Classic pesto

You can whizz up your own delicious pesto in under 15 minutes – it’s great for a fast-fix meal

Clove sugar cookies

These sweet, nutty, spiced biscuits can be served after dinner, or packaged up as gifts for family and friends

Cheat’s cauli-macaroni cheese

New idea for a family favourite

Spicy beef, shiitake & aubergine stir-fry

This Asian stir-fry with mushrooms uses extra-lean beef mince instead of steak for a low-calorie and low-cost meal

Tomato & onion bake with goat’s cheese

Family food on a budget in this comforting vegetarian one-dish bake with cheesy topping

Tuna & broccoli pasta bake

A family favourite, this filling and warming supper is ready in under half an hour – and uses lots of storecupboard ingredients

Bacon & mushroom risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A one-pan family favourite of Italian rice that’s quick to prepare and low calorie too

Mushroom & aubergine pizza pie

Pop your favourite pizza toppings in this freezer-friendly pastry and feed the family for under five pounds

Butternut macaroni cheese

This comforting and creamy family pasta bake is given a makeover by adding roasted squash

Chunky sweetcorn, haddock & potato soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Serve up a satisfying meal in a bowl with this sumptuous smoked fish soup

Silvana’s Mediterranean & basil pasta

Silvana Franco’s fast, easy and healthy vegetarian pasta is perfect for a midweek meal

Ham & asparagus toad-in-the-hole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try this twist on traditional toad-in-the-hole – sure to become a firm family favourite