Add the slightly sweet, slightly spicy bay-leaf flavour to elevate this simple custard to an elegant, innovative dessert. Make the bay leaf creams at least the day before you want to eat them, to allow the flavour to infuse
This American-style chocolate traybake is super-easy, can be prepared in advance and cuts into even portions. It’s perfect for birthday parties or bake sales
Make this one-pot coconut chicken for an easy and filling midweek meal. If you want to boost the heat, leave the seeds in one of the green chillies
You’ll love the ‘tarka’, which is the spiced butter that’s poured over this subtly flavoured Indian chickpea and coconut dhal. Serve with chutneys and pickles alongside
Make the most of Quorn mince for this easy veggie Bolognese that's low in fat and calories. Cook a large batch ahead and freeze for easy family dinners
Try this lasagne with spinach and cheese for a meat-free family meal. it's freezable so you can make it ahead – or you could buy a white sauce for ease
Make the ultimate meatballs in a rich tomato sauce to serve over spaghetti. Comfort food at its best, this will prove a hit at the family dinner table
Spice up your soup with this tasty curried sweetcorn recipe topped with a soft boiled egg and green chilli. It's a perfect light lunch or supper on cold days
Make our easy katsu curry with options to adapt the recipe for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. You'll need chicken or tofu depending on your preference
Bake an American-style lattice pie, presented in a slab for easy portioning. Of course the rhubarb and custard combo is quintessentially British
Tuck into this full-bodied, vegetarian Bolognese-based soup with red lentils, which brings you four of your 5-a-day and plenty of fibre
Pair this simple vegan gravy with lentil-based dishes or nut roasts. It adds a salty, umami punch to roasted roots, steamed greens and Sunday roasts
