Maple thyme carrots

Make these roasted carrots, flavoured with maple and thyme, in the air fryer for a side that’s ideal for a special occasion, such as Christmas dinner

Creamy potato gratin

Dig out your air fryer to make this deliciously creamy potato gratin. It’s a great side for a Sunday roast, or for the Christmas dinner table

Smoked mackerel on toasted crumpets

Try our easy starter – the filling can be made well in advance and chilled. Once your guests arrive, toast the crumpets and pile the filling on top

Lamb tagine & sweet potato pie

Combine the Moroccan-inspired flavours of lamb tagine with fluffy sweet potato mash to make this comforting pie

Strawberries & cream bread & butter pudding

Try this summery twist on a classic pudding packed with juicy strawberries, or swap for your seasonal berry of choice

Doughnut trifle

Whip up this cheat’s trifle in just five minutes using doughnuts, custard and summer berries

Crispy halloumi tacos with spicy slaw

Pile crispy fried halloumi and courgettes into tortilla wraps with a crunchy cabbage slaw for an easy vegetarian taco night

Ultimate picnic sandwich bagels

These bagels are inspired by the flavours of a niçoise salad, packed with ham, cheese, olives and cornichons and ideal for bringing to a summer get-together or for lunch on-the-go

Elote (Mexican street corn) pasta bake

Try this twist on a pasta bake, inspired by the flavours of Mexican street-food favourite elote – charred corn cobs topped with mayonnaise, cheese, herbs and chillies

Next-level moussaka

Conjure memories of a Greek holiday with this marvellous make-ahead moussaka, which is ideal for feeding a crowd, served with a simple side salad

One-pan baked feta with summer tomatoes, oregano & butter beans

Bake feta in the oven with garlicky, herby tomatoes and butter beans for an easy one-pan summer dish. Serve with crusty sourdough for scooping

Garlic & herb cod ‘kiev’ traybake

Add breadcrumbs and a herby garlic butter to any white fish to make this easy Kiev-inspired traybake