Creamy curried chicken pie

Batch cook this warming, versatile chicken base at the weekend for a filling midweek meal you can serve in different ways to keep the family happy

Simit bread

Simit breads are sesame bread rings, which look similar to bagels. They are sold on every street corner in Turkey and are popular for breakfast or as a snack

Turkish eggs with red & green butter

Serve poached eggs on a bed of garlicky yogurt, topped with a herbed or spiced butter. Try them with Turkish simit bread for a filling brunch

Date butter

Whip up this easy date butter with just a handful of ingredients. There’s no cooking involved, it’s delicious on toast or banana bread – and it’s vegan if you make it with coconut oil

Banana, coconut & cardamom bread

Savour the coconutty flavour of this gorgeous banana bread, which comes from the coconut oil and coconut yogurt. Try a slice toasted for breakfast or brunch with sliced banana

Chorizo & halloumi breakfast baguette

Treat yourself to this hearty chorizo and halloumi breakfast baguette – perfect for the weekend. Make the rich tomato jam in advance and then enjoy it on sausage sarnies, a cheeseboard, chicken thighs…

Smoked haddock & hollandaise bake with dill & caper fried potatoes

Enjoy this seriously hearty fish dish for brunch, or it’s just as nice served for dinner. The cheat’s hollandaise is hard to get wrong

Chocolate traybake

This American-style chocolate traybake is super-easy, can be prepared in advance and cuts into even portions. It’s perfect for birthday parties or bake sales

Welsh onion cake with caerphilly

Take this Welsh classic to the next level by adding sharp, salty cheese and sweet leeks. It’s the perfect dish for St David’s Day or an easy family dinner

Slow cooker Moroccan lamb stew

Warm up with our easy slow cooker lamb stew, with aromatic spices and bags of flavour. This simple, crowd-pleasing dish takes just 10 minutes to prep