Popcorn chicken with zingy soured cream dip

Crispy-coated chicken but not as you know it – serve your breaded goujons with a creamy dip – perfect for movie night

Sourdough

Baking a loaf of this dense, chewy bread requires making a fermented ‘starter’ from flour, but it’s worth the effort

Aubergine & goat’s cheese salad with mint-chilli dressing

Packed with punchy flavours, this vegetarian main course salad contrasts earthy goat’s cheese with tangy dressing and roasted vegetables

Apricot & marzipan twist

Paul Hollywood’s almond and apricot ‘couronne’ is crammed with fruit and nuts and is a great alternative to stollen

Potato curry with lime & cucumber raita

This colourful Indian dish with a refreshing yoghurt sauce is great for vegetarians, or try serving to meat eaters with lightly spiced lamb

Cheat’s hot-cross buns

A bread mix makes these Easter hot-cross buns a simple treat to knock up

Goat’s cheese & bistro salad

By grilling some bread and tossing together a simple salad, a piece of cheese becomes a course in itself

Lamb kebabs with peppery lime marinade

Team these tangy kebabs with a tossed salad and enjoy a spicy supper

Country loaf

Fill the house with the aroma of freshly baked bread with this delicious artisan-style loaf

Sirloin with herby mustard crust & shallot gravy

If you’re tired of turkey by the time Christmas Day arrives this joint of beef is just the ticket

Best-ever crab sandwiches

A classic crab sandwich made a bit more substantial with a few of Barney’s favourite flavours

Stollen spirals

Bake a batch of these sweet German buns over Christmas and enjoy at breakfast or teatime… or both