Spotty Pudsey cake

This eye-catching sandwich cake with lemon cream filling and spotted pattern is sure to raise money at a bake sale- or just enjoy it at home

Lighter treacle tart

This traditional favourite is a perfect way to end a decadent meal- but our version is made lighter with extra apple and half-fat crème fraîche

Sweet potato & pea puffs

These samosa-like puff pastry parcels filled with a spiced vegetarian mix are perfect for the freezer, so try making a batch

Middle Eastern carrot salad

A light and vibrant shredded salad flavoured with orange blossom water, cumin and mint- serve alongside spiced meats

Spiced Singapore noodles with cauliflower, chicken & prawns

A lean Asian-style rice noodle stir-fry flavoured with soy, chilli and coriander and packed with vegetable goodness

For-the-freezer ratatouille

Make a batch of our healthy veg mix, then serve three ways- with feta, as pictured, with jacket potatoes, or in stuffed peppers

Salted honey fudge & chocolate tart

Layer salted caramel and thick chocolate cream on a chocolate pastry base and top with crunchy honeycomb for a dessert with a difference

‘Butter pie’ with apples & cheese

This hearty potato pie hails from Lancashire and is a little like a giant cheese pasty. Our version contains apples and thyme

Sweet spiced lamb shanks with quince

A cross between a Persian stew and Moroccan tagine, the spices in this slow cooked one-pot are mellow. Serve with rice, couscous or flatbreads

Baked apple & toffee crumble

This comforting bake has it all- circles of apple, buttery brown sugar, plump fruit and spice, all baked under a nutty oat topping

Piri-piri fish & chips with spicy peas

Give a traditional staple a spicy kick with some chilli marinade and minty peas. Use any white fish- we used sea bass

Salmon with salsa verde new potatoes

Salsa verde is a punchy green sauce made from garlic, capers, basil, parsley, anchovies and lemon juice- the perfect foil for fish