Creamy carrot soup

Make a comforting starter or lunch in no time with our creamy carrot soup, topped with garlicky seeded croutons. Quick and easy, it takes 30 minutes to make

Homemade breadcrumbs

Learn how to make breadcrumbs at home with our super-simple recipe and method. Use them as a crunchy coating for fried foods, treacle tart filling or pasta bake topping

Homemade croutons

Learn how to make croutons at home with our simple recipe, method and top tips. These will make crunchy toppings for soups, salads and warming pasta bakes

Homemade kefir

Make your own milk kefir with our easy-to-follow recipe. This tangy fermented dairy drink is similar to yogurt and packed with beneficial probiotic bacteria

Lactose-free macaroni cheese

Enjoy a lactose-free version of macaroni cheese. The ultimate comfort food on cold winter nights, it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family

Air-fried chips

Make the most of an air fryer with this recipe for super-crispy chips. They’re simple to make, and air-frying means you’ll use less oil than deep-frying, so it’s a a healthier alternative

Air-fried roast potatoes

Make roast potatoes in an air fryer to get crispy roasties with a fluffy centre with ease. They make the perfect side dish for a Sunday roast

Crab & cucumber crumpets

Spruce up crumpets with a creamy crab, cucumber and dill topping. It’s ready in 15 minutes, making it ideal for a Christmas starter or light lunch

Christmas dinner pie with roasted veg

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Cook a special Christmas Day meal for one with this pie. It’s filled with chicken, sausage and cranberry sauce, and is an easy way to enjoy festive flavours without making a huge dinner

Christmas pudding cake

Make your Christmas cake extra-special with a festive design. This cute-looking Christmas pudding topping is simple, and takes just 30 minutes to assemble