Broccoli pasta shells

Kids will love this healthier take on pesto and pasta, with broccoli upping their veg intake. It takes just 20 minutes to make and is low in calories

Easy steak pie

Nothing beats a classic homemade steak pie, complete with golden-brown flaky pastry and a rich filling. This easy family feast takes just 15 minutes prep

Aubergine, lentil & walnut ragu

Serve this rich and hearty veggie ragu with pasta or on mounds of buttery swede purée. It’s full of flavour, with aubergine, lentil, tomatoes and walnuts

Next level mac ‘n’ cheese with Marmite

Make this granddaddy of pasta bakes with the salty tang of Marmite, plus mustard and evaporated milk. This is macaroni cheese with added oomph

Marinated lamb leg, romanesco & pickled walnuts

An impressive winter main course with tender lamb and seasonal veg. If you can’t find romanesco, use two large cauliflowers instead to make the ‘couscous’

Toffee apple bread & butter pudding

Bonfire night treat meets classic comfort food in this doubly delicious dessert that your family won't be able to resist 

Cooking with kids: Spaghetti & meatballs with hidden veg sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Teach children how to make this pasta supper – it's a tasty family meal packed with nutrients

Root veg & pancetta toad-in-the-hole with onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

With comfort food, there's little that beats Yorkshire pudding baked with pork – try bacon, carrots, beetroot and parsnip instead of sausage

Chorizo bean burgers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Combine Spanish sausage with the traditional pork variety for a pulse-packed, spicy burger

Sticky pan-roasted sausages with grapes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Served with mash or polenta, these make sophisticated comfort food, and the sweet grapes with a hint of red wine vinegar really cut through the richness of the sausages