Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than Michel Roux Jr?

Queen of puddings

Whip up an indulgent British classic pudding, made by soaking breadcrumbs in hot milk and adding meringue and jam. It’s the perfect comforting dessert

Microwave cheat’s paella

Try this shortcut version of the Spanish classic paella, with chicken and chorizo for a midweek meal. The recipe is based on a microwave with a power of 750W

Air-fryer tuna pasta bake

Make this comfort food classic with your air-fryer. Top with mozzarella, and serve warm with salad or your favourite sides

Air-fryer banana bread

Give this classic a flavour boost with the option of adding pecans and chocolate chips, or try any other nuts you prefer. Make this in the air fryer for ease

Honey-mustard chicken

Marry the classic flavours of honey and mustard and use as the marinade for chicken breasts to make this easy midweek meal. Enjoy in a traybake with potatoes

Spelt pancakes with rhubarb

Make some spelt pancakes and finish with a vibrant rhubarb, orange, almonds and crème fraîche topping. Enjoy for dessert or a decadent weekend brunch

Burnt Basque cheesecake

Try this Spanish-style baked cheesecake with a burnished exterior. With crème caramel-style bittersweet notes and a creamy yet light centre, it’s heavenly

Spaghetti aglio e olio

Toss golden garlic and silky olive oil through spaghetti to make this classic Italian dish – ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta. It’s simple, flavourful and perfect for busy days

Chicken tinga tacos

Try a classic Mexican dish; a delicious shredded chicken stew with a touch of chipotle. It can be eaten on top of corn tostadas or in tacos

Sausage meatball & mushroom pasta

Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. Everyone loves pasta and meatballs! This take on the classic uses sausage meatballs instead of beef to save money, but it’s just as delicious

Greek chicken, rice & lemon soup

Make bowls of comforting, homely avgolemono, a classic Greek chicken, rice and lemon soup. Deliciously creamy, it feels like a hug in a bowl