Carla’s Leek & cheese muffins

Young Good Food reader Carla loves making up her own recipes, like these easy snacks that go brilliantly with soup

Classic chunky fish cakes

Fish cakes are a great freezer staple as they are ready portioned so you can defrost as many as you need

Broccoli pasta bake

A versatile pasta bake is a midweek staple and this recipe can even be made ahead and frozen for extra convenience

Pear & chocolate pudding

A comforting and seasonal pudding for autumn, perfect with a spot of vanilla ice cream

Cauliflower & cashew pilaf with chickpea curry

Bored of plain boiled rice? Adding some veg and a nutty crunch livens it up in this simple veggie supper

Flattened chicken with tomatoes, olives & capers

Eating on your own needn’t mean beans on toast, as this 20-minute supper proves

Spanish chicken

For maximum flavour and minimum washing up, try this tasty one-pot

Ultimate Seville orange marmalade

The original, and classic, English marmalade, as made famous by Paddington Bear

Zingy courgette & spinach salad

This delicious side dish is simple but smart and will bring a touch of freshness to any main meal

Banana cake with pecan crumble crunch

A wedge of this alongside a cup of tea makes for a perfect Sunday afternoon