Lentil & lamb moussaka

More lentils, less mince is the key to this low-cost family meal

Turkey noodle soup

Healthy, cheap and quick – this soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken

Apple & date turnover

Warm apple turnover smothered in hot custard is sure to see away the winter blues

Thai prawn, ginger & spring onion stir-fry

This stir-fry has a welcome spicy kick. Once you've made the paste, it takes only 10 minutes to cook

Thai salmon noodles

This fast, fragrant and filling dish is just what you need after a hard day at work

Spicy chicken salad with broccoli

This chicken salad recipe is perfect with a fluffy jacket potato or some egg noodles and low-fat too

10-minute pad Thai

A delicious one-pan dinner – who needs takeaways?

Greek lamb tray bake

Give the family a taste of the Med with this satisfying one-pan lamb dish

Mince pie trees

Love mince pies? They you’ll love these little tree-shaped Danish pastry-like bites, with their layers of buttery pastry bonded with fruity, gooey mincemeat

Chicken & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
When you need something warm and comforting after a long day, there’s nothing like a proper British pie

Pumpkin & pecan strudel

Falling somewhere between a pumpkin pie and a filo pastry apple strudel, this sweet roll works with maple syrup and custard

Plum & ginger tart

A quick but impressive autumnal tart, made using ready-made puff pastry to keep life simple