Parcel-poached salmon with herby mayonnaise

Beautiful served hot or cold, this poached salmon makes a stunning yet stress-free centrepiece for a buffet lunch

Profiteroles

Award-winning writer, Fiona Beckett, shares her recipe for the 1970's classic dessert

Double chocolate eclairs

Cream-filled choux pastry fingers are a patisserie classic – this recipe has a double dose of chocolate

Pistou soup

Make the pesto a day ahead and keep covered in the fridge, ready to top this healthy French vegetable soup from Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Soba noodle & edamame salad with grilled tofu

This low-fat, superhealthy supper will have you feeling virtuous all week. If you can't get edamame beans, use broad beans instead

Mini sage & onion scones

These mini savoury scones are quick to make and are cute canapés for your Christmas party

Butternut squash in potato cannelloni

Give your romantic supper the MasterChef touch with Monica Galetti’s modern vegetarian main

Iced fairy cakes

Teach 8-14 year olds how to make fairy cakes and guarantee a fun kitchen activity

Chicken saltimbocca with basil mash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A delicious combination of ham, basil and chicken which is easy to make and low fat

Fruity summer sundaes

Bring back memories of traditional seaside ice-cream parlours with this light fruity sundae with macadamia brittle