Super-easy birthday cake

Children love colour, so what could be better than a birthday cake with two different coloured sponges made from one mixture and a colourful icing?

Self-saucing butterscotch pudding

Serve this self-saucing butterscotch pudding warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat for the whole family. It's sure to disappear in a flash

Giant Yorkshire pudding Sunday lunch

Try this twist on a Sunday roast, with steak, potatoes, veg and gravy served in a giant Yorkshire pudding. Prep ahead and make Sunday lunch in no time

Maple-baked granola

This is a good 'blueprint granola' – follow the basic premise then add nuts and dried fruits of your choosing. Will store in an airtight container for two weeks

Watercress gnocchi with roasted radishes & lemon

Pair soft gnocchi with the crunchy, punchy flavour of radishes and peppery watercress for a stunning dish that sings of springtime

Scotch pancakes

Our simple Scotch pancakes make a quick and easy breakfast the whole family will love. Serve with butter and maple syrup for the perfect brunch treat

Lamb lasagne

Use lamb neck fillets to make this family-sized lasagne – they're a cheap, readily available cut. You can also freeze this for an easy supper midweek

Slow cooker beef stew

Cook beef stew in a slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour – it will be an instant family favourite

Next level cottage pie

We've taken the humble cottage pie to the next level by giving it defined layers, fluffier mash and a rarebit topping with extra gravy for serving

Chocolate checkerboard hot cross buns

Take a classic Easter treat to another level and bake our chocolate hot cross buns. Split the dough to make dark chocolate orange and white chocolate cherry buns

Easter nest cake

Bake a showstopping cake for Easter. This one is so easy and the kids can decorate it by filling the pretzel nest with their favourite chocolate eggs

Zebra marbled pancakes

Our striped zebra pancakes with chocolate syrup make a stunning breakfast, brunch or even dessert dish. Both kids and grown-ups will love them