Chicory cups with prawns & mango

Juicy prawns pair beautifully with sweet mango and crunchy leaves in this simple canapé, finished with lemon juice and coriander

Homemade crumpets with burnt honey butter

Light, fluffy, fresh crumpets are perfect for a weekend brunch – top with sweet and salty burnt honey butter

Fruity turkey tagine

Freshen up Christmas leftovers of turkey, carrots and parsnips with ras el hanout in this sweet and spicy Moroccan stew

Thai turkey filo dippers

Fill filo pastry parcels with turkey or chicken mince, spring onions and ginger for a buffet nibble or party canapé similar to a spring roll

Candy cane lollipops

These pretty sweet treats take just 15 minutes to make from just three ingredients – perfect as a last-minute edible gift or stocking filler

Turnip gratin

This rich side dish is similar to potato dauphinoise – turnips and potatoes are layered up with double cream and garlic and baked

Pulled firecracker brisket

Bake beef brisket until meltingly tender in a sweet, smoky sauce, with a gentle chilli kick – serve in warm wraps or on baked potatoes

Treacle apple tart

The apple and tangy lemon cuts through the syrup nicely in this pretty dessert – perfect if you normally find treacle tart too sweet

Squidgy pumpkin & ginger loaf

Use up your Halloween pumpkin leftovers in this dense, sticky loaf cake which pairs the sweet earthiness of squash with warming ginger

Caption cookies

Ideal for celebrations, birthdays or any occasion, these hand-held iced and decorated cookies are a sweet way to get your message across

Spiced kale crisps

Swap out greasy potato crisps for this baked kale snack – drizzle with oil and sprinkle with ras el hanout before popping in the oven

Papaya, beansprout & mangetout salad

Pair crunchy vegetables and nuts with sweet papaya fruit in this interesting side dish – perfect with Asian flavoured main courses