Smoky beef stew

Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches

Easy pancakes

Learn a skill for life with our foolproof crêpe recipe that ensures perfect pancakes every time – elaborate flip optional

Beef & vegetable casserole

A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy – an ideal recipe for cheap cuts as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

Pineapple, beef & ginger stir-fry

Crank up the flavour of healthy food with a Chinese steak stir-fry that combines contrasting fruit, ginger and soy notes

Easy salmon sushi

Smoked salmon gives this easy recipe a festive touch and means you don’t have to prepare fresh fish – a good sushi recipes for beginners

Chicken stir-fry in 4 easy steps

Asian cooking can be light, healthy and so quick that you’ll think twice before ever
ordering a takeaway again!

Beef stroganoff with herby pasta

If you usually serve beef stroganoff with rice, try it with pappardelle pasta instead – it works beautifully with the creamy sauce

Easy hummus recipe

A smooth blended chickpea dip with tahini and garlic that's versatile and good for you, this easy hummus makes a great snack or lunch

Easy vanilla marzipan

It’s worth having a go at making your own marzipan to cover your Christmas cake – and you can experiment with adding different flavours

Easy pea & mint soup

This chilled, no-cook dish makes a refreshing starter

Stir-fry chilli beef wraps

Stretch your steak a little further by adding lots of peppers, tomatoes and black beans, and serving in tortillas

Easy risotto with bacon & peas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Not for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go