Learn how to make the ultimate bloody mary with our easy recipe. Turn up the Tabasco spice or dial it down to mix this classic vodka cocktail to your taste

Give spaghetti Bolognese an adult spin with this tasty, filling recipe

Adapt a creamy tomato soup recipe by adding all the spicy ingredients of a peppery Bloody Mary cocktail

Spice up a favourite breakfast with a little Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce, the perfect antidote for the morning after a big night of celebrations

Take the ingredients of the classic cocktail - Tabasco, pepper, tomato and vodka - and use to flavour sizzling shellfish

For a grown-up brunch, try James Martin's version of the classic morning-after cocktail

Mix together tomato juice, amontillado sherry, vodka and sherry vinegar to make a bloody mary cocktail. Season to suit with Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce

Serve this bloody mary seafood salad as a starter or light lunch. The sauce also makes a fabulous bloody mary drink topped up with a little more tomato juice

This Bloody Mary has a lot of ingredients but, trust us, it’s worth it. Perfect for a dinner party garnished with an olive, or just as a treat at the weekend

Try a spicy twist on a Bloody Mary with za'atar and chilli. With the classic tomato juice, vodka and lemon juice flavours, serve as a starter or cocktail

A perfect match for cheese and cold meats, and delicious in turkey sandwiches

A low-fat, vegetarian soup that everyone will love - passata and whole milk give a silky smooth finish

The queen of baking, Mary Berry, creates a light and fruity citrus sponge with buttery frosting and a sugar glaze

Delicious and simple paprika pork dish, easy to make, great for home freezing

Mary Cadogan's aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter's evening - it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.

Mary Berry whips up a creamy, fruity pudding studded with almond amaretti biscuits and smothered in kirsch and custard

A creamy and comforting oven bake of potatoes, cream and bacon – originating from France's Haute-Savoie region

This fun gift takes just a few minutes to prepare, perfect for adding some kick to a Bloody Mary, or just enjoying over ice

After a tasty, healthy snack or a starter for entertaining? This avocado dish contributes two of your five-a-day and takes mere minutes to prepare

Fill these bacon cups with scrambled eggs, baked beans or another favourite breakfast item. They're quick to make for an impromptu brunch

A great no-fuss dish for a dinner party

Cheer up your friends with an easy salmon midweek meal – it's got just five ingredients

A contemporary version of Coronation chicken that's lighter but still deliciously creamy

Ten stunning ideas for your Christmas drinks party, all suitable for vegetarians

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

Delight friends with an afternoon tea that includes this easy carrot cake. You can bake the cake, freeze it and just drizzle over the icing on the day

Pining for summer? This simply seasoned chicken fried with beautiful, ripe, cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce is guaranteed to hit the spot. Add a dollop of pesto for an extra layer of nutty flavours

These crispy prawn cakes are perfect for when you feel like a comforting treat - and they're great to welcome the kids home from school

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

Not one for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go.