Tasty cottage pie with parsnip mash

A classic reborn; a low-fat beef mince pie with a parsnip topping

Crushed new potatoes

Make more of new potatoes with Gordon’s summery side dish. As easy to adjust for one as for a crowd

Beetroot & horseradish purée

This is both a condiment and a side dish, and goes brilliantly with Christmas lunch, or even roast beef on a Sunday

Squash, feta & pine nut tart

Ready-made puff pastry makes it easy to go meat free – top with spicy harissa paste, salty cheese, sweet pumpkin and mint

Sweet pineapple & chilli chutney

A fruity, spicy pickle to contrast with hot savoury recipes – add the chilli seeds if you can handle the heat!

Warm smoked haddock, rocket & basmati rice salad

This flavoursome fish salad is low in fat, and is quick and easy to prepare

Chilli chicken & bacon salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This is really easy and packed with flavour, with the peppery watercress and juicy chicory adding just the right amount of freshness

Griddle scones with honey

Quick and easy to make with storecupboard ingredients, griddle scones go perfectly with creamy honey and butter

Chocolate & Earl Grey torte

Never before has it been so easy to impress – this soft-centered torte can be made ahead and frozen or baked from scratch in just an hour

Tomato baked eggs

Whip up these easy baked eggs with a garlicky tomato sauce and serve with crusty bread for a lazy weekend brunch, or light lunch, that's sure to satisfy

Cottage chilli hotpot

The ultimate make-ahead comfort food dish – if you’re spending a weekend in the country this dish will defrost as you travel

Aubergine with spicy apricot tabbouleh

This aubergine parcel looks very dramatic, but is dead easy