From-the-freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Crisp baked potatoes

Crisp-skinned, fluffy-fleshed jackets are a cheap and cheerful way to feed a crowd – great with beans and sausages

Salmon & watercress parcels

These smart little parcels take less than an hour to cook from frozen

Creamy ham & mustard chicken

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn chicken or turkey steaks into a freeze-ahead burger to please the family

Blackberry zabaglione

Italian zabaglione is lovely rippled with a few crushed berries for a quick, outstanding dessert

Mexican wraps with simple salsa

A delicious yet impressive recipe for Mexican wraps that all the family will love – ready in just 15 mins

Hot dressed sweet potato, fennel & feta parcels

Serve this hot salad in its foil so you lose none of the citrus dressing transferring it to a plate

Summer celebration cake

This fruity cake is impressive but easy to make – perfect for birthdays or for dessert

Herby roast chicken with garlic lemon toasts

Crunchy lemon toasts make an unusual addition to this succulent family weekend dish

Smoked trout & cucumber open sandwiches

This fresh and healthy lunchtime filler is ready in a flash