Celebration cupcakes

Make these individual party sponges ahead then follow our suggestions for decorating and icing

Apricot & ricotta torte

Although this looks like a cheesecake, it tastes much, much lighter

Christmas wreath cake

Turn one fruitcake into two with these festive ideas – this one is a decorative holly ring with fondant icing (find the second recipe in ‘goes well with’)

Foil-poached salmon with dill & avocado mayo

A whole poached salmon makes a buffet centrepiece with wow-factor – we’ve got ideas for using up the leftovers too

Sparkling lemon & amaretti ice

This decadent dessert with its creamy cheesecake flavour can be frozen complete with its topping, leaving you more time to spend with friends during the festive season

Maple granola crunch porridge topping

Make up a bowl of creamy porridge and top with our crunchy granola recipe, or try one of our four other topping ideas

How to use up olives

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bet you’ve got half-used jars lurking at the back of your cupboards. Here are 10 ideas to finish up those olives

Festive fondant fancies

Turn a simple traybake into magical mouthfuls with these fun and easy decoration ideas

Springtime pasta

A hearty, rustic dish, ready for the table in 20 mins – try our ideas for using up the goat’s cheese too

Fab sandwich fillers

These sandwich ideas are great for a school packed lunch and they’re so tasty, you’ll be taking them to work for your lunch, too

Roast chicken with butternut squash, chorizo & chilli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add some punchy Spanish flavours to your Sunday roast – plus try Sara’s ideas for using up the leftovers throughout the week

Favourite pasta salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox – vary with your favourite ingredients