Make our healthy chicken and hummus salad bowl for a delicious budget lunch option. It can be thrown together in just 10 minutes and delivers three of your 5-a-day

Forget the faff of ice cream makers and custard – this fudgy chocolate ice cream not only tastes divine, it's easy to make at home too

One-pots aren't just for winter, try this fresh summer version with leeks, green beans, peas, new potatoes and tender chicken thighs

This colourful, generous frittata is easy to make and tastes good hot or cold, so it’s especially good for lunchboxes

Try this one-pan piri piri chicken for a family dinner and adjust the chilli levels to suit your family's tolerance. You can use a whole chicken instead, if you like

Grill healthy fish with chipotle spice then serve with cabbage salad, coriander and chilli in soft tortillas

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

Sweet potatoes are never as crispy as regular potatoes, but they do add to your 5-a-day. We’ve used kefir in this recipe for its rich contribution of beneficial gut bacteria

Revamp mac ‘n’ cheese with broccoli, spinach and peas, plus a crunchy nut and seed topping. It has all the flavour of the classic dish, but with added nutrients

Wake up to these healthy, gut-friendly breakfast oats. Prep in just 10 minutes the night before, then top with a layer of berries, dark chocolate and seeds

This recipe is taken from Miguel Barclay’s Vegan One Pound Meals, you can listen to him talk about this recipe and others on the Cook Smart podcast

Take your Christmas turkey to the next level with our ultimate roast turkey and gravy. It doesn’t involve much extra work, yet tastes sensational

Make some quick and easy salmon fishcakes with a lovely quinoa coating. Perfect served with peas and vegetables or a side salad

Impress family and friends with this towering cake, featuring indulgent layers of squidgy chocolate brownie cake, chewy meringue, fresh cream and tangy berries

Get three of your 5-a-day with a bowl of this healthy, low-fat cabbage soup. It's delicious on its own or served with a hunk of crusty, buttered bread

Serve up this spicy, sticky and sweet gammon over the festive period. It's just as fabulous in Boxing Day sandwiches as it is for the main event

High in caffeine, this iced cold brew coffee will keep you cool on hot days while giving you the boost you need. Enjoy an ultra-refreshing kick-start to your day

Make this cheesy haddock gratin ahead and freeze for busy days. It's ideal for the Christmas period when you have guests over – simply defrost overnight

Rub salt into the skin of the roast chicken and leave it overnight for a lovely crisp finish. Chicken and sage are a classic pairing for this Christmas main

Make this lamb tagine a day or two ahead to really develop the flavours. It makes entertaining that little bit easier, as all you'll need to do is reheat it

Save energy and effort and make these mince pies with the help of an air fryer. Keep replenishing your cake tin with a batch over the festive period

These easy steamed fish parcels with Japanese seasoning are an ideal way to get kids in the kitchen

Serve this Asian-inspired twist on classic prawn cocktail as a starter or party canapés over the festive period

Indulge with an espresso martini. This is our ultimate version of the classic cocktail, which involves making coffee-flavoured vodka first

Decorate your Christmas tree with these colourful peppermint-flavoured meringue candy canes. They also make a lovely gift during the festive period

Treat yourself to fluffy American-style pancakes with this simple recipe for one person. Drizzle over maple syrup and serve with berries, if you like

Rustle up these easy almond cookies. Popular for Passover, they're dairy and gluten free. You can also add a little cinnamon to turn them into cinnamon balls, if you like

Choose your favourite filling for this easy, perfectly fluffy sponge cake – we've opted for lemon curd and whipped cream, but you could have jam. Perfect for afternoon tea.

Use some of the heap of clementines lying around over the Christmas period to make these sticky, citrussy roasted carrots