Flavoured butters are great to have to hand, make a batch and keep them in the freezer for meat and fish dishes

A 10 minute dish which infuses spaghetti with the flavours of Spain - you can make a vegetarian version too

Make a parcel from baking parchment and let your fish steam to perfection while infusing with garlic, ginger, chilli and lime

Cooking for friends? This sophisticated starter is a taste sensation with lemon, anchovies and garlic packing a punch

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.

Learn how to infuse your own flavoured spirit to give as a homemade gift or mix into cocktails

Serve up this fizzy and fruity mocktail at a party, for all of the fun but none of the alcohol. Use an alcohol-free spirit with a spicy, complex flavour

The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper

Turn fresh summer berries into a chic, but simple dessert with a flavoured syrup

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

This warming aubergine chilli is low fat and four of your five-a-day. Serve up this smoky spiced supper with brown rice and all your favourite trimmings

Fruit-infused spirits are a great way to showcase seasonal rhubarb. Leave the flavour to intensify for up to a month

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

Olives are perfect to set out on the table as your guests arrive and enjoy drinks

Enjoy these chewy chocolate chip cookies with a cup of tea. If you have time, leave the dough overnight for the best flavour and texture

This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yogurt

A hearty stew to feed a family with just four ingredients. Spicy chorizo and fresh pesto provide tons of flavour and it's on the table in just 20 minutes

This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread

Ditch the takeaway and make our simple sweet and sour chicken recipe. This speedy Chinese-style rice dish is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with zingy flavours

Combine the crunch of a shortbread base with a gooey caramel middle and chocolate topping, and you have millionaire's shortbread – the ultimate sweet treat

Nancy Birtwhistle's last-minute Christmas cake is packed with fruit and festive spices, then iced and decorated with three edible reindeer

Bake this festive fruit cake in advance of Christmas and feed it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky to build the flavour and keep it moist

A healthy and low calorie chicken casserole with bacon, button mushrooms, peas and a parsley sauce - use chicken thighs for extra flavour and juiciness

Our French onion soup is deliciously rich and easy to make at home. This savoury soup is perfect for using up a garden glut and great for dinner parties

Discover how to make superb spaghetti carbonara. This cheesy pasta dish is an Italian favourite and with the right technique, you can make it perfect every time

A spicy, nourishing soup packed full of vegetables and Asian flavours - rice noodles help keep the fat and calories low

Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce for a no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour

Try these different flavoured butters melted over new potatoes, grilled fish, chicken or steak

Think paella's too much of a challenge? Think again, this easy recipe makes it foolproof and is full of fantastic flavour

This hearty one-pot is full of Mediterranean flavour, with pork, red onion, peppers and smoked paprika - an impressive 4 of your 5 a day