Brown sugar & cinnamon glazed popcorn

If you like your popcorn sweet on movie night, then this recipe with a sugary glaze and a hint of warming spice won't disappoint

Chocolate, peanut butter & pretzel cookie bars

A sweet and salty traybake with dollops of crunchy peanut butter and a drizzle of dark chocolate – leave to cool, slice into bars and serve with salted caramel ice cream

Almond & apple tart

This autumnal tart has a delicate, sweet flavour and nutty frangipane filling. Serve with a dollop of Calvados Chantilly cream

Pumpkin & bacon soup

The soft, sweet flesh of the Crown Prince pumpkin is perfect for this silky soup, butternut or onion squash are good alternatives

Lavender poached pear with Poire Williams pudding

This make ahead dessert of pear liqueur-soaked sponge pudding with tender poached pears and a dollop of Chantilly cream is ideal for an autumn dinner party

Burnt leeks on toast with romesco

Sweet when blanched, slightly bitter when burned, these perfectly balanced leeks atop crusty ciabatta make an easy, healthy, vegan starter

Banoffee pie

An easy family favourite with buttery pastry and sweet dulce de leche. We recommend a generous dollop of cream to serve

Low ‘n’ slow rib steak with Cuban mojo salsa

This recipe guarantees steak heaven without the stress, the cooking method means it will never overcook. Served with a chilli, lime and coriander salsa – this is a treat for two!

Viennese whirls

These elegant, buttery biscuits might look extra impressive but they're surprisingly easy to make. Dip in chocolate for an extra sweet treat

Spicy Singapore noodles

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

These spicy noodles are simple to make, low calorie and have a slightly sweet, slightly savoury curry sauce – an ideal way to use up leftover roast pork too

Italian veggie cottage pie

An Italian twist on an English classic, with sundried tomato, spinach and aubergine, this veggie pie makes a super budget supper

Chocolate-drizzled popcorn

This chocolatey snack makes a sweet little lunchbox filler. It’s quick and easy to prepare too