Real tomato soup

Creamy tomato soup is the stuff of childhood, and it’s easy to make yourself. Emma Lewis shows you how

Choc-cherry muffins

If you’ve got a spare half-an-hour, whip up these easy muffins and freeze them for when you need them

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

Partridge with wine & cinnamon

Partridge packs plenty of game flavour for its size and is perfect matched with these robust flavours

Hey presto paella

Paella in a rush with all of the flavour

Griddle scones with honey

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

Smoked salmon soufflé tart

A sophisticated quiche, rippled with salmon slices, goat’s cheese and dill

Triple cheese & onion muffins

Savoury fluffy cakes packed with cheddar, Parmesan, chives, spring onion and cream cheese – delicious fresh from the oven