Beef mince & tomato ragu

Make the mince base beforehand and freeze it so you can cook a speedy spaghetti dish during a busy week. It's ideal for feeding the family

Roast cauliflower & squash

Make this roasted veg as a side, or a time-saving base for other recipes. You can freeze it to use at a later date and ensure the family eats well midweek

Cacio e pepe with runner beans

Cacio e pepe or "cheese and pepper" is a Roman classic – an easy pasta sauce that uses pasta water for silky texture. Runner beans add freshness and bite

Crab ravioli

Making your own pasta for ravioli takes more effort but it's worth it. Fill with a delicious crabmeat and ricotta filling and serve with a lemon butter sauce

Layered rainbow salad pots

Give kids two of their five-a-day and a dose of vitamin C with these colourful rainbow pots of tuna salad, ideal for a lunchbox, or summer picnic

Fish tacos with Baja sauce

Use a fajita mix for these fish tacos to give you all the right flavours without having to buy jars of individual spices. They take just 20 minutes to make

Belly pork & pineapple burritos

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

The combination of pork and pineapple works so well. Try it here with a touch of chipotle for a Mexican feel, served in tortillas, for a casual get-together

Chicken & chorizo ragu

Serve this delicious chicken and chorizo ragu over rice or pasta as an easy midweek dinner for the family. You can freeze any leftovers for another day

Homemade pappardelle with crab & broad beans

Make your own pappardelle and you may never go back to shop-bought pasta. Fresh crab adds a touch of luxury to a sauce rich with tomatoes and broad beans

Bouillabaisse

Make this classic French fish soup at a dinner party for friends and family. It's a challenge, but will make an impressive starter or main course

Teacakes

Spare a bit of time to bake these delicious teacakes which you can serve warm with butter for a weekend breakfast, coffee morning or afternoon tea

Cupcake recipe

Bake these easy vanilla cupcakes in just 35 minutes. Perfect for birthdays, picnics or whenever you fancy a sweet treat, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser