Italian baked sea bass

A simple but flavoursome oven-roasted fish supper that’s easy to throw together. Serve it in the roasting tin for the ultimate dig-in dish

Snowman friends cake decoration

Icing and decorating a Christmas cake may take time but this sweet snowy scene will be a hit with kids

Crunchy nut cake decoration

This easy almond cake topping makes for a beautiful golden decoration suitable for any special occasion fruitcake

Spotted dick

Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard

Mackerel with sizzled garlic, ginger & tomatoes

This fish, served whole and baked with Chinese flavours, makes a stylish meal for two. Grill it or pop it on the BBQ

Classic Yorkshire puddings

No roast is complete without a proper Yorkshire pud – here’s how to make your own

All-in-one chicken, potatoes & green beans

This one-dish summer roast is a great way of entertaining friends and family in the garden

Massaman curry roast chicken

A full-flavoured alternative to your usual weekend roast – serve with a big bowl of rice

Chicken & couscous one-pot

This one-pot meal is perfect for fuss-free midweek entertaining

One-pot chicken with braised vegetables

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A good one-pot can save the day when you have no time and hungry mouths to feed. This has bags of flavour and can easily serve four

Rosemary roast lamb chops

This one-pan lamb chops supper only requires some quick assembling – pack in the Mediterranean flavours then let the oven do the work

Mulling syrup

This spiced syrup works equally well for mulled wine or cider. Make a batch ahead of time for entertaining or make up a gift kit for Christmas