Sugar-dusted mince pie parcels

Want freshly baked, homemade mince pies without the hassle of lining tins? Try our easiest ever version

Smoked trout pâté & pitta crisps

Cheaper than smoked salmon, this smoked trout dip makes a smart party nibble or simple starter

Cottage pie cakes

These rostis with beef mince are great for using up leftover mashed potato and are ideal for a family supper

Easy beef hotpot

Stretch a pack of mince to make this hearty dish. It's perfect eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon and some crusty bread on a cold winter's night

Veggie breakfast bakes

Hit 3 of your 5-a-day with this alternative fry-up – it's packed with vegetables and oven-baked

Melting cheese with poppy & apricot bread wreath

Baked Camembert just got a whole lot better – try home baking a decorative ring and tear off chunks to dunk like fondue

Summer fruits jam

This delicious microwave jam from Good Food reader Karen Rowe couldn’t be easier to make, and it’s perfect served with freshly baked scones

Stuffed jacket potatoes

A simple baked potato recipe to get kids in the kitchen – this is easy to follow and great for teaching

Lemon sole with crab & tarragon butter sauce

This whole baked fish looks impressive on a platter for sharing, served simply with potatoes and greens

Zingy radish salad

Fiery radishes add crunch to this zesty smoked salmon salad

Ham hock & cabbage hash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A hearty bowl of comfort that’s low fat and cheap to boot

Quick bean & chorizo chilli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This fast and filling chilli is great served with rice or piled high onto a baked potato and dolloped with soured cream