Mini pistachio & chocolate macaroons

Re-create memories of romantic Paris with these melt-in-the-mouth macaroons

Flowerpot bread

Baking homemade bread is a chance for children to get involved in the kitchen, and flowerpots just add to the fun

Couscous & falafel salad with minty yogurt

This no-cook, mezze-style platter can be whipped up in no time using supermarket or deli ingredients

Roasted tomato & mascarpone soup

Luxuriously smooth, this blended cream of tomato soup is packed full of rich Italian flavours

Herby feta & nectarine salad with lemon poppy seed dressing

Contrast salty Greek cheese with sweet and juicy fruit, fragrant mint, dill and coriander

Brie wrapped in prosciutto & brioche

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This decadent bake from Paul Hollywood combines slightly sweet French bread with a creamy ham and cheese filling

The ultimate makeover: Tiramisu

Angela Nilsen lightens a classic high-fat Italian dessert without compromising on the rich indulgence factor

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

Butter-roasted supreme of chicken with wild mushroom & potato gratin

This delicious Gordon Ramsay recipe is a reader favourite every Christmas – time you find out why

Stilton & chutney rarebit bites

The chutney for this moreish canape can be
made in bigger quantities and stored in jars for a couple of
months – delicious with cheese and crackers

Easy tomato pizzas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These colourful, flavour-packed pizzas are low-fat and delicious too

Smoked salmon soufflés

These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving