Malted walnut seed loaf

With a proper bready texture and good crust, this gluten-free loaf slices well and was a hit in our test kitchen

Fruit, oat & seed bars

A tasty twist on flapjacks with a luscious
layer of apricots inside

Indian-spiced fish cakes

Spice up leftover cooked salmon in these simple, freezable fishcakes with cooling raita

Toffee & sesame bananas

Traditional toffee bananas are deep-fried, but this is a lighter version, served with caramel sauce

Mini meatloaves

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An updated retro favourite that makes a cheap and easy family meal

Lemongrass beef stew with noodles

Get a taste of South East Asia with this iron-rich, fragrant stir-fry with chilli, ginger, lemongrass and coriander

Seeded flatbreads

Moroccan-style breads with nigella and sesame seeds, great for wrapping and dipping

Kale pasta with chilli & anchovy

Anchovies and robust greens are a classic partnership and the saltiness of the fish teams well with pasta

Tikka-style fish

Perfect for the barbecue – but don’t let that stop you using the oven if the typical English weather arrives – use whichever fish you prefer

Chinese braised red cabbage

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add a zing to your red cabbage with this great accompaniment to cold meats at Christmas

Summer spice mix

Prettily packaged spice mix can double up as place-names for wedding guests

Creamy risotto layer cake

A perfect veggie main that goes brilliantly with traditional Christmas accompaniments