Poached plums

Cook a comforting autumn dessert using these gently spiced, poached plums. Or make them the star of the show simply served with cream, custard or ice cream

Spicy mini meatloaves

These freezer-friendly meatloaves are packed full of iron and are low-fat to boot

Roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce

This Turkish-inspired sauce makes a wonderful alternative to a classic bread sauce

Sandham family mincemeat

A real treat. Associate food editor, Barney Desmazery, has had this recipe in his family for 100 years

Pumpkin soup

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Creamy cheese & potato bake

A comforting cheesy potato bake is the perfect accompaniment to a hearty meat dish in winter

Miso chicken & rice soup

Ditch the noodles and try a healthy Japanese ramen with rice, flavoured with miso, soy, mirin and spring onions

Sesame grilled asparagus rafts

Griddling or barbecuing asparagus individually can be fiddly, but it’s much easier cooking them like this – plus it looks impressive

Thai prawn, potato & vegetable curry

A fragrant Thai curry that can be prepared ahead and frozen for a future Friday night on the couch

Buttery shallot bread sauce

This bread sauce has flavour layered up from the very start ,with almost-melting shallots, herbs and spices