Classic roast chicken & gravy

A classic roast chicken recipe should be in everyone’s repertoire. Make this oven baked chicken with gravy for a satisfying Sunday lunch.

Vegetable & bean chilli

This healthy veggie chilli makes for a quick and satisfying supper, crammed with pulses and colourful fresh vegetables

Sugar-free banana bread

This recipe is naturally sweetened with fruit and an optional drizzle of agave syrup meaning less added sugar is required in this banana bread

Somerset stew with cheddar & parsley mash

This warming crowd-pleaser is full of flavour and goodness. Use just one type of bean if you don’t have two, and substituting cider with extra stock will also work well

Gluten-free lemon drizzle cake

With a special surprise ingredient, this gluten-free lemon cake stays beautifully moist. To everyone’s amazement it’s mash potato!

Sweetcorn custard tart

Sweetcorn is the secret ingredient to make this custard tart for dessert. You could use shop-bought shortcrust pastry instead of making your own for a simple shortcut

Custard buns

Get clever with custard and make these gorgeous custard buns. Serve with fresh or roasted fruit if you like for a sweet breakfast or afternoon treat

Blackberry Victoria sponge

Master Victoria sponge cake with this recipe for younger cooks, which features an easy-to-follow method. Kids can adapt it with different jams and fruits

Pear & chocolate flapjacks

Have an aspiring chef in the family? This recipe is written especially for kids and they will love making – and eating – these pear and chocolate flapjacks

Vegetarian pastitsio

In our veggie version of this Greek pasta dish, budget-friendly lentils replace the meat and we’ve used a little balsamic vinegar instead of grape

Baked veggie korma

Get the kids to help make this vegetarian take on a korma. With a clear list of ingredients and step-by-step method, the recipe is ideal for children aged seven to 11 who are learning to cook

One-pot green bean, potato & pesto pasta

For a speedy and nutritious midweek meal, combine pesto and greens with pasta and new potatoes – a light supper for long summer evenings