Easy vanilla cupcakes

Rustle up a batch of vanilla cupcakes with pretty butter icing for a family picnic or weekend treat. Decorate them with fruit or sprinkles, if you like

Korean chilli, sesame & honey chicken

A kebab always goes down well at a BBQ, and this Korean chicken with sweet, spicy and sticky glaze is our new favourite. Scatter over spring onions to serve

Baked chicken with lemon

Spruce up chicken breasts with fresh thyme and lemon – whether or not you use skin-on chicken is up to you. Orange and rosemary also work well as flavourings

Easy slow cooker lamb curry

Use a slow cooker for this marvellous homemade lamb curry. The vibrant flavour will knock your socks off, and cooking the lamb slowly makes it meltingly tender

Coronation chicken pilaf

Cook this speedy flavour-packed pilaf in just 25 minutes. A twist on chicken curry, it's served with pomegranate seeds, toasted flaked almonds and mint leaves

Chicken schnitzel with brown butter & capers

Chicken schnitzel with capers is a great supper choice, taking just 30 minutes. Use chicken breasts if you prefer, although thighs give a juicier result

Lemon & yogurt chicken flatbreads

Make these family-friendly chicken wraps with lemon, garlic and cinnamon marinade on a barbecue if the sun is shining. Serve in flatbreads with yoghurt

Next level chicken Caesar salad

Toss lettuce, croutons and cheese in a punchy anchovy and garlic dressing for a traditional Caesar salad – plus griddled chicken to take the flavour up a notch

Smashed chicken with corn slaw

Add a pop of colour to your plate with this vibrant turmeric marinade. This quick dinner is healthy, low-calorie and provides 3 of your 5-a-day

Easy millionaire’s shortbread

Combine the crunch of a shortbread base with a gooey caramel middle and chocolate topping and you have millionaire's shortbread – the ultimate sweet treat

Chicken & crispy capers with new potatoes

Combine chicken thighs with new potatoes and capers to make this quick and easy midweek meal, with stuffed olives and lemon zest to add some extra oomph

Easy caponata stew

Make this easy Sicilian veggie stew on busy weekends when you're short on time. It takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate and delivers three of your 5-a-day