Curried beef pasties

These savoury beef pasties are spiced with hot curry paste for an extra kick. Serve with mixed vegetables to make a satisfying meal

Loaded fries

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Enjoy fries loaded with tomatoes, soured cream, jalapeños and pickled red onions – perfect for movie nights or entertaining, they’ll be a big hit with any crowd

Teriyaki chicken

Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. Learn how to cook this classic, crowd-pleasing chicken teriyaki at home

Refried beans

Try this recipe for homemade refried beans. They work equally well as a party dip served with nachos, or as an accompaniment to a larger Tex-Mex-style meal.

Lime pickle

Pair this tart, tangy and refreshing lime pickle with a simple meal of dhal and boiled rice. The recipe makes a 500g jar and will last for three months

Caprese sandwich

Load slices of focaccia with pesto, mozzarella, rocket, red onion and tomato. They’re a perfect sandwich for feeding a crowd in a picnic.

Air fryer crispy chilli beef

Use your air fryer to whip up crispy chilli beef for dinner. It takes just 30 minutes to make – perfect for a crowdpleasing midweek meal

Olive, cherry tomato & feta focaccia

Bake this moreish focaccia with the flavours of the Med – it’s ideal for a picnic. Or try it minus the olives, tomatoes and feta for a very reliable plain focaccia

Côte de boeuf with chimichurri butter

Enjoy Tom Kerridge’s côte de boeuf with chimichurri butter, fries and a green salad for an alternative Sunday lunch or special weekend family meal

Weaning recipe: Easy baby pasta sauce

Pack in the veg in this easy pasta sauce. Created especially for young children, it’s a healthy sauce that will get young ones familiar with new flavours

Harissa fish with bulgur salad

Spice up cod fillets with harissa paste and serve with a grain salad for an easy meal – ideal when you need a quick dinner

Raspberry ripple blondies

Treat the family to this simple but gorgeous traybake. Made with dark and white chocolate and fresh or frozen raspberries, these blondies won’t last long