Chilli beef shepherd’s pie

The family favourite with a spicy kick and parsnip mash topping

Caramelised onion & feta pizzas

This quick, vegetarian pizza has a tomato-free topping but plenty of cheese and contrasting sweet onion

Blueberry & lemon pancakes

Get kids to help prepare a batch of American-style cakes – the zesty-berry topping makes these a healthy brunch option

Really fruity strawberry jam

This is a syrupy, soft-set jam with juicy strawberry chunks. Perfect for topping cakes, scones, and thick slices of hot toast

Hot salami & courgette flatbread

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn the humble wrap into something special by topping it pizza-style with Italian sausage, veggies and cheese

Gooseberry crumble

Make the most of a seasonal yield with a comforting crumble bake – a crunchy, buttery topping and fruity filling

Stuffed jacket potatoes

A simple baked potato recipe to get kids in the kitchen – this is easy to follow and great for teaching

Tomato & onion bake with goat’s cheese

Family food on a budget in this comforting vegetarian one-dish bake with cheesy topping

Mediterranean tuna, pepper & courgette tart

Use up storecupboard fish, capers and olives in this super-simple puff pastry tart with cream cheese topping

Tuna sweet potato jackets

If your standby supper is baked potatoes with tuna, switch to sweet potatoes and a fresh, spicy topping – budget-friendly and low-fat too

Potato & salmon grill

You’ll have everyone fooled with this cheat’s fish pie with sliced potato topping – all you need is five ingredients

Lemon & rosemary crusted fish fillets

Use up leftover bread in this crispy topping to liven up white fish