Spicy prawn noodle salad

Looking for an easy midweek meal that's low in fat and calories? Save time in the kitchen with this Thai prawn noodle salad which takes 5 minutes to cook

Crying tiger Thai salad

Make this spicy Thai salad as hot as you like with extra chillies — it's so named because the heat should induce tears! The fillet steak can also be cooked as you like it

Easiest ever wedding cake

Take the stress out of the big day with a wedding cake that bakes all at once from one easy mix. You can choose the decoration to suit your taste

Brown butter & cherry friands

Enhance a summer picnic with these friands where nutty brown butter complements the almond notes and roasted cherries – and they're easy to make

Golden pineapple & vanilla iced tea

Easy to make and full of good things, you’ll never chuck a pineapple into your compost bin again with this refreshing pineapple and vanilla iced tea

Preserved lemon & lime squeezes

Preserving is a canny way to make the most of leftover lemon and lime wedges and skins. You can use the rind part of the fruit in future recipes

Cheese sauce

This classic, storecupboard white sauce is loaded with strong cheddar cheese – our easy recipe is ready in 15 minutes. Use to make macaroni or cauliflower cheese

Rocky road

An easy chocolate fridge cake with biscuits, marshmallows and nuts that's quick to prepare and great for bake sales and afternoon tea breaks

Chelsea buns

This classic, easy Chelsea bun recipe is the perfect sweet bake to enjoy with your afternoon cup of tea. Who could resist a fruit-filled bun, hot from the oven?

American pancakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Easy, American-style, fluffy pancakes are great for feeding a crowd at breakfast or brunch. Top with something sweet like fruit, jam or syrup, or rashers of crispy bacon.

Chunky cucumber raita

A herby yogurt dip to serve with curry recipes and spiced food. If you want to make this sauce ahead, keep the cucumber separate until the last minute

Satay noodle soup

Prepare an easy veggie noodle bowl in 25 minutes with mostly storecupboard ingredients. A simple budget meal that’s filling and vegan-friendly