Stuffed jacket potatoes

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

Tomato & onion bake with goat’s cheese

Family food on a budget in this comforting vegetarian one-dish bake with cheesy topping

Mediterranean tuna, pepper & courgette tart

Use up storecupboard fish, capers and olives in this super-simple puff pastry tart with cream cheese topping

Herby celery & bulgur salad

This speedy salad will keep in the fridge for a few days – a great healthy lunch or snack to have on hand

Brownie fudge pie

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Poor knights of Windsor with blackberry compote

Weekend brunch or dessert for two, whatever the occasion this is pure indulgence on a plate

Chocolate & berry mousse pots

Dessert doesn't have to be devilish as this good-for-you pud proves

Bread pudding

This simple bake is lovely with tea, or custard or ice cream for dessert

Little fig & almond cakes

A super-quick cupcake recipe for an ‘anytime’ sponge – they go as well with a cup of morning coffee as they do with a scoop of ice cream for dessert

Lightest ever meringues

Whisk up a batch of classic meringues, then get creative with citrus swirl, Turkish delight and chocolate varieties

Christmas pud ice cream

Stir the remnants of your Christmas pudding into a tub of vanilla ice cream for a super simple dessert

Tuna sweet potato jackets

If your standby supper is baked potatoes with tuna, switch to sweet potatoes and a fresh, spicy topping – budget-friendly and low-fat too