Macaroni cheese with mushrooms

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A lighter dish than the original, simple to make and very cheap, perfect for students.

Quick cottage pie

A quick cottage pie that uses low-fat buttermilk in the mash

Harissa veg, goat’s cheese & couscous salad

Ditch your boring sandwich and make an exciting lunch from your leftover roasted vegetables – squash, peppers and aubergine work well

Baked raspberry & lemon cheesecake

A rich and creamy baked cheesecake that makes a great dinner party dessert

Tasty cottage pie with parsnip mash

A classic reborn; a low-fat beef mince pie with a parsnip topping

Herby cheese roast chicken & baked tomatoes

We’ve turned a classic roast into a summery al fresco meal – we can guarantee it’s a winning recipe, unfortunately we can’t guarantee the weather!

Roasted autumn vegetables with Lancashire cheese

A colourful and hearty vegetarian supper dish for autumn – made in one roasting tin, from Roz Denny

Cheese & chive spread

Try this savoury mix on crackers, in sandwiches or spread on toast and grill

Cheese wheatmeal biscuits

Savoury oaty biscuits that are great for lunch boxes, add Marmite or peanut butter for a delicious pinwheel

Triple cheese & onion muffins

Savoury fluffy cakes packed with cheddar, Parmesan, chives, spring onion and cream cheese – delicious fresh from the oven

Cottage chilli hotpot

The ultimate make-ahead comfort food dish – if you’re spending a weekend in the country this dish will defrost as you travel

Sautéed asparagus, toasted almonds & manchego cheese

Drizzle asparagus with nutty brown butter, top with toasted whole almonds and shavings of salty manchego for a springtime starter that's so simple to make