A game-changing way to use up your Christmas pudding.
The key is to keep stirring! This warm and comforting dish is a simple winter staple that will go down well with everyone in your family using ingredients that you often have in your fridge and storecupboard.
Lamb and mint sauce might be the more classic combination but this recipe for lamb leg steaks with fresh pesto sauce proves to be equally impressive. Keeping the lamb slightly pink and juicy inside is key to making this quick and simple recipe a hit.
The strong flavours of beetroot and goat's cheese are fantastic with earthy lentils. The zingy dressing is added to the lentils while the beetroot bakes, giving the mustardy, tarragon dressing time to really soak in.
This tasty minced meat pie will become a family favourite
This is an easy, tasty savoury muffin recipe to make and enjoy with the kids. The sweetness of the sundried tomatoes is lovely combined with the strong flavours of the Cheddar and ham. Pack these for a picnic and enjoy!
A delicious combination of simple ingredients, perfect for Vegetarians
A low-carb alternative to sandwiches or just new a way to liven up your lunchbox, this white bean and tuna paté takes no time to whip up. Carrot and celery batons make ideal dippers, and if you add pear, apple and cheese chunks you've got yourself a great little Ploughman's.
This Italian-inspired crostini has the sweet flavour of ripe tomatoes and the crunch of toasted ciabatta. Added lemon zest and juice give it a punchy sharpness. Serve it up for an al fresco light lunch or anytime snack
A tian is a French roasted vegetable dish, made up of layered ingredients. Sweet fennel and nutty chickpeas are lovely with the roasted tomato, goat's cheese and olives. A great dish to enjoy when the sun is shining.
The next time you are in need of a fancy breakfast, consider making a classic toasted bagel with cream cheese, chives and smoked salmon. Sometimes only a bagel, made at home to your personal specifications, will do.
Faithful minestrone soup is jazzed up with the addition of green pesto in this veg-tastic soup. Healthy, warming and perfect for when you're on a budget, throw in a mix of vegetables, simmer and finish with a sprinkle of parmesan.
This Mediterranean-inspired dish of herby pork meatballs with tzatziki is a proper crowdpleaser. The meatballs themselves contain just a few simple ingredients while the crisp Greek side salad delivers an addictive acid kick.
This easy, vegetarian crostini makes a brilliant starter when entertaining friends – or enjoying date night at home. Fresh, summer flavours of tomato, basil and goat's cheese top the wholemeal toasts, for a dish that looks as good as it tastes.
This recipe for pork, lemon and spinach cannelloni is perfect for feeding a crowd or a hungry family. Even if you do somehow end up with leftovers, simply transfer it to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal and freeze for up to 1-3 months.
Spoil yourself and your guests with this mushroom and leek bake with home-made crêpes as the star. A cheese, leek and mushroom filling gives the dish real comfort factor and when served warm sprinkled with fresh chives it looks irresistible.
This fast-food favourite is really easy to make at home – add some meatballs to storecupboard ingredients like tinned tomatoes and a few mixed herbs and you have a cheat’s meatball marinara sauce. Napkins are essential!
Give risotto an autumnal twist by adding sweet butternut squash and fragrant sage. For this creamy Italian staple, the butternut is stirred in moments before serving, along with some chunks of tangy goat's cheese.
A luscious and moist black cake, perfect to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with
If the family wants pasta and chicken tonight, help is at hand this filling and satisfying recipe: Tender baked chicken, stuffed with cream cheese, garlic, and herbs, on a bed of perfectly cooked pasta and brocolli.
These fun fajitas are made with delicious stir-fried juicy steak, peppers, and shallots. Simply stir-fry in a wok, then serve with warm tortilla wraps and cheddar, guacamole, sweetcorn, salsa and sour cream.
An easy and impressive savoury tarte tatin that will have the showstopper effect when you whisk it out at a dinner party. Packed with flavour from the sugardrop tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, serve with a simple goats' cheese salad.
This is the perfect vegetarian alternative to a traditional beef lasagne
A pasta bake that'll please the whole family, ready in just 45 minutes and perfect to serve 4.
Try this creamy homemade macaroni cheese, made with blue cheese and Cheddar and filled with leeks and ham, it's an irresistible version of this family favourite. Serve it with garlic bread, if you like, to mop up all the sauce – the family will love it
These delightful cupcakes are perfect for a summer street party or celebration. Made with raspberries and then topped with raspberries and a cream frosting, they are sure to impress. Add a touch of sparkle with some edible glitter.
This is a hearty twist on a classic cottage pie. The chilli con carne base layer adds a Mexican vibe, while the chilli-topped cheesy mash gives this winter warmer an extra kick. Great for a weekend dinner and can be frozen.
This bright beetroot risotto with thyme and Parmesan tastes just as good as it looks. Peeled and diced beetroot might not be everyone's go-to vegetable when it comes to risotto but the beet's subtle earthiness adds a nice layer of grunt to this rich and creamy dish.
A nourishing vegetarian cottage pie that will have you reaching for seconds and thirds. The filling is made with wilted spinach, red lentils, chestnut mushrooms and flavoured with aromatic oregano, chives and paprika. A classic mash and grated cheese topping completes this homely comfort food classic.
Dauphinoise with added extras makes this dish a tasty and indulgent bite. Slices of thick roast ham team perfectly with the potatoes, spinach and double cheese sauce. Great sharing or leftovers can be heated up and eaten the next day.