Citrus-spiked chicken with roasted red onions

Spike up your chicken with a citrus tang – and make it low-fat by removing the skin before you cook

Sesame flatbreads

These simple flatbreads are an impressive addition to any sharing platter. They're surprisingly easy to cook and need just a handful of ingredients

Passion fruit trifle

A layered no-cook dessert with a touch of passion (fruit)

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

Peach Melba cheesecake

A no-cook, make-ahead party favourite with a thick, cream cheese topping, a buttery biscuit base and finished with raspberry coulis

Crunchy potatoes with dill & onions

Roasties packed with flavour, and they’re good for you too… try them with slow-roast lamb

Veggie Bolognese

This simple spag bol with a difference is perfect for kids to help cook

Herby baked lamb in tomato sauce

Cook this ‘low and slow’ in its own sauce til it’s so tender you can carve it with a spoon

Chicory, pomegranate & feta salad

A no-cook, zingy vegetarian salad to serve alongside winter dishes

One-pan duck with Savoy cabbage

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Duck breast is perfect for entertaining – it's easy to cook, readily available, yet not something you eat every day

Chicken biryani pilau

Easy and cheap to recreate at home, students won’t need to order takeaways ever again!

Frozen strawberry yogurt

Sarah Cook's gorgeous frozen yogurt is intensely fruity and really creamy… but totally fat-free!