Use chicken, ramen noodles, spinach, sweetcorn and eggs to make this warming soup, ideal for when you crave something comforting yet light and wholesome.

Cook this beetroot biriyani and freeze the leftovers for busy weeknights. With colourful beetroot taking centre stage, it's full of spices and is a flavourful dish

Combine courgettes, peppers, passata and cheese to make this simple risotto. It's gluten-free, vegetarian, and makes an easy meal for four

Try this easy terrine for dessert, layered with ice cream, dark chocolate and marbled with a zingy raspberry purée. Prepare it ahead to wow your guests

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Try this shortcut version of the Spanish classic paella, with chicken and chorizo for a midweek meal. The recipe is based on a microwave with a power of 750W

Transform ready-made breaded chicken steaks into a speedy Japanese-style supper with a spicy, nutty curry sauce

Elevate a steak sandwich with a punchy, zingy chimichurri sauce, chipotle mayo and spicy Cajun-style fries on the side. It's perfect Friday night food

A cheat's way to create that classic Italian dish, aubergine Parmigiana, with just four ingredients and no fuss. Assemble this family-friendly meal in minutes

Save time by using ready-made pastry and custard powder for this easy Manchester tart – it still has all the lovely flavours of this classic northern dessert

This speedy version of the classic Japanese noodle soup makes a delicious everyday dinner or warming lunch - and it's low in fat and calories too

A super easy brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our foolproof recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Make our cheat's tomato and chilli jam to serve with burgers – it works beautifully on on our can't believe it's vegan burger. It will keep for two weeks in the fridge

Make the most of strawberries in this quick dessert, with a silky mascarpone layer complemented by a tangy compote, crunchy ginger biscuits and pistachios

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

If you're eating gluten-free or dairy-free, try this delicious dhal topped with spicy cauliflower as a filling dinner or as a smaller side dish

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Try our take on larb, a Southeast Asian dish traditionally made using minced meat. Here, we've used sausages to make things a bit simpler, but it's still full of authentic flavours

Create a wonderfully refreshing alcohol-free summer spritz with only four ingredients - make as spicy as you like

A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe that's bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

This sugary cake traditionally uses dough similar to croissants. Making them from scratch is a challenge, so we've come up with this simple cheat's version

Raid your storecupboard and rustle up this cheesy bake with a creamy sauce and tortilla wrap 'pancakes'

Make the French classic of moules marinière for supper. A very simple dish made with just five ingredients, it’s a good crowd-pleaser when entertaining

New idea for a family favourite

No need for tricky breadcrumbing and deep-frying – these creamy baked garlic kyivs are really easy to assemble