Keep little kids happy at the family dinner table with this colourful salmon traybake that's delicious and healthy, with a good dose of omega-3 from the fish

These gorgeous Guinness puds are an indulgent treat - and perfect for St Patrick's Day on 17 March

A classic combination, if you have never tried braised duck, get ready for a great melt-in-the-mouth meal

There's nothing better than soft, buttery carrots to go along with your favourite roast. You can keep this side simple or tweak it with our delicious twists

Once your baby is used to purées, move them onto a more textured breakfast. This weaning Bircher combines delicious fruit, oats, chia seeds and milk

Fennel seeds and flaky sea salt give these roasted new potatoes a crispy, flavoursome finish

Revamp the Yorkshire pudding and create a savoury Dutch baby pancake, filled with ham, cheese and broccoli. Serve with our mustardy sauce dolloped on top

Pan-fry baby carrots with a zesty orange, ginger and honey sauce until golden and sticky for a festive and flavourful root vegetable side

Superhealthy and high in fibre too, this miraculous Middle Eastern one-pot is under 150 calories per serve and counts as 5 of your 5-a-day

These tender miniature new potatoes with a charred barbecue flavour make a deliciously simple side dish

Make the herby mustard butter a few days ahead, then microwave your carrots on the day for a speedy vegetarian side. It's the perfect dish for Christmas dinner or a Sunday roast

These puffed up beauties are actually a sweet version of a Yorkie and are of German origin. Normally eaten for breakfast, make them dessert with boozy, syrupy cherries and ice cream

These herb-crusted new potatoes and piquant salsa are perfect partners in this tasty tapas or side dish

Skip the bread and serve tuna and crunchy vegetables in rolled, crisp lettuce leaves as a super-light lunch

Tangy grapefruit pairs beautifully with slices of feta in this salad, topped with a zesty dressing - perfect as a pick-me-up at lunch

You can't have a buffet without a homemade quiche, and everyone is bound to love this vegetarian classic

This sumptuous side dish uses small new potatoes cooked until buttery-soft inside with crispy skins on the outside

Tender vegetables are braised with chicken stock and thyme for a healthy, low-fat side dish

This American pork rib recipe is sure to satisfy at a barbecue - roast until tender, then finish with a sticky glaze for melt-in-the-mouth meat

Make the most of sweet, seasonal carrots by dressing them with herbs, honey and citrus

Pile 'em high - these simple and scrumptious buttermilk pancakes are guaranteed to be a real crowd pleaser

Use fragrant hot red curry paste as the base to this coconut curry dish with baby sweetcorn, coriander and soy

This easily adaptable salad can be tweaked to suit your guests' taste

Make the most of buckwheat with our healthy, low-calorie veggie lunch. Aubergines, lentils, walnuts, spring onions, dried cherries and goat's cheese pack a real flavour punch

Mini Italian omelettes for a party buffet

A fresh summer salad that won't leave the veggies feeling left out come barbecue season. Grilled vegetables, herbs, quinoa and crunchy hazelnuts give a variety of gorgeous textures and flavours

There's no tedious stirring with this one - just stick it in the oven until creamy and delicious

Treat the family to this wholesome chicken casserole that delivers comfort while being low-fat. And you can let a slow cooker do most of the work

Lightly char lettuce leaves with a blowtorch and drizzle with lemon dressing for an unusual side dish that pairs perfectly with fish pie

A simple green salad with a dressing from the classic prawn cocktail - a versatile accompaniment to many dishes