Crunchy roast potatoes

Crispy roast potatoes are an essential part of the perfect roast lunch. If you like parsnips, roast them in exactly the same way

Spiced red cabbage with prunes

Braised red cabbage with Christmassy flavours – a lovely addition to the festive table

Roasted roots

Maximise your oven space by throwing everything into one dish and roasting with goose fat

Really simple cranberry sauce

Making your own sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days ahead. Plus, this one uses only three ingredients

Easiest ever pancakes

Step-by-step guide to making the perfect pancakes for Shrove Tuesday – or any night of the week

Easy red wine gravy

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without a full and flavoursome gravy on the table

Bread in four easy steps

Kids can help with this super-simple bread recipe. Use whichever flour you like, granary, wholemeal or white

Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts

This full-flavoured Spanish dish is great for the family
or entertaining friends midweek

Super-fast prawn noodles

A flavoursome Chinese-style dish, ready in 15 mins

From-the-fridge omelette

Use whatever veg you have on hand, along with eggs and milk, to easily whip up a tasty omelette