Blancmange bunny on green jelly grass

Set creamy homemade jelly in a retro rabbit mould and present on a playful lime ‘grass’ – a kids’ party classic

Beef & vegetable casserole

A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy – an ideal recipe for cheap cuts as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

Mexican soup with chicken

All those typically Mexican flavours – lime, coriander, chilli – combined in a soup with the crunch of tortilla chips

Sweet potato chips

The perfect side to homemade burgers

Southern fried chicken

Great for feeding a crowd, simply kick back, enjoy and relax this fried chicken recipe with homemade slaw

Creamy pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes

A fast and filling, all-in-one chicken dish

Crushed raspberry creams

Barney Desmazery’s tasty berry dessert is both creamy and low in fat – no cooking needed

Cheese & chutney scones

A clever new idea for picnics – homemade freshly baked scones with onion pickle topping and grated cheddar

Brandy snaps

Making these homemade crispy biscuits is easier than you think – best served with vanilla ice cream or piped cream

Stollen wreath

BBC Good Food’s show-stealing December 08 cover recipe – perfect if you fancy a change from the usual Christmas cake

Simple pizza base

Everyone’s favourite Friday food tastes so much better when homemade and topped with your favourite ingredients

Three-in-one braised vegetables

This dish is so handy – while the veg cook, you’re making a tasty stock for the gravy, too