Easiest ever lasagne

Lesley Waters shows how easy it is for kids to try their hand in the kitchen

Kale pasta with chilli & anchovy

Anchovies and robust greens are a classic partnership and the saltiness of the fish teams well with pasta

Indian spiced greens

This recipe suits any greens you have to hand – from shredded kale to Brussels sprouts. For the less adventurous, less chilli can be used

Whole roast bream with potatoes & olives

Roasting the fish along with the potatoes means all the lovely flavours mingle

Poached & smoked salmon pâté with bagel toasts

A chunky fish terrine that’s easy to make and delicious with toasted sweet bagels

Really easy roasties

The secret to really great roast potatoes, fluffy parboiled potatoes and hot oil – simple!

Ham & cheese bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Prepare this warming dish the day before, so all you need to
do is pop it in the oven when you wake up

Peppermint candy biscuits

These heart-shaped cookies with a crunchy mint filling are fun for children to make and give as a present

Jerk sweet potato & black bean curry

Serve your vegetable curry Caribbean style, flavoured with thyme, jerk seasoning and red peppers – great with rice and peas

Raspberry & white chocolate traybake

The perfect summer pud for a lunch party, or treat with afternoon tea