Air-fryer banana bread

Give this classic a flavour boost with the option of adding pecans and chocolate chips, or try any other nuts you prefer. Make this in the air fryer for ease

Smoky sausage & squash traybake

Let your oven do the work for you with this easy autumnal traybake that makes the most of seasonal butternut squash. It will be a hit with the whole family

Vegetable & bean chimichanga

Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. These veggie chimichangas use up the leftover bean mix from the chilli and make a healthy alternative to the deep-fried versions

Curried beef pasties

These savoury beef pasties are spiced with hot curry paste for an extra kick. Serve with mixed vegetables to make a satisfying meal

Healthy baked beans

Try our speedy, healthy recipe for homemade baked beans. It wins hands down when it comes to taste and texture, and delivers three of your five-a-day

Next level buffalo wings

Enjoy our best ever buffalo wings – the all-American snack of chicken wings in a spicy sauce, served with blue cheese dressing – for a Friday night treat

Air-fryer cheese & ham toastie

Make a classic ham & cheese toastie in your air-fryer – try gruyère instead of cheddar, if you like, or sourdough in place of your usual bread

Slow cooker spiced parsnip soup

Have some leftover parsnips from your Sunday roast? They’ll go down a treat in this vegan spiced curry soup. The recipe is made in a slow cooker

Weaning recipe: Easy baby pasta sauce

Pack in the veg in this easy pasta sauce. Created especially for young children, it’s a healthy sauce that will get young ones familiar with new flavours

Coronation hummus

Combine two picnic favourites in this dip, with creamy coronation and hummus. Top with pomegranate seeds and enjoy with pittas and veg crudités for dunking

Cheat’s frying pan margherita pizzas

Who said pizza needs to be pricey? Make your own takeaway-worthy versions in the comfort of your own home

Japanese-style chicken curry

Pair easy, comforting curry sauce with our tender, juicy brined chicken to make a Japanese-style chicken curry – serve with white rice and Japanese pickles