Chicken & couscous one-pot

This one-pot meal is perfect for fuss-free midweek entertaining

Granny Cook’s Christmas pud

If you prefer a lighter, fruity Christmas pudding, share Sarah Cook’s family recipe, which makes three sizes of pud

Honey-mustard glazed duck

Duck is a great choice for a special festive meal for two

Chocolate fruitcake

If anyone in your family isn’t keen on traditional fruitcake, this might be the compromise you’ve been looking for

Christmas pudding with citrus & spice

A fruity pud, served with orange custard cream, makes the perfect end to the traditional Christmas meal

Favourite pasta salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox – vary with your favourite ingredients

Cheddar & sweetcorn scones

Savoury scones make a great meal with a bowl of soup, or a tasty addition to afternoon tea

Cauliflower & potato curry

Add some spice to your midweek meal with this one-pan vegetarian main course

Chicken chow mein

This speedy, kid-friendly supper is a great way of cramming a good variety of vegetables into one meal

Garlic & shallot spinach

Sauteéing green veg lets you add loads of flavour and get ahead with your meal; when you’re ready to serve, simply give the cooled veg a few turns in the hot pan

Cherry chocolate Pavlova

Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit

Lemon chicken salad with crunchy croutons

A versatile and substantial main-meal salad – serve it just warm. A lovely summer lunch, or take along to a picnic