Mackerel paté

Blend smoked mackerel with soft cheese, horseradish sauce and lemon juice to make this easy paté. Top with a sprinkling of cayenne and serve with toast

Healthy ragu

Use carrots, peas and passata to stretch a pack of mince in this wholesome and healthier sauce that provides three of your five-a-day. Enjoy with jacket potatoes

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than Michel Roux Jr?

Classic lasagne

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins

Jewelled squash, chestnut & mushroom wreath

Make this vegan wreath as a showstopping Christmas centrepiece, or serve it alongside meat as an alternative to stuffing, adding texture to your dinner plate

How to poach an egg

Follow our easy recipe for perfect poached eggs with a runny yolk and firm white, ideal for breakfast, brunch or as a finishing touch for another dish.

Mince & tatties

Enjoy our take on this popular Scottish dinner of stewed mince and mashed potato. It’s great comfort food on colder days and the mince can be made in the slow cooker

Chickpea, coconut & broccoli stew

Serve this light yet comforting stew for a low-fat plant-based dinner. Chickpeas and green veg are cooked in a fragrant sauce made with coconut and ginger

Mustard & parmesan- crumbed chicken

Enjoy our mustard and parmesan-crumbed chicken for an easy midweek meal. With its crunchy, cheesy coating, it’s sure to become a new favourite

Air-fryer brownies

Treat yourself to these double chocolate brownies made with dark chocolate and studded with white chocolate chips – they’re made in the air-fryer, so they’ll save energy

Air-fryer tuna pasta bake

Make this comfort food classic with your air-fryer. Top with mozzarella, and serve warm with salad or your favourite sides

Any-veg hummus

Use up a can of chickpeas to make this easy, creamy hummus. You can also add any cooked veg you have – cooked carrots or beetroot work well