Really useful roast chicken

This succulent all-purpose roast can be enjoyed with trimmings on Sunday or used as the basis for other satisfying meals

Italian rice with chicken

This one-pan dish is simple, but really looks the business when you’re trying to impress

Sticky chicken with sherry, almonds & dates

Tender roasted chicken legs coated in a lip-smacking glaze – ideal for feeding a crowd

Warm lentil salad with Serrano, chicken & rocket

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A filling rustic summer salad

Stuffed chicken with lemon, capers & chilli

Stuff chicken breasts with cream cheese, lemon and capers and serve on a bed of garlicky tomato sauce

Teriyaki chicken meatballs with rice & greens

Try a family supper with a difference with these chicken patties served in a sweet Japanese sauce and basmati

Chicken with mustard lentils

Chicken thighs and drumsticks go a long way when teamed with healthy pulses flavoured with Dijon, cream and parsley

Mustard-buttered chicken with tarragon, peas & carrots

An all-in-one roast that is ready in less than two hours. Roast two birds at once for a simple dinner party, or better still, great sandwiches the next day

Really easy roasties

The secret to really great roast potatoes, fluffy parboiled potatoes and hot oil – simple!

Easy apple fruit cake

This cake has all the flavours of Christmas, but won’t take ages to make – you can decorate it any way you like. Ideal for a wedding cake too

Really easy apricot & amaretti cream

A cross between a trifle and tiramisu, this really is simple to do. Roast apricots with orange, then layer up with mascarpone and custard for an indulgent dessert

Easy cheesecake

This quick, make-ahead dessert is perfect when having a night in just the two of you