Any-veg hummus

Use up a can of chickpeas to make this easy, creamy hummus. You can also add any cooked veg you have – cooked carrots or beetroot work well

Meatballs in tomato, cardamom & lime sauce

Enjoy these rich meatballs for a weeknight dinner or part of a larger spread. The meatballs are complemented by zingy lime and cardamom flavours

Pear, pecan & caramel crumble

Make the most of pears at the end of summer and transform them into a glorious crumble, alongside pecans and caramel. Enjoy warm with custard

Easy speculoos cake

Love speculoos biscuits? Transform them into this cake, which also makes the most of speculoos spread in the icing. It’s sure to be a family favourite!

Spiced apple cider cake

Add allspice, cloves and nutmeg to this apple cider cake for some autumnal warmth. Bramley apples are added to the sponge mix, and it’s topped with crunchy pecans

One-pot cheeseburger pasta

Combine the best of two comfort foods in one dish – perfect for a Friday night treat. Top with pickles and jalapeños to serve

Marmalade cake

Use up any marmalade you have to make this sunny bake, perhaps with some ice cream alongside it

Air-fryer chicken nuggets

Make these chicken nuggets as a snack or side dish, best served with ketchup. Instead of baking, they’re cooked in an energy-efficient air-fryer

Air-fryer banana bread

Give this classic a flavour boost with the option of adding pecans and chocolate chips, or try any other nuts you prefer. Make this in the air fryer for ease

Smoky sausage & squash traybake

Let your oven do the work for you with this easy autumnal traybake that makes the most of seasonal butternut squash. It will be a hit with the whole family