Cider can soy-glazed duck

We’ve taken the concept of beer can chicken here (where the can is used to sit it upright) and applied it to duck, but with the sweet flavour of cider

Chicken & sweetcorn ramen

This chicken and noodle soup will feed two young children. For adults, or if your kids are older, use a pack of noodles each, extra stock and a whole egg

Kentucky fried seitan

Use a tofu substitute to make this addictive crispy fried ‘chicken’. Try this delicious vegan party food with BBQ sauce, or in a bun with salad or coleslaw

Cereal milk ice lollies

Who says cereal is just for breakfast? Make these moreish milk ice lollies flavoured with honey nut cornflakes – they'll go down a storm with kids

All-in–one chicken with wilted spinach

Enjoy this healthy chicken traybake with a speedy spinach side that's packed with iron. It's also low in fat and contains four of your 5-a-day

Super-easy birthday cake

Children love colour, so what could be better than a birthday cake with two different coloured sponges made from one mixture and a colourful icing?

Self-saucing butterscotch pudding

Serve this self-saucing butterscotch pudding warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat for the whole family. It's sure to disappear in a flash

Giant Yorkshire pudding Sunday lunch

Try this twist on a Sunday roast, with steak, potatoes, veg and gravy served in a giant Yorkshire pudding. Prep ahead and make Sunday lunch in no time

Maple-baked granola

This is a good 'blueprint granola' – follow the basic premise then add nuts and dried fruits of your choosing. Will store in an airtight container for two weeks

Watercress gnocchi with roasted radishes & lemon

Pair soft gnocchi with the crunchy, punchy flavour of radishes and peppery watercress for a stunning dish that sings of springtime

Scotch pancakes

Our simple Scotch pancakes make a quick and easy breakfast the whole family will love. Serve with butter and maple syrup for the perfect brunch treat

Lamb lasagne

Use lamb neck fillets to make this family-sized lasagne – they're a cheap, readily available cut. You can also freeze this for an easy supper midweek