Sweet potato salad

This simple healthy salad of baked potato chunks makes a great alternative to mayonnaise-based versions

Mini banoffee pies

Go retro with this easy and ever-popular dessert that's been given a smart dinner party makeover

Coronation chicken naans with Indian slaw

Top Indian bread with shredded meat, fruity mild curry sauce and a carrot and cabbage slaw

Hooting Halloween owls

Delicious and simple chocolate cup cakes to make with the kids at Halloween – real crowd-pleasers

Sweet potato dip with chorizo & chicory dippers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cater for everyone at your party with this healthy canapé of paprika dip and Spanish sausage – it’s gluten and dairy-free

Mini eclairs

Afternoon tea goes glam with these Paris patisserie-style choux pastry fingers with berry liqueur cream filling

Hot paprika potatoes with garlic mayo

This spicy accompaniment to barbecued steak tastes even better eaten outside

Simple gingerbread house

Bake a gingerbread house with our simple biscuit recipe and design template. Get the kids involved, too, and weave some magical Christmas memories

Mini pistachio & chocolate macaroons

Re-create memories of romantic Paris with these melt-in-the-mouth macaroons

Rudolph cupcakes

Get the kids into the kitchen to decorate these individual chocolate sponges with frosting and sweets

Chocolate fudge Easter cakes

A chocolatey tea-time treat that kids will love to help out with

Mini chilli beef pies

Perfect party nibbles to impress your guests with