Banana ice sundaes with fudge sauce

Delectable banana ice sundae, all of the taste, none of the fat

Creamy veggie korma

Creamy and healthy – a winning combination for this curry, which can be easily adapted to suit all the family if some want to add meat

Celebration cupcakes

Make these individual party sponges ahead then follow our suggestions for decorating and icing

Apple & ginger muesli-topped crumble

Apple crumble gets a healthy makeover with a ginger and muesli topping.

Super-green mackerel salad

Green beans, spinach and broccoli make a great base for a healthy lunchbox treat with oily fish and yogurt dressing

Parsnip pancakes with honey & mustard dressing

An impressive vegetarian main bursting with flavour – be sure to fry the pancakes just before serving so they stay crisp

Lighter lamb burgers with smoky oven chips

These burgers have couscous and carrot in the mix, making them nutritionally balanced, as well as full of flavour

Turkey patty & roasted root salad with Parmesan dressing

Turkey mince is a great value, lower fat option and really versatile – this meatball salad combines great flavours

Boozy chocolate bombes

Showstopping individual coffee sponges with hidden mousse, and a Baileys and white chocolate topping – stunning!

Crispy chicken & apple slaw

Breaded chicken needn’t be greasy – this oven-baked version with vegetable accompaniments is diet-friendly

Chocolate birthday cake

We used colourful candles rather than artificial sweets to brighten up this tasty birthday cake

Chicken korma

Want a curry without too many calories? Use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthy korma that will give your local takeaway a run for its money