Family meals: Chicken & veg casserole

A Spanish-style one-pot stew flavoured with paprika and cumin that'll be a hit with children and adults alike

Family meals: Mild chicken curry

A mildly-spiced curry with a rich yogurt sauce that will appeal to adults and children alike

Family meals: Easy fish pie recipe

A simple fish pie recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare. Portion into ramekins and freeze for quick toddler meals or cook in a big dish for the perfect family supper

Family meals: Easy lamb tagine

Sweet juicy apricots and tender butternut squash are a winner with kids and make for a delicious Middle Eastern family meal for toddlers through to teens and beyond

Family meals: Easy fish cakes

These freezable and simple-to-make fish patties are ideal as a family meal or can be made and frozen individually as a quick last-minute kids supper, from toddlers to teens

Sandham family mincemeat

A real treat. Associate food editor, Barney Desmazery, has had this recipe in his family for 100 years

Next level roast beef

Try our foolproof method for roast beef the next time you’re cooking Sunday lunch – it guarantees tender, juicy meat for a special family gathering

Fry-up for one

Use your air fryer to make a classic breakfast fry-up, with bacon, hash browns, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms and an egg nestled in a muffin

Air fryer parsnips

Roasted in the air fryer and glazed with sage, nutmeg and honey, these parsnips make a great Christmas side.

Smoky slow cooker pork with Boston baked beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Gather round on those quieter days after Christmas to enjoy this smoky slow cooker pork. A great dish for a crowd, serve with crusty bread and soured cream

Prawn, pea & spinach coconut curry with microwave quinoa rice

Try this simple curry for a family dinner. It delivers seven plant points, plenty of fibre and two of your five-a-day

Slow cooker self saucing pud

Create a treat for family and friends in your slow cooker. The added ginger sauce means it promises to be deliciously moist, but you could serve with cream for extra indulgence