Simnel muffins

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the kids involved in the festivities

Tropical treat

Kick start your day with a fruit and nut muesli treat

Shortcut Seville marmalade

If you’ve never made marmalade before then this shortcut recipe is for you – it saves hours on the traditional method

Mint relish & raita

Two spicy Indian dips in one, perfect for a few poppadums

Easy vanilla marzipan

It’s worth having a go at making your own marzipan to cover your Christmas cake – and you can experiment with adding different flavours

Yogurt & almond chicken curry

Our ultimate Friday night food – just add naans. Make a double batch of the fragrant curry paste and freeze for next time

Creamy pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes

A fast and filling, all-in-one chicken dish

Chunky tomato & avocado salsa

This doubles up as both the guacamole and the tomato salsa element of a Mexican meal

Melty onion toasts

Make the onion topping for this simple gastropub-style starter up to two days ahead

Warm chicken salad with garlic mushrooms

A mouthwatering, warm winter salad made from just a handful of simple ingredients