Slow-roast chicken with homemade gravy

This can’t-go-wrong roast chicken makes a great meal for Mother’s Day – the kids can get involved too

Cheese, rosemary & potato loaf

Making a big savoury scone loaf is a quick and tasty alternative to making bread with yeast

Red wine risotto

Get your dinner party off to a great start with red wine risotto

Roast chicken with leek, tarragon & goat’s cheese stuffing

Perk up a roast chicken with a unique stuffing

Mushroom & tarragon strudels with madeira sauce

The gourmet combination of mushrooms adds variety and texture to these filo parcels

Homemade ketchup

Homemade ketchup is a great way to use up excess tomatoes from the garden

Lightly spiced carrot soup

A satisfying soup which is delicately spiced and works well as a rustic starter

Mustard-crusted breast of lamb

Breast of lamb is a forgotten cut, which means it’s great value, as well as deliciously tender when slow-cooked

Leek, potato & bacon bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This bake is a cross between two classics – creamy dauphinoise and pommes boulangère (potatoes cooked in stock), the perfect side dish

Simple coconut & bean soup

This vegetarian meal in a bowl shows how something delicious can be made from mostly storecupboard ingredients