Beef with mangetout & cashews

Fire up your wok to make this speedy Chinese beef with mangetout and cashew nuts. A tasty dish for the whole family, it takes just 15 minutes to make

Pineapple fried rice

Add chunks of fresh pineapple to fried rice to transform it into something special. Serve on its own for a family dinner, or as part of a Chinese banquet

Smashed mini jackets

Serve these smashed mini jacket potatoes with our creamy chicken stew for a crowd-pleasing dinner. The dish also works well for a family New Year's Eve feast

Creamy chicken stew

Cook this creamy, comforting stew to serve with our smashed mini jacket potatoes. This warming one-pot with chicken, peas and leeks is perfect for a special family meal

White chocolate fortune cookies

Bake these homemade fortune cookies for New Year's Eve. While they require a bit of effort, they'll keep keen cooks in the family entertained, and the results are seriously impressive

Chocolate snowmen biscuits

Bake these adorable snowmen as a Christmas treat for family visiting over the festive season. Chocolate biscuits are stacked, then decorated with icing

Root veg lentil bowl with herb pistou

Give your leftover veg a healthy makeover with this meal in a bowl. Packed with lentils, spinach and herbs, it’s filling and flavourful. Try it with carrots or parsnips

Easy hedgehog canapé skewers

Make these crowd-pleasing hedgehog canapé skewers for a party. With tomato and mozzarella, cheese and pineapple, and prawn and cucumber options, they're perfect for a family gathering

Fruity mocktail

Make this fruit-flavoured mocktail with grenadine and orange juice to serve as a non-alcoholic drink option at a family party. It's more fun with grape and blueberry stirrers that double as a snack

Butterfly cakes

Treat family and friends to pretty butterfly cupcakes. Ours are topped with a light vanilla buttercream, jam and sprinkles, but you can decorate them any way you like

One-pan pigeon breast with spinach & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Indulge in this easy, one-pan pigeon dish for two. Serve with sourdough toast, spinach and bacon for a delicious meal. Impressive but simple, it takes just 20 minutes to make

Chocolate cheesecake

Treat family and friends to this decadent chocolate dessert. It's an indulgent end to a dinner party or weekend family meal