Fish finger hot dogs

A twist on a classic fish finger sandwich the whole family will love. Try Paul AInsworth’s trick of lightly salting the cod to firm it up before cooking – it’s a game-changer

Panuozzo sandwich

Make your own baguettes and pesto to make these pizza-inspired sandwiches for the whole family. They’re surprisingly quick and easy to make and are great for lunch or a light dinner

Vanilla pavlova with pineapple & passion fruit

Prep all the elements for these pavlovas and let the kids build them. Pineapple and passion fruit is a great springtime combination, or try berries in the summer

Build your own pesto pasta salad

Rustle up this easy pesto pasta salad for the family. Customise it by adding your kid’s favourite veg

Affogato chocolate pots

Whip up these coffee-laced chocolate pots in advance of entertaining. They’re easy to make but the flavours are pure sophistication

Wild mushroom mac ‘n’ cheese

Give mac ’n’ cheese a mushroom makeover for a freeze-ahead family meal. Using dried wild mushrooms means you don’t have to wait until they’re in season

Cheesecake-filled Easter eggs

Treat family and friends to this luscious Easter dessert with crushed biscuits and a creamy cheesecake filling packed into hollow chocolate eggs

Meze meatballs

Try our meatball meze with hummus, tzatziki, onion, cucumber and tomatoes. It’s ideal as a family weeknight platter if people eat at different times

One-pan roast rack of lamb & green olive potatoes

Serve an easy, romantic meal for two with our roast rack of lamb. We’ve added olives and anchovies, but leave them out if you want to keep it even simpler

Chicken & mushroom wellington

Make a celebration supper for two with this chicken and mushroom wellington. Cut into golden pastry to find a creamy, garlicky inside – perfection

Hot chocolate station

Create a hot chocolate station for a movie night, children’s party or family New Year’s Eve get-together. Include plenty of sweet treats for toppings

Smoked haddock dauphinoise

Add smoked haddock to dauphinoise to make an easier, freeze-ahead fish pie. It’s a great fuss-free dinner when you have family or friends over