Chicken casserole with herby dumplings

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bypass the suet and make lighter dumplings for this family-friendly one-pot stew

Spiced & iced Christmas trees

The whole family will enjoy making these cute and Christmassy gingerbread treats

Blackberry & almond meringue cake

Impress your friends and family with this fabulous celebration cake

Pear & chocolate mini Pavlovas

These dinky Pavlovas look fantastic and are popular with all the family – and they’re great to prepare ahead if you’re short of time

Smoked fish & cherry tomato rarebit

Any kind of white-fleshed fish will do for this divine recipe – it’s a great family dish to make

Cooking with kids: Fajitas

Mexican wraps to get the whole family in the kitchen – fill flour tortillas with marinated chicken and peppers

Teddy Christening cake

Make an impressive Christening or 1st birthday cake using these simple techniques and our step-by-step photographs

Cottage pie bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The combination of braised beef and cheesy mashed potatoes will always be a family favourite

Selection of summer sandwiches

Keep the whole family happy this summer with a delicious spread of summer sandwiches

Homemade gingerbread cottage

A step-by-step guide to making and assembling a beautiful gingerbread house complete with snow-capped roof and pretty piping – a great family project

Real chicken nuggets with smoky BBQ sauce

Oven-baked not fried – but still crispy thanks to a secret ingredient. Serve with homemade relish for a family meal

Ultimate apple pie

A traditional, comforting dish where simplicity is the key to success – one for all the family