Banana mug cake

Make this easy banana mug cake in the microwave for a quick dessert for one. Add chopped pecans or chocolate chips, if you like, and drizzle with maple syrup

Air-fryer brussels sprouts

Cook sprouts in an air fryer for a super-easy cooking method, then add flavourings of your choice, such as chilli or chopped crispy bacon

Air-fryer loaded frittata with bacon & cheddar

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

Use an air-fryer to make this cheese & bacon frittata – you can add chilli flakes for heat, then sprinkle with parsley to serve

Slow cooker broccoli & cheese soup

Tuck into this hearty soup made in a slow cooker. Perfect as a starter ahead of a main meal, or for lunch on cooler days. Enjoy with crusty bread

Bean & feta dip

Transform a can of white beans into this easy dip. Top with pickled onions to serve and enjoy as a snack or starter alongside pitta chips or crudités

Mackerel paté

Blend smoked mackerel with soft cheese, horseradish sauce and lemon juice to make this easy paté. Top with a sprinkling of cayenne and serve with toast

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than Michel Roux Jr?

Classic lasagne

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins

Microwave cheat’s paella

Try this shortcut version of the Spanish classic paella, with chicken and chorizo for a midweek meal. The recipe is based on a microwave with a power of 750W

Jewelled squash, chestnut & mushroom wreath

Make this vegan wreath as a showstopping Christmas centrepiece, or serve it alongside meat as an alternative to stuffing, adding texture to your dinner plate

How to poach an egg

Follow our easy recipe for perfect poached eggs with a runny yolk and firm white, ideal for breakfast, brunch or as a finishing touch for another dish.

Chickpea, coconut & broccoli stew

Serve this light yet comforting stew for a low-fat plant-based dinner. Chickpeas and green veg are cooked in a fragrant sauce made with coconut and ginger