Choc & ginger dippers

Have some leftover gingerbread dough? Bake it into biscuit fingers for dunking into hot drinks after a meal

Herby asparagus & bacon tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An open puff pastry pie of seasonal greens, mint, chives and parsley with a creamy mascarpone base

Foolproof chocolate & coffee fondants

Gooey chocolate puds are a restaurant classic and mastering this show-off dessert is a lot easier than you think

The ultimate makeover: Salmon en croûte

Angela Nilsen makes a super healthy version of the classic pastry wrapped fish parcel without losing the wow factor

Prawn bruschetta skewers

Enjoy a lazy lunch in the garden with these low-fat, prepare-ahead skewers – perfect for sharing

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse

This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids

Speedy tuna pasta salad

A quick pasta using leftovers from the night before. Makes a great packed lunch

Roast chicken with salsa & garlic mash

There's nothing nicer than crispy roast chicken with mash, but the addition of fresh salsa lifts the dish to new levels

Passion fruit cream

These rich, silky creams can be made well in advance – for lots of tasty leftovers just double the amount

Potato wedges with curry sauce

This creamy curry sauce makes a perfect dipping partner for crispy potato wedges

Russian chicken & mushroom pies with soured cream & dill

Packed with rice, chicken, veggies and a creamy sauce, these Russian-influenced pies are great for using up leftovers

Herby salmon & couscous parcels

Whip up a weekday meal in less than 30 minutes – this recipe is easily doubled too