Cheat’s deep-pan pizza

Feed friends quickly with this vegetarian deep-pan pizza, which can also be made ahead and frozen

Spiced root vegetable soup

This hearty vegetarian soup will warm up cold winter nights and can be frozen for later

Mint chocolate truffles

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

Chicken skewers with satay dip

If you’re looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can’t go far wrong with this easy classic

Smoked trout fish pies

Make a comforting fish pie in a flash, with this super-speedy recipe

Vegetable curry for a crowd

This vegetarian curry is great for feeding a group of mates on a budget, or make a batch to freeze

Thai green chicken curry

Making your own fragrant curry paste takes some special Asian ingredients and a little time but you'll taste the difference

Microwave banana pudding

This pud will be a hit with all the family, and it only takes 20 minutes to make

Bread pudding

This simple bake is lovely with tea, or custard or ice cream for dessert

Anjou pear cake

This fruity cake is at its best when made with melting, buttery pears

A nice rice pudding

Try this recipe for a low-fat rice pudding, which doesn’t skimp on creaminess

Raspberry Coffee Time muffin

The perfect coffee break treat