Brown loaf

Try this simple step-by-step brown bread recipe to make a seeded loaf or try one of three gorgeous variations

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

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

Little iced lemon mousses

Make these smart, simple desserts ahead of time for a relaxed Friday night supper with friends

Cheesy celeriac, potato & bacon pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This type of puff pastry pie is called a pithivier. To make it veggie, omit the bacon and use vegetarian cheese

Smashed celeriac

This seasonal side dish goes beautifully with a roast, alongside sausages instead of mash or with baked meaty fish like pollack or hake

Mexican soup with chicken

All those typically Mexican flavours – lime, coriander, chilli – combined in a soup with the crunch of tortilla chips

Lemon, broccoli & sesame roast chicken

Give traditional roast chicken a Chinese-style twist with this zesty recipe

Chargrilled artichokes with lemon

Try this tangy artichoke recipe – the oil will keep them for a week in the fridge

One-pan prawn & tomato curry

This spicy, low-fat curry is sure to become a favourite. Swap the prawns for chunks of white fish or chicken to vary it

Crushed olive oil potatoes

Give your new potatoes a twist with this fabulous recipe

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!