Glazed doughnuts

While these ring doughnuts require a little extra effort to make, they’re well worth it. Top with a simple icing sugar glaze to finish

Takeaway-style mushrooms & ‘egg’

Mushrooms are the hero of this satisfying, sweet and salty dish, so if you’re craving ‘egg’ noodles, it’s so much better than ordering in. The secret is the bicarbonate of soda which magically combines with the starchy water to produce that distinctive egg-like flavour. To make the meal more substantial, top with crispy tofu or add more veg.

Shake-it-up chopped salad

Layer the ingredients in this salad in a large container, with the more tender leaves on top away from the dressing on the bottom, then shake it at lunchtime to perfectly distribute the dressing

Hot smoked trout scramble with rocket salad

Kick-start your day with scrambled eggs and hot smoked trout or salmon, on top of rye bread and a caper and rocket salad. This is a breakfast of champions

Digestive biscuits

Treat yourself to a homemade version of a British classic for the biscuit tin. Top with chocolate, if you like, and enjoy with a relaxing cup of tea

Fork biscuits

Fill up your biscuit tin with these easy treats which take their name from the fork indent added before baking. Dip them in chocolate, if you like, for added indulgence

White chocolate ganache

Top your cakes with a silky white chocolate ganache, or use it to make truffles. Be sure to use good-quality chocolate for the best results

Miso & butternut squash ramen

Mash the squash in this ramen into the base to make a lovely creamy soup with a hint of sweetness. Top with purple sprouting broccoli or any veg you have in the fridge

Calming green soup

Pack in the veg with this healthy soup. Top with a drizzle of yogurt, some mint leaves and black pepper. It’s great reheated for lunch if you have leftovers

Cheesy leeks

These bubbling, cheesy leeks are the ultimate side dish, perfect for a Sunday roast or family meal. Top with breadcrumbs for a crisp crust

Orzo & chickpea soup

Rustle up this healthy, low-fat, low-calorie soup with orzo, chickpeas, veg and a can of chopped tomatoes. Top with grated parmesan to serve

Croissant bread sauce

Don’t waste stale croissants from Christmas morning – use them to make a rich bread sauce. For total indulgence, finish with a knob of butter to melt over the top