Chicken & couscous one-pot

This one-pot meal is perfect for fuss-free midweek entertaining

One-pot chicken with braised vegetables

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A good one-pot can save the day when you have no time and hungry mouths to feed. This has bags of flavour and can easily serve four

Chinese-style braised beef one-pot

Great for casual entertaining, when you fancy a warming beef stew but with some more vibrant flavours

Chorizo, new potato & haddock one-pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Get fantastic results with minimum effort, in this easy-to-make fish dish

Granny Cook’s Christmas pud

If you prefer a lighter, fruity Christmas pudding, share Sarah Cook’s family recipe, which makes three sizes of pud

Mushroom, shallot & squash pie

A hearty vegetarian main dish that will keep in the freezer for up to two months

Braised leeks & peas

A light and versatile side dish from Angela Nilsen, this can be simmered slowly as you prepare your main

Honeyed carrot soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Kids love this rich, warming soup but it’s sophisticated enough for adults, too

Grilled baby onions with cream & basil

Add tender, creamy baby onions to your roast beef this Sunday for a taste of comfort food heaven

Courgette & basil pasta with pesto crumbs

Serve this summery pasta bake with roasted vine tomatoes and a rocket salad

Family meals: Easy fish cakes

These freezable and simple-to-make fish patties are ideal as a family meal or can be made and frozen individually as a quick last-minute kids supper, from toddlers to teens

Favourite pasta salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox – vary with your favourite ingredients