Wintry vegetable crumbles

This warming vegetarian crumble can be made and frozen ahead for a cosy dinner with friends

Homemade fish finger sarnie

Fish fingers are not just a childhood freezer favourite – make yours with homemade chips for a nostalgic and superhealthy supper

Turkey & ham salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A sweet, low fat salad great for using up festive leftovers. Make it different with our tip to make it meat-free

Raspberry Bakewell slice

Get ahead this weekend and make this indulgent, freezable treat, perfect for pud or with a cup of tea

Fig & prosciutto pizzettas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Impress when entertaining with these mini pizzas topped with creamy mozzarella, sweet fruit and salty Italian ham

Broccoli soup with cheese toasties

Use up any leftover cheese – blue, cheddar, red leicester… – in these melty baked sandwiches with soup

Homemade marzipan thins

Sweet treats for friends and family

Fragrant shepherd’s pie with apricots

Shepherd’s pie lovers will love the new addition of spices and apricots in this make-ahead crowd pleaser

Rhubarb & custard pie with butter crumble

Moyra Fraser’s indulgent dessert is a great mix of two classic rhubarb puds.

Loin of lamb with baba ganoush

Baba ganoush is a gutsy aubergine-based dip that twins well with tender sweet lamb

Milk chocolate sorbet

You can make this sweet dessert up to a month ahead – serve it as part of a chocolate trio for an impressive dessert

Easy pad Thai

Almost a national dish of Thailand, Mary Cadogan's simplified take makes it easy to shop for – and very authentic tasting