Brilliant banana loaf

A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen and is great for using up overripe bananas

Salmon & lemon rice pastry parcel

Throw a whole new spin on fish pie with this flaky puff pastry bake – filled with capers, basmati and red peppers too

Fish pie – in four steps

Delicious and easy – a fish pie anyone can make. You'll learn how to poach fish and make a white sauce too

Pear & ginger muffins

A fruity and zingy twist to a classic, perfect with a cup of coffee

Spiced egg & coriander mayonnaise vol-au-vent filling

Follow our recipe for pastry case canapés then fill with curried egg mayo, herbs and a dot of fruity relish

Seriously rich chocolate cake

Dark, rich and delicious – the perfect dessert

Crispy pretzel chicken with honey-mustard sauce

Pretzel crumbs create a super-crisp coating for chicken, and oven cooking reduces the fat content. This recipe makes extra for lunch the next day

Chorizo, potato & cheese omelette

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Whisk up your eggs with Spanish sausage and potato to make a decadent omelette lunch for one

Sushi rice bowl with beef, egg & chilli sauce

Sticky and delicious, sushi rice is more versatile than you may think and is great in a stir fry

Brownie fudge pie

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Chocolate brownie cake

Get kids cooking at the weekend by baking this yummy brownie cake, much better than shop bought

Paul’s Genoise sponge

Make the most of British summer berries by piling them onto a stunning layered sponge