Flourless lemon & polenta drizzle cake

This gluten-free citrus cake has a grown-up bitter edge. Serve with creamy mascarpone and black coffee

Polenta-crusted chicken with cornbread

Soak chicken thighs and drumsticks in buttermilk, then coat in paprika and cayenne batter and fry. Serve with homemade southern-style bread

Boozy self-saucing chocolate pud

Break through the spongey chocolate topping to reveal a puddle of sauce in this super-simple dessert with Irish cream liqueur

Chocolate sponge with hot chocolate custard

This rich, sticky chocolate cake is given a low-fat ‘bakeover’, then served with chocolate custard for a perfect retro, weekend pud

Ricotta pancakes with winter fruit compote & vanilla yogurt

These light and fluffy pancakes make a great weekend brunch dish. Serve with poached apples, dates and pears spiced with cinnamon

Pizza baked potato

This budget-friendly supper combines two favourites in one dish. Top your jacket spuds with cheese, tomato, pepperoni and basil

Slow-cooked porridge

Put this oaty breakfast into your slow cooker before bed and wake up to a bowl of creamy comfort in the morning. Add your favourite toppings

Easiest ever Battenberg

This classic chequerboard cake wrapped in marzipan is easier to achieve than you think

Hidden heart cake

Slice into this delicious loaf cake and reveal the secret heart design running through the middle – a really romantic bake!

Eggless chocolate & beetroot blitz & bake cake

Healthier than your average chocolate cake, this rich and dark bake is lighter on the calorie count

Lemon roulade

Classic lemon drizzle cake gets a 'bakeover'. This striped sponge roll is filled with lemon mascarpone

Polish apple cake (Szarlotka)

This traditional spiced cake is served with a cinnamon whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar