Spiced parsnip shepherd’s pies

For shepherd’s pie – but not as you know it – try cooking up these spicy individual pies

Buffalo wings with blue cheese dip

These American-style crisp chicken pieces are the perfect laid-back food to share, great for a movie night

Crab & corn cakes with chilli dipping sauce

Throw out the takeaway menu and make these easy snacks at home

Watercress soup with blue cheese & cashew pastries

Make-ahead lunch or a light starter – relaxed cooking for a laid-back weekend at home

Caramel panettone pud

This sweet, rich and fragrant pudding will have you fighting over the last portion

Nectarine & strawberry pots

Based on a traditional Russian dessert with sweet mascarpone and finshed with a naughty warm chocolate sauce

Smashed avocado with crispy chicken, pickled onions & tortillas

Spread chunky homemade guacamole on flatbreads, use this southern-style fried chicken recipe to create goujons and serve with sweet onion topping

The ultimate makeover: Shepherd’s pie

Angela Nilsen works her magic on a classic and gives Shepherd's pie a superhealthy face-lift

Caramel squares

A crunchy base, thick chocolate and sweet caramel; these gooey teatime treats bring back nostalgic memories for Jane Hornby

Peppered duck with vanilla mash, pea & wild mushroom ragout

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A bistro-style dish of rare duck with Marsala jus, creamy mashed potatoes and sweet peas

Farro salad with roasted carrots & feta

This mineral-packed salad counts as two of your five-a-day – save any leftovers for your lunchbox

BBQ chicken & coleslaw

A good chicken recipe for budding Jamie Olivers to get stuck into. Learn to make a tasty BBQ marinade which can be used on other meats