Cheat’s chicken Kiev

Homemade chicken Kievs don’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. Just add spuds and salad before serving

Lemon & chive mayonnaise

This fresh-tasting homemade mayo makes a delicious accompaniment to baked salmon

Fresh pesto

It takes mere minutes to whip up this homemade Italian sauce – blitz basil, nuts, cheese and garlic then stir into pasta

Leanburgers with rocket & peppers

Tasty homemade burgers with extra lean mince lightened with couscous and
flavoured with herbs and chilli.

Sugar-dusted mince pie parcels

Want freshly baked, homemade mince pies without the hassle of lining tins? Try our easiest ever version

Good-for-you bolognese

This delicious pasta sauce is packed with veg- but the kids will never guess

Caramelised cranberry relish

Homemade cranberry sauce with port is the little finishing touch to set off a festive dinner – it goes well with cheese and ham too

Orange pastry mince pies

Good Food reader Helen Carmichael shares her homemade citrus pastry recipe – perfect for filling with your own mincemeat

Beef burgers – learn to make

Learn how to make succulent beef burgers with just four ingredients. An easy recipe for perfect homemade patties.

Minced beef pie & minty mushy peas

A traditional beef pie featuring carrots, celery, onion, gravy and puff pastry with a side of flavoured mushy peas

Strawberry milk pops

Homemade ice lollies are healthier and cheaper than shop-bought. These are as creamy as ice cream but lower in fat

Pasta salad with pesto & prawns

This is a wonderful, zingy dish, perfect for a lunch out in the garden – use our recipe for homemade pesto to make it extra special