Roast chicken with braised celery hearts

This simple, one-pan dish is a feast of tender chicken and fresh autumnal flavours

Chocolate crunch & raspberry pots

You'd never guess this was an allergy free dessert – no nuts, dairy, gluten or eggs. The perfect solution to those tricky menus

Really useful roast chicken

This succulent all-purpose roast can be enjoyed with trimmings on Sunday or used as the basis for other satisfying meals

Sticky chicken with sherry, almonds & dates

Tender roasted chicken legs coated in a lip-smacking glaze – ideal for feeding a crowd

Banana, clementine & mango smoothie

Kick-start your day with this deliciously refreshing drink, made with fresh fruit and yogurt. It's rich in vitamin C and counts as one of your 5-a-day

Mustard-buttered chicken with tarragon, peas & carrots

An all-in-one roast that is ready in less than two hours. Roast two birds at once for a simple dinner party, or better still, great sandwiches the next day

Easiest ever lasagne

Lesley Waters shows how easy it is for kids to try their hand in the kitchen

Poached & smoked salmon pâté with bagel toasts

A chunky fish terrine that’s easy to make and delicious with toasted sweet bagels

Ember-baked focaccia stacks

A great storecupboard standby recipe for the barbecue – try using any jars of roasted veg you’ve got

Tikka-style fish

Perfect for the barbecue – but don’t let that stop you using the oven if the typical English weather arrives – use whichever fish you prefer

Spiced herb & almond couscous

This full-flavoured recipe is perfect in summer, it tastes as good hot it does cold

Sticky lime roast chicken

A dish for relaxed dinner parties, easy and different