Pesto cheese straw Christmas tree

Create this tear-and-share pastry tree for a festive family get-together. It’s a lovely, playful idea for Boxing Day – and kids will love taking it apart!

Banana mug cake

Make this easy banana mug cake in the microwave for a quick dessert for one. Add chopped pecans or chocolate chips, if you like, and drizzle with maple syrup

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than Michel Roux Jr?

Courgette fritters

Use grated courgette to make a simple but delicious summery starter or light supper with just five main ingredients. Use up a glut from the garden

How to poach an egg

Follow our easy recipe for perfect poached eggs with a runny yolk and firm white, ideal for breakfast, brunch or as a finishing touch for another dish.

Pumpkin bread

Make this moist, cake-like pumpkin bread for a seasonal treat. Best served thickly sliced with butter or a drizzle of maple syrup, and a cup of tea.

Crunchy noodle salad

Make our noodle salad for a light lunch or side – toasted dried noodles are combined with fresh veg and citrus to make this satisfying recipe

Meatloaf with feta

Bake on the day or prepare this meatloaf in advance for when you need a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd

Gooey s’mores cookies

Combine cookies with s’mores, an American campfire treat consisting of chocolate, marshmallow and crackers

Super-easy salmon fishcakes

Nadiya’s recipe is a great way to introduce more fish into your kids’ diet, as well as being incredibly easy to make. It uses garam masala for light spice and a mix of herbs for freshness

Spinach crespolini

Enjoy these healthy spelt pancakes filled with spinach, ricotta and tomato – they deliver all of your 5-a-day, plus spinach supports bone and eye health

Bakewell pudding

For a warm and cosy alternative to the bakewell tart, try making this egg-based pud. It’s best served with cream or ice cream