Balsamic steaks with peppercorn wedges

Freeze single portions of sirloin steak and chips so you have a home-cooked meal within minutes of getting home

Sweet & sour mackerel

This healthy but substantial dish is ready in just half an hour, perfect for a midweek meal for two

Sirloin with spiced butter, shallot salad, roasted carrots & mash

A sharing steak platter is a lovely way to enjoy an indulgent meal for two

Cheese & tomato pasta bakes

This sort of family meal is well worth making in bulk so you can eat one now and freeze the rest for later

Roast fillet of sea bass with parsnip purée & caramelised garlic

Give your romantic meal the MasterChef touch, with this impressive dish for two from Michel Roux Jr

Salmon & Puy lentil salad with olive dressing

Use up leftover poached salmon in this stylish main-meal salad with punchy dressing

Warm choc-orange tarts with orange ice cream

Elegant Jaffa-flavoured tarts that the whole family will want to indulge in

Pineapple & passion fruit cheesecake

A creamy, dreamy cheesecake, perfect for spoiling family and friends

Creamy salmon with chunky ratatouille

This recipe is designed to be made ahead and frozen – individual fish suppers with creamy salmon and chunky veg

Christmas wreath cake

Turn one fruitcake into two with these festive ideas – this one is a decorative holly ring with fondant icing (find the second recipe in ‘goes well with’)

Spice-rubbed chicken with pomegranate salad

Apply a light touch to your Indian meal with a sweet pomegranate and mint dressing instead of heavy curry sauce

Steak & chips

Recreate the ultimate bistro meal at home – once you’ve cooked your chips this crafty way, you’ll never use another recipe again