Bake a modern classic with this fabulous red velvet cake. This chocolatey sponge is perfect for a celebration, or halve for smaller crowd

Bake a batch of red velvet cupcakes as a treat. With chocolate sponge and a cream cheese topping, they're perfect for elevenses served with a cuppa

Enjoy these festively red, rich and fudgy brownies swirled with a tangy cheesecake filling. They're perfect treat when you have guests over at Christmas

Turn the popular cake into chewy cookies, complete with cream cheese icing. Box them up to give as a gift, or make a batch of dough to keep in the freezer

Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup

Forget ordering takeaway and make your own Thai red chicken curry at home. This classic dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and it's bursting with flavour.

New York diner-style chocolate pancakes meet red velvet cake in this ingenious brunch dish, stacked up with a sweet maple cream cheese frosting, chocolate chips and fresh blueberries.

A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

Blend butternut squash and red pepper together with the flavours of harissa and spices to make this warming soup. It's healthy, low fat and packed with vitamin C

A colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat, this infused pickle can also be jarred and given as a gift

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

This low-fat Christmas side dish is the perfect sweet-savoury combination. Or try one of our simple twists using preserved lemon, ginger wine and bacon

These classic biscuits are reinvented by Edd Kimber - he merges them with the indulgent red velvet cake with its cream cheese frosting

Enjoy this hearty pepper, sweet potato and paprika soup as a starter, or for lunch on a cold winter's day. If venturing outdoors, take it with you in a flask.

Feel free to swap the red pesto in this minestrone soup for green or chilli pesto, if you like. Top with grated parmesan and enjoy with crusty bread

This stunning festive dessert makes a great alternative to Christmas pudding, with a hidden cream cheese and cranberry filling

Sweet smoked paprika and cumin flavour this rustic blend topped with spicy Spanish sausage

Terrify and delight this Halloween with a dramatic chocolate red velvet cake, sandwiched with an easy cream cheese frosting

Stew chunks of cod with wild red shrimp to make a moreish, low-fat dinner. White fish is an important source of iodine, which is needed for a healthy metabolism

Make a knockout bake for your celebrations. Creamy, tangy cheesecake-inspired buttercream is sandwiched with chocolatey sponge layers for a modern classic

Create a red wine jus to serve alongside beef dishes. A classic French sauce made with red wine, port and shallots, it's an ideal topping for steak

Use up your leftover red cabbage and cauliflower at Christmas to make this easy dhal with coconut. It's satisfying, healthy and full of nutrients

This warming and budget-friendly vegetarian soup is perfect packed in a flask for lunch. It's also easy to double the quantities and freeze half for later

Try this vegan tart for a show-stopping centrepiece. The bold red of beetroot against the vibrant green salad also makes it ideal for a meat-free celebration.

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Bring red cabbage to life with the flavours of cinnamon and star anise. It's a great side dish at Christmas, along with all the traditional trimmings

These gorgeous Irish stout puds are an indulgent treat - and perfect for St Patrick's Day on 17 March