Slow cooker beef stew

Cook beef stew in a slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour – it will be an instant family favourite

Next level cottage pie

We've taken the humble cottage pie to the next level by giving it defined layers, fluffier mash and a rarebit topping with extra gravy for serving

Chocolate checkerboard hot cross buns

Take a classic Easter treat to another level and bake our chocolate hot cross buns. Split the dough to make dark chocolate orange and white chocolate cherry buns

Easter nest cake

Bake a showstopping cake for Easter. This one is so easy and the kids can decorate it by filling the pretzel nest with their favourite chocolate eggs

Zebra marbled pancakes

Our striped zebra pancakes with chocolate syrup make a stunning breakfast, brunch or even dessert dish. Both kids and grown-ups will love them

Rhubarb & custard meringue tart

Bake our fabulous meringue tart that boasts the classic combination of rhubarb and custard. It makes a great dinner party centrepiece

Pistachio soufflé with pistachio ice cream

Take pudding to new heights by making this fabulous pistachio soufflé served with ice cream. It's well worth the effort for a dinner party or weekend dessert

Chicken & chickpea rice

Cook our quick and easy chicken rice pot as a speedy midweek supper for the whole family. If the kids turn their noses up at chickpeas, try adding peas

Corn & prawn chowder

Try a different take on corn chowder for what is sure to become a family favourite. It's quick to make and you can swap the prawns for chicken if you like

Easy soda bread

Want a simple bread recipe? This soda bread requires no kneading or proving, is yeast-free and takes mere minutes to prepare. Above all, it's delicious

Amazing chocolate cupcakes

Whip up a batch of simple chocolate cupcakes for a party, coffee morning or afternoon tea. Top with buttercream, or perhaps a cream cheese frosting

Veggie toad-in-the-hole

Use vegetarian sausages to make this moreish veggie toad-in-the-hole that's great for the whole family. Serve with vegetable side dishes and veggie gravy