Sticky pear & ginger cake

This is a cross between a sticky toffee pudding and a ginger cake. Serve warm with ice cream or cream as a dessert

Creamy salmon with chunky ratatouille

This recipe is designed to be made ahead and frozen – individual fish suppers with creamy salmon and chunky veg

Cherry & almond sponge with pistachio crème fraîche

Mix textures and flavours with moist, creamy sponge cake, tart fruit and a sweet, nutty cream – a Bakewell with a difference

Salmon with salsa verde

A delicious and fresh Mediterranean baked fish dish with herby green sauce, olives and lemon

Freezer biscuits

Everyone needs a treat now and again, and these biscuits are packed with oats, which takes away some of the guilt

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

Christmas cupcakes

Have fun with the kids over the Christmas holidays making and decorating these easy cakes

Pancetta-wrapped turkey breast with herby lemon & pine nut stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
No need for impressive carving skills with this easy-to-serve dish with creamy gravy

Toffee nut squares

These sticky, biscuity squares are a popular coffee morning choice

Mulled pears with Roquefort dressing

Pear, blue cheese and toasted nuts is a combination made in heaven

Simple ivy cake

This simple yet elegant cake makes the perfect table centrepiece for Christmas

Baked apples with Calvados sauce

This favourite dessert of Maman Blanc is an ideal way to use up an autumn apple glut