Cricket topped guacamole

A fun introduction to eating insects! The crickets are combined with a crunchy spiced topping which is a great contrast to the creamy avocado dip underneath

Indian coconut ice

This cardamom-scented sweet from reader Preeti Marwah is the perfect fusion of Indian and British recipes, with a coconut base and white chocolate topping

Pistachio sponge with honey & thyme crème fraîche & frosted pistachios

Pistachio paste adds moisture and smooth nutty flavour to Tom Kerridge’s deliciously light loaf cake with herb and honey topping, and sweet crunchy nuts

Turnip tartiflette

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

We’ve swapped potatoes for turnips in this classic French dish, to make the most of a winter veg. Their pepperiness contrasts with the Reblochon cheese

Banana & choc bundt cake with peanut caramel drizzle

The riper the bananas you use in this beautiful chocolate bundt cake, the more flavour they’ll have. A silky smooth peanut butter and caramel topping provides a delicious finishing touch

Lemon curd

There’s nothing quite like a simple, zesty, homemade lemon curd. Perfect on toast, scones, hot buttered crumpets or rippled through ice cream

Prosecco cake

The perfect cake for Prosecco lovers, with the Italian tipple finding its way into the cake, boozy buttercream and Prosecco-flavoured sweet topping

Bacon, brie and red onion baguettes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Grab a fresh crusty baguette and treat yourself to a chunky bacon sandwich with melting cheese and a rich red onion chutney. Toast 'til golden and serve!

Mexican bean soup with guacamole

This warming, spiced vegetarian soup packs in goodness and is filling too. The quick-to-assemble guacamole topping tastes as good as it looks

Mexican bean soup with shredded chicken & lime

Use leftover chicken breast in this substantial healthy soup. Alternatively, make the recipe vegetarian by topping with chunky, fresh guacamole

Quick frosted walnuts

These crunchy walnuts make a great topping for a festive treat or a bowl of ice cream. The simplest way to take a dessert to dinner party level

Full English shakshuka

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

The North African breakfast of eggs in a spicy tomato sauce is made doubly delicious with a British twist of bacon, bangers, beans and a sprinkle of chilli