Pot-roast beef with French onion gravy

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

Chicken livers on toast

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Not just for stuffings and pâtés, pan-fried chicken livers make a good-value starter or light lunch

Prawn & tomato stew with gremolata topping

A fish casserole with healthy prawns, topped with an Italian garnish of parsley and lemon zest – it’s low in fat and calories too

Mushroom stroganoff on toast

Chestnut mushrooms in a creamy sauce on delicious wholegrain toast – ready in around 10 minutes

Cheesy stuffed mushrooms on toast

Try a more elaborate alternative to cheese on toast with this recipe – it’s quick, filling and delicious, and only has 5 ingredients

Potted shrimps & watercress on toast

Rich, buttery potted shrimps are a real British delicacy – and this dish is ready in just five minutes

Cheshire cheese & ham on toast

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy and tasty treat for afternoon tea, these cheese and ham toasts are given a peppery mustard kick

Cajun chicken pasta

Make a crowd-pleasing pasta dish for dinner. We’ve taken inspiration from creamy alfredo sauce with Cajun-style seasoning to add a bit of punch.

Crema Catalana

It’s the citrus in the custard that sets apart this classic Spanish dessert, topped with golden, caramelised sugar. The perfect way to round off a tapas menu

Protein bars

Make your own homemade protein bars for a post-workout boost. They’re made with protein powder, bananas, nut butter and a blend of seeds

Seedy gremolata

Toast mixed seeds with crushed garlic, parsley and the zest and juice of a lemon to make gremolata. It’s a great topping for salads, pasta, meat and vegetables

Salted pecan banoffee sundae

No time to make dessert? Elevate shop-bought vanilla or salted caramel ice cream to make decadent pecan banoffee sundaes with a popcorn topping