Banoffee pie

An easy family favourite with buttery pastry and sweet dulce de leche. We recommend a generous dollop of cream to serve

Low ‘n’ slow rib steak with Cuban mojo salsa

This recipe guarantees steak heaven without the stress, the cooking method means it will never overcook. Served with a chilli, lime and coriander salsa – this is a treat for two!

Viennese whirls

These elegant, buttery biscuits might look extra impressive but they're surprisingly easy to make. Dip in chocolate for an extra sweet treat

Spicy Singapore noodles

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

These spicy noodles are simple to make, low calorie and have a slightly sweet, slightly savoury curry sauce – an ideal way to use up leftover roast pork too

Italian veggie cottage pie

An Italian twist on an English classic, with sundried tomato, spinach and aubergine, this veggie pie makes a super budget supper

Chocolate-drizzled popcorn

This chocolatey snack makes a sweet little lunchbox filler. It’s quick and easy to prepare too

Beetroot & onion seed soup

A deep red autumnal soup that's low fat, vegetarian and full of flavour. Beetroot and apple give this soup a subtle sweet flavour, while lentils add protein and bulk

Fruity sundae

A sweet and fruity treat for kids needing a boost at lunchtime – yogurt swirled with mashed strawberries, topped with berries – ideal for 4 – 8-year-olds

Plum & preserved lemon chutney

If you find the dried fruit in traditional chutney overly sweet, you'll love the sharp bite of the preserved lemons in this recipe

Vietnamese egg coffee

This sweet after-dinner coffee is like drinking liquid tiramisu and is our new favourite caffeinated treat

Mumsy’s vegetable soup

This warming vegetable soup, from Great British Bake Off host Mel, is a traditional family recipe that packs in fresh veg and spices, making a healthy supper

Rye pizza with figs, fennel, gorgonzola & hazelnuts

Give your pizza a gourmet makeover with sensational ingredients, including tangy Italian cheese and sweet ripe figs – perfect for lunchtime entertaining