Fennel & celery salad

This simple salad is a refreshingly crisp and crunchy addition to any meal

Laura’s fruity chutney

Chutney is one of the easiest preserves to make – and its punchy flavours bring out the best in cheese and cold meats

Cheese & watercress scramble

This dish is quick and easy to make – ideal for a late breakfast, lunch or supper

Berry cheesecake in a glass

Mascarpone is a great standby for making an almost-instant dessert. Here, its creamy richness is cut by the sharpness of the blackberries

Spinach & watercress salad

Go back to basics with this green side salad. The simple combination of leaves, almonds and raisins make it versatile and thrifty

Little frosty Christmas cakes

These delightful mini fruitcakes make perfect gifts for friends and neighbours

Sparkling snowflake cake

This stylish, shimmering cake is ideal if you’ve had some practice at cake decorating before

Santa’s stocking cake

This fun and festive cake is popular with kids and adults alike

Cheesy leek & potato pie

This pie is made like an extra-large pasty, so you don’t need a special dish or ring

Aubergines & feta with chilli

Delicious served with triangles of toasted pitta bread, hummus and fresh mint