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

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

Firework apples

Light up little faces on Bonfire Night with these colourful candy apples – kids will love helping to decorate them, too

Air-fryer brownies

Treat yourself to these double chocolate brownies made with dark chocolate and studded with white chocolate chips – they’re made in the air-fryer, so they’ll save energy

Air-fryer tuna pasta bake

Make this comfort food classic with your air-fryer. Top with mozzarella, and serve warm with salad or your favourite sides

Easy speculoos cake

Love speculoos biscuits? Transform them into this cake, which also makes the most of speculoos spread in the icing. It’s sure to be a family favourite!

Air-fryer chicken nuggets

Make these chicken nuggets as a snack or side dish, best served with ketchup. Instead of baking, they’re cooked in an energy-efficient air-fryer

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

One-pot chicken & rice

Make a wholesome chicken dinner for all the family in under an hour. Plus, you only need one pan, so there’s less washing-up

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