sweeter version of pickled sauerkraut with apple, redcurrant and cider flavours

Scary Halloween jelly

Trick or treat time! This kids' party dessert may look gruesome, but the eyeballs and fingers are all sweet and fruity bites

Cheese wheatmeal biscuits

Savoury oaty biscuits that are great for lunch boxes, add Marmite or peanut butter for a delicious pinwheel

Cheese & chive spread

Try this savoury mix on crackers, in sandwiches or spread on toast and grill

Chilli ginger lamb chops

Marinate your chops with ginger, lemon, chilli and cumin then chargrill until juicy in the middle

Smoked salmon soufflé tart

A sophisticated quiche, rippled with salmon slices, goat’s cheese and dill