Mushroom soup

Make the most of mushrooms with this comforting mushroom soup recipe made with cream, onions and garlic. Serve for lunch or as a starter with crusty bread

Chicken noodle soup

Mary Cadogan’s aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter’s evening – it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.

Chicken seasoning

Try this simple blend of black pepper, paprika, garlic, onion, thyme and oregano to season chicken before baking, roasting or frying

Cajun seasoning

Make your own Cajun seasoning – using paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic and herbs – for seasoning chicken before baking, roasting or frying

Red pesto

Blend together pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, parmesan and olive oil to make a red pesto, perfect for stirring into pasta or to flavour chicken dishes

Buffalo sauce

Enjoy this homemade buffalo sauce as a dip or drizzle it over chicken wings. Using just three ingredients, it’s a quick and easy way to add spice and richness

Duck sauce

Make a homemade version of Chinese duck sauce and serve alongside your favourite spring rolls, egg rolls, duck, chicken, fish, rice or noodles.

Spiced chicken hotpot

Add gentle spicing and apricots to elevate this chicken casserole to a dish reminiscent of a Moroccan tagine. It’s healthy too, with four of your 5-a-day

Honey & soy chicken

This crowd-pleasing honey and soy chicken is great for family meals, buffets and picnics. Serve with rice and salad or steamed greens

Air fryer chicken thighs

Cooking chicken thighs in an air fryer is a speedy way to achieve succulent meat with a delicious crispy skin. A spicy coating makes the perfect finishing touch

Air fryer chicken breasts

Use an air fryer to create this tempting dish of tender chicken breasts coated in garlic, sweet paprika and herbs. Mix up the spices for interest or keep it plain if you prefer

Chicken pesto orzo salad

Elevate standard pasta salad by using orzo and pesto. The dish also offers a good way to make the most of asparagus while it’s in season in the spring, too