Fright Night fancies

Kids will love rolling out fondant icing and using a cookie cutter and icing pen to decorate these spooky yet cute cupcakes for Halloween

Microwave bacon & bean casserole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Eating alone doesn't have to mean boring baked beans on toast – turn them into a rich stew instead in under 15 minutes

Microwave chilli

For a super speedy supper, try Jack Monroe's vegetarian kidney bean chilli – a great way to get 2 of your 5-a-day in this microwavable, midweek meal

Spanish chicken traybake with chorizo & peppers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add this easy dinner recipe to your repertoire – simply pop herby chicken thighs into a roasting tin with colourful veg and spicy sausage

Spicy chilli bean soup

There’s minimal prep time to make this hearty vegetarian stew, which works just as well as an easy dinner or packed in a flask for lunch

Prawn & rice noodle stir-fry

This simple, midweek meal is low fat, low calorie and bursting with Asian flavours – it’s ready in under half an hour too

Sunshine Cobb salad

Pack 4 of your 5-a-day into your lunchbox with this healthy black bean, egg and prawn salad with a sweet chilli and lime dressing

Dill pickled cucumbers

Forget shop-bought gherkins and pickles – making your own preserved cucumbers is much tastier, and easy to do too

Pickled beetroot

Preserve roasted beetroot in a sweet and spiced vinegar to make this punchy, classic accompaniment to cold meats and cheeses

Pickled carrots with garlic & cumin

Preserve carrots for an easy storecupboard side to serve with Middle Eastern flavours – add a spoonful of harissa for extra heat

Pickled radishes with ginger & chilli

Preserve crunchy radishes in tangy spiced vinegar for a delicious addition to a salad or Asian-inspired main dish

Spiced pickled shallots

If you like pickled onions you’ll love this easy preserved shallots recipe – perfect with cold meats or alongside a ploughman’s lunch