Meatball stroganoff

Transform beef mince into a comforting Russian-style meatball stew with mushrooms, paprika and soured cream

Jumbo sausage roll with salsa beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This giant sausage roll and spicy homemade baked beans are easy to make and perfect for sharing – great for students on a budget

Frying pan pizza bianco with mushrooms & egg

This easy homemade pizza dough can be pan-fried and finished off under the grill – top with cream cheese, rosemary and an egg

Smoked mackerel chowder with hedgehog garlic bread

Whip up this budget-friendly, creamy fish soup and easy garlic loaf using smoked mackerel and a few store cupboard ingredients

Chocolate, mint & chilli truffles

Make these easy homemade truffles as an edible gift or after dinner treat – balance heat from the chilli with cooling mint extract

Fish tacos with green jalapeño salsa & chilli cream

Cubed white fish is marinated, skewered and barbecued in this easy Mexican recipe – pile onto corn tortillas with spicy mango salsa

Spaghetti with chilli prawns, salami & gremolata breadcrumbs

Sautée red chillies with garlic, fennel seeds and tomatoes for a delicious and easy pasta sauce base – finish with crunchy parsley breadcrumbs

Pea hummus

Use cannellini beans, garlic and tahini in this quick, easy and healthy dip – perfect packed in kids' lunch boxes with pitta bread and veggies

Lighter Pizza Margherita

This light take on an Italian classic starts with an easy homemade dough, topped with no cook tomato sauce and ricotta cheese

Thai cucumber slaw

This easy, light salad is low fat but high flavour with lime, chilli and fish sauce – perfect as a side to your favourite Pad Thai

Malty choc chip cookies

Try these easy, chewy chocolate chip cookies with malted milk – pop in the biscuit tin or cookie jar for up to 5 days

Walnut scones

Serve up these savoury, nutty homemade scones with soft goat's cheese and fig jam for an easy picnic treat