Griddled tuna with bean & tomato salad

The fresh tuna in this dish has a lovely meaty texture that’s even better when marinated before cooking

Buttermilk pancakes with maple apples & pecans

These American-style pancakes are best made fresh and served up for brunch

Quick pancake wraps

These savoury pancake wraps are a real hit with children and make a great, speedy snack

Baked aubergines with coriander yogurt dressing

This vegetarian recipe is low in saturated fat and high in fibre, which helps to lower blood cholesterol

Baked aubergines stuffed with minced lamb

Try serving this with a simple cucumber raita or tzatziki and a crisp green salad

Chicken & leek pie

A hearty gluten- and wheat-free pie to warm up those winter evenings

Fish cakes with tartare sauce

Make a little fish go a long way with these tasty fishcakes – perfect comfort food

Coq au vin with plump prunes

Comforting, tasty chicken dish with delicious prunes and a rich red wine sauce – can be made two days in advance

Berry semifreddo with warm chocolate sauce

An indulgent dessert with a hint of coffee that you can freeze for up to one month – perfect for festive entertaining

Jewelled mince pies

Step up the quality of your mince pies with this melt-in-the-mouth recipe