Carrot & tahini soup

Ideal for a light lunch or starter, this healthy, colourful soup is a tasty blend of chickpeas, carrots and tahini. Top with a scattering of fried chickpeas to serve

Green soup with crispy chorizo

Blend spinach, kale and potatoes to make this vibrant green soup, topped with crispy chorizo for extra flavour

Leek, pea & watercress soup

Pack in the goodness with this vibrant green soup, packed with leeks, peas and watercress. It’s tasty and healthy too, both low in calories and fat

Marrow soup

Make marrow the star of the show in this filling soup. Made with butter beans, coconut milk and curry powder, it has a delicate spiced flavour

Vegan leek & potato soup

Try this dairy-free, plant-based twist on the classic leek and potato soup. Ideal for lunch or a starter, top with chopped chives and enjoy with crusty bread

Carrot & lentil soup with feta

Pack lentils into a carrot soup for a filling, hearty lunch. As well as being rich in protein and fibre, lentils are a good source of B vitamins and iron

Perfect pancakes recipe

An easy pancake batter recipe with tips on how to make the best pancakes every time with sweet or savoury toppings

Fragrant carrot, coconut & lentil soup

We’ve given a classic vegetarian soup a fragrant twist with a subtle hint of spice. Swap the yogurt for a dairy-free alternative to make this vegan.

Mushroom soup

Make the most of mushrooms with this comforting mushroom soup recipe made with cream, onions and garlic. Serve for lunch or as a starter with crusty bread

Classic Victoria sandwich recipe

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

Tomato & basil soup

Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto – perfect for the depths of winter.

Chicken noodle soup

Mary Cadogan’s aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter’s evening – it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.