Clementine poppy seed loaf

This easy, zesty loaf cake makes a lighter festive alternative to traditionally dense fruitcakes – pipe the icing and add candied peel to add a touch of Christmas sparkle

Quick-to-mix mincemeat

Why settle for a shop-bought jar of this traditional, festive fruit filling when you can make your own in minutes?

Spinach & ricotta rotolo

Theo Randall shares his recipe for a classic Italian dish that transforms homemade pasta into something special – our step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow

Honey & lemon trout with wilted spinach

This simple seafood supper is quick, easy and packed with good-for-you ingredients such as oily fish and spinach

Halloumi & red cabbage steaks

Thickly sliced wedges of roasted cabbage make a satisfying yet easy vegetarian dinner – served on a bed of herby, zesty quinoa

Microwave biryani

Quick and easy, this spicy supper for two is perfect for using up the vegetables you have in your fridge, plus it can be cooked in one pot in the microwave

Microwave peanut butter & jam brownies

Forget microwave mug cakes – if you're after some serious indulgence in just 15 minutes, this easy chocolate brownie recipe is sure to hit the spot

Spanish chicken traybake with chorizo & peppers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add this easy dinner recipe to your repertoire – simply pop herby chicken thighs into a roasting tin with colourful veg and spicy sausage

Spicy chilli bean soup

There’s minimal prep time to make this hearty vegetarian stew, which works just as well as an easy dinner or packed in a flask for lunch

Loaded naans

Top Indian flatbreads with a spicy, nutty paste, then load up with red onion, pepper and chunks of paneer for a quick and easy midweek meal

Dill pickled cucumbers

Forget shop-bought gherkins and pickles – making your own preserved cucumbers is much tastier, and easy to do too

Pickled carrots with garlic & cumin

Preserve carrots for an easy storecupboard side to serve with Middle Eastern flavours – add a spoonful of harissa for extra heat