Versatile dip

Use spicy harissa to make a quick and easy dip for veggies and potato skins

Raspberry & lemon brandy baskets

A healthy choice dessert – make it and use up the last of those pick-your-own raspberries

Buttery potato cake

A perfect potato dish for Sunday lunch or dinner party – serve in wedges, or put the whole cake on the table for everyone to cut into

Oven egg & chips

For a deliciously easy supper, try egg and chips in one pan – just five ingredients

Sugar-dusted vanilla shortbread

Great for keeping the biscuit tin topped up over Christmas, these sweet shortbread thins make a perfect treat

Indian bread with courgettes & coriander

This bread is called thepla in India and is best served hot with lightly salted plain yogurt, or cold with mango chutney

Sweet & spicy nuts

Roast almonds, Brazil nuts and cashews with spiced flavours then pack up into bags as a homemade gift

Cheesy leek & spinach pasta

Comfort food at its best – penne with a blue cheese and tomato cream sauce with added vegetables

Caramelised onion & feta pizzas

This quick, vegetarian pizza has a tomato-free topping but plenty of cheese and contrasting sweet onion

Griddled pear & blue cheese salad

Contrast sweet grilled fruit with salty robust blue cheese and a honey vinaigrette in this stylish salad