Best ever roast potatoes

On the hunt for the best ever roast potatoes? Try this recipe using a clever coating of a potato-style batter made with slightly overcooked potatoes

Buttercream icing

Foolproof cake frosting requires just butter and icing sugar – try out different flavourings and use our guide for quantities

Creamy salmon, leek & potato traybake

Nestle leeks, potato and capers around salmon fillets to make this easy traybake for two. It’s great as an midweek meal, or for a more romantic occasion

Chickpea salad

Use a touch of harissa to liven up a healthy chickpea salad. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up and makes an ideal side dish for slow-cooked Greek lamb

Vegetable & bean chilli

This healthy veggie chilli makes for a quick and satisfying supper, crammed with pulses and colourful fresh vegetables

Classic Victoria sandwich recipe

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

Toad-in-the-hole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve this comforting classic made with chipolata sausages and a simple batter – it’s easy enough that kids can help make it.

Tomato & basil soup

Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto – perfect for the depths of winter.

Sugar-free banana bread

This recipe is naturally sweetened with fruit and an optional drizzle of agave syrup meaning less added sugar is required in this banana bread

Chicken noodle soup

Mary Cadogan’s aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter’s evening – it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.