Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

Classic white loaf

Once you’ve mastered this basic loaf, the bread-making world’s your oyster

Classic lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

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

Classic prawn cocktail

This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion

Classic vanilla ice cream

Everyone will be impressed by this smooth and creamy classic ice cream

Classic Yorkshire puddings

No roast is complete without a proper Yorkshire pud – here’s how to make your own

Classic trifle

Christmas celebrations are not complete without a trifle and this recipe is guaranteed to be the crown jewels of the table

Classic potato salad

Team with Christmas leftovers or summer BBQ favourites. Either way, Matt Tebbutt’s Classic potato salad is hard resist

Cherry & soured cream slab pie

Make the most of juicy cherries in summer with this classic dessert – the soured cream perfectly balances the sweet fruit. Serve just warm with a dollop of clotted cream

Chocolate & peanut butter sundae

Save time and use shop-bought vanilla ice cream to make a stunning ice cream sundae flavoured with crunchy peanut butter and dark chocolate

Strawberry & pistachio baklava sundae

Use a tub of shop-bought pistachio ice cream as the base for this summertime sundae made with baklava, pistachios and fresh strawberries

Salted pecan banoffee sundae

No time to make dessert? Elevate shop-bought vanilla or salted caramel ice cream to make decadent pecan banoffee sundaes with a popcorn topping