Crisp baked potatoes

Crisp-skinned, fluffy-fleshed jackets are a cheap and cheerful way to feed a crowd – great with beans and sausages

Minted hummus pockets

Liven up a pot of hummus with this unusual sandwich filling

Healthy banana bread

Have your cake and eat it with this low-fat, healthy banana loaf – perfect for breakfast and beyond

Chicken with mushrooms

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A healthy and low calorie chicken casserole with bacon, peas and a parsley sauce – use chicken thighs for extra flavour and juiciness

Luscious lemon pudding with summer berries

You'll have most of the ingredients for this sumptuous pudding in your cupboard and fridge already. A great recipe for kids to help with

Sesame chicken with soy dip

Liven up chicken breasts with an easy crunchy coating and serve with an Oriental-style dipping sauce

Ultimate macaroni cheese

Learn how to make perfect macaroni cheese every time with this recipe

Banana pancakes with crispy bacon & syrup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Treat yourself to a lazy brunch with these American-style fluffy pancakes with pancetta and maple drizzle

Steak & prosciutto skewers with sage & thyme

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These versatile skewers are roasted in the oven, or you can grill or barbecue them if you prefer

Sicilian potato cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This potato cake – torta di patate – is a staple in many a trattoria and it’s delicious eaten warm

Rhubarb, ginger & apple scrunch pie

A cheat’s fruit pie for a family dessert, especially after the Sunday roast

Bread & walnut sauce

Inspired by Turkish walnut sauce recipe called tarator, this flavoursome sauce has the taste of Christmas