Easiest ever lasagne

Lesley Waters shows how easy it is for kids to try their hand in the kitchen

Peppermint candy biscuits

These heart-shaped cookies with a crunchy mint filling are fun for children to make and give as a present

Chocolate pecan fondants

These indulgent puds are great to freeze so you’ll always have something to whip out for unexpected guests

Sugar-dusted wedding cookies

An English, shortbread-based version of the classic Mexican wedding cookie – perfect for homemade wedding favours

Sausage & noodle stir-fry

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Forget sausage rolls, wrap your hands around a bowl of meatballs and steaming noodles, pepped up with a sticky sauce of orange and soy

Smoky cheese & onion tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A rustic tart to cut into squares for a picnic, or make individual tarts to serve as a starter with salad

Soft herb scrambled egg with asparagus

A luxurious breakfast for two…

Cranberry Christmas rockies

These delicious rock cakes are best eaten a day or two after baking

Little frosty Christmas cakes

These delightful mini fruitcakes make perfect gifts for friends and neighbours

Cheesy leek & potato pie

This pie is made like an extra-large pasty, so you don’t need a special dish or ring

Squashed peach & almond tarts

A melt-in-the-mouth summer treat

Taleggio, bacon & spring onion tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A posh version of quiche lorraine that’s truly scrumptious, ideal for a picnic