Chicken pot pie

Rustle up this chicken pot pie for an easy dinner. A family favourite, it can be made ahead and even frozen for another day to make mealtimes easy

Pear & chocolate flapjacks

Have an aspiring chef in the family? This recipe is written especially for kids and they will love making – and eating – these pear and chocolate flapjacks

Blackberry Victoria sponge

Master Victoria sponge cake with this recipe for younger cooks, which features an easy-to-follow method. Kids can adapt it with different jams and fruits

Microwave scrambled eggs

Rustle up a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs in no time – this protein-rich dish takes just four minutes in the microwave

Chicken pesto orzo salad

Elevate standard pasta salad by using orzo and pesto. The dish also offers a good way to make the most of asparagus while it’s in season in the spring, too

Mini victoria sponges

Make these bite-sized victoria sponges for a special afternoon tea or birthday celebration. Choose your favourite jam for the filling, then add whipped cream

Baked veggie korma

Get the kids to help make this vegetarian take on a korma. With a clear list of ingredients and step-by-step method, the recipe is ideal for children aged seven to 11 who are learning to cook

Crunchy chopped salad

Encourage kids to learn essential kitchen skills with this crunchy salad made with pomegranate seeds. The recipe is easy for children aged seven to 11 to follow

Chocolate & vanilla celebration cake

Round off the Easter weekend with this stunning showstopper cake. The sponges taste even better after a day or two, so it’s a great get-ahead recipe

Zingy clementine, turkey & peanut salad

Use up Christmas leftovers in a clever way with this healthy, zingy salad, which makes the most of leftover turkey, surplus clementines and peanuts