Tasty cottage pies

The classic family dish from the Cooking with Auntie Sara series – perfect for getting the kids involved

Apple tart ‘Maman Blanc’

An elegant autumn dessert that’s easy to prepare as the pastry case does not need to be pre-baked

Cointreau pancakes

Full of orangey flavour, this recipe is an easy version of classic crêpes suzette – perfect for dessert

Balsamic steaks with peppercorn wedges

Freeze single portions of sirloin steak and chips so you have a home-cooked meal within minutes of getting home

Grilled steak salad with horseradish dressing

A colourful tomato salad livens up this speedy, healthy supper of marinated lean beef steak with hot mustard sauce

Sticky chilli roast chicken with rice salad

These sticky chicken pieces with salsa and salad are perfect for easy yet glamorous entertaining

Asparagus & Parmesan pastries

A chef’s favourite treat is ready-rolled pastry. Perfect for a quick, easy, impressive supper, at any time of year

Bitter orange & poppy seed cake

This easy all-in-one cake is made with yogurt for a light texture.

Twice-baked cheese soufflés

Angela Nilsen applies her magic touch to the infamously tricky soufflé – this low-fat version is incredibly easy and can be prepared ahead

Sesame, sunflower & poppy seed bloomer

Escape to the kitchen this weekend to whip up this traditional English loaf

Herb-buttered turkey, roasties & cranberry sauce gravy

The potatoes and turkey crown cook together and there’s no need to baste – and it’s delicious. Easy and stress free

Simple snow sparkle cake

This crunchy, sugar-snow topping is an easy way to transform a humble fruitcake into a celebration centrepiece