Polenta, roasted vegetables & peppered Parmesan crisps

Emma Booth won our Home Cooking Month competition with this sumptuous and creamy polenta dish, topped with vibrant roasted squash and beetroot

Lemon & parsley tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a classic Lebanese bulghar wheat salad – with this recipe adding couscous to the mix

Frosted carrot squares

Get kids aged 8-14 busy in the kitchen this weekend, making this classic teatime treat

Apple & walnut cake with treacle icing

This easy all-in-one cake is perfect if you’ve got friends coming for coffee or afternoon tea

BBQ beans with mashed potato tops

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A healthy and filling lunch which is easy and cheap to make too – great for hungry kids

Baked aubergine stuffed with roast pumpkin, feta & walnut with minted courgettes

New Zealand chef Peter Gordon showcases seasonal flavours in this impressive, healthy vegetarian meal

Devil’s food cupcakes

These sponges with a cream cheese topping are light yet wonderfully chocolatey

Spaghetti with pea & mint pesto

A new take on an old favourite

Feta & beetroot salad

Contrasting flavours make a great base for a side salad – team with herbs, spices and a honey mustard dressing

5 easy pizza toppings

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Knock up a quick dough base then choose one of these exciting toppings for an easy homemade Italian feast

Warm squash & rocket salad with garlic vinaigrette

This gutsy vegetarian dish lifts the humble pumpkin with a sweet dressing and creamy cheese

Pumpkin passion cupcakes

Use grated pumpkin or butternut squash for these gorgeous, spiced cupcakes