Classic butter chicken

Swap your usual takeaway for homemade butter chicken. The dish is made in two parts, combining tandoori chicken with a rich, buttery sauce

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.

Chickpea salad

Use a touch of harissa to liven up a healthy chickpea salad. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up and makes an ideal side dish for slow-cooked Greek lamb

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

Waldorf salad chicory bites

Pair these Waldorf salad chicory bites with a glass of fizz for a garden party. Quick nibbles like these will go down well and are super-simple to prep

Marble traybake

Get creative with Jane Dunn’s marble traybake, with vanilla and chocolate sponges and swirled buttercream. It’s a sweet treat the whole family will love

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

Chocotorta

Create a chocotorta, a no-bake Argentinian dessert made with thin chocolate biscuits, dulce de leche and soft cheese – it’s perfect for a garden party

Gremolata

Elevate your cooking with gremolata, a mixture of herbs, citrus zest, garlic and olive oil. It adds freshness and depth to meat, fish and roasted veg dishes

White chocolate & raspberry flapjacks

Make a batch of these white chocolate and raspberry flapjacks for the whole family to enjoy – ideal for a mid-morning snack or picnic treat

Garlic mayonnaise

Forget shop-bought garlic mayo and make your own, ideal for dipping or to use in your favourite recipes. You can adjust the garlic to suit your taste

Nutty atta laddoo

Make this lovely Indian dessert with chapatti flour, cashews and walnuts. Decorate them with a little edible gold leaf to make them extra special, if you like