Don’t waste stale croissants from Christmas morning – use them to make a rich bread sauce. For total indulgence, finish with a knob of butter to melt over the top

Transform a shop-bought croissant into something extra special with smoked salmon, creamy scrambled egg and chives, for a quick and easy brunch or lunch

Croissants, custard, lemon curd and blueberries combine to make this irresistible yet easy bake that's perfect for dessert or brunch with friends

Recreate this café breakfast favourite at home. We’ve used gruyère, but any good melting cheese will work. It's perfect to use up a Christmas cheeseboard

Love almond croissants? You’ll adore this luxurious brunch dish. It’s a great way to use up any leftover pastries, and you can serve it as dessert, too

Think of these pastry swirls like a cheat's garlic dough balls. Made with an irresistible garlic and rosemary butter, enjoy with your favourite dips

These breakfast baps with creamy eggs are camping-friendly, but work just as well as a casual brunch

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

Pack a croissant with prosciutto, cranberry sauce and brie to make a simple but special lunch or snack. It takes just 10 minutes from prep to plate

Follow James Martin's croissant recipe for this French patisserie classic. There's some advanced pastry work involved, but the results are worth it

Add banana, bacon and maple syrup to transform a simple shop-bought croissant into a decadent brunch or lunch. Trust us - you won’t look back

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

This classic chicken casserole is brought up to date with clever snail-shaped swirls packed with garlic butter

Za'atar-spiced croissants are a popular street food in Beruit. We've given these savoury pastries a delicious cheddar-and-parmesan filling

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

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

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

Croissants make this dish lighter than a traditional bread and butter pudding recipe, but the coffee cream liqueur sauce means it's still wonderfully rich

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

Use ready-made croissant dough to make these easy cinnamon rolls. We’ve topped the rolls with a thick caramel, but you could use a thin white icing instead

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen. It's great for using up overripe bananas, too.

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

Let the kids help to assemble this breakfast station sharing board before tucking in. It’s a great way to start a special day, such as Mother's Day

Enjoy this satisfying lentil soup recipe, made with red lentils, carrots and leeks. It's low in calories and fat, and delivers three of your five-a-day

Give your croissants an indulgent twist with this super simple brunch idea