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.

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

A Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

Need a guaranteed crowd-pleasing cake that's easy to make? This super-squidgy chocolate fudge cake with smooth icing is an instant baking win

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.

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

Make the most of mushrooms with this comforting mushroom soup recipe made with cream, onions and garlic. Serve for lunch or as a starter with crusty bread

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

Top this classic carrot cake with moreish icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day.

Get kids cooking at the weekend by baking this yummy brownie cake, much better than shop bought

This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries

The key to making the perfect quiche is simplicity, as you can see with this delicious recipe

Try a modern take on stew and dumplings with Italian classic tomato alla arrabbiata and parmesan dumplings. Simple and oh so comforting, it's perfect for cold weather cooking

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

This delicious jam is a perfect late winter pick-me-up combining seasonal forced rhubarb with health-boosting ginger

Plate up this delicious one-pot of sausage, kale and gnocchi in just 20 minutes, with just five minutes prep. Midweek suppers never got so easy – or tasty!

Nothing beats homemade cookies – make these easy oat biscuits for a sweet treat during the day when you need a break. They're perfect served with a cuppa

A comforting and hearty one-pot sausage stew with chorizo, smoked paprika and plenty of vegetables

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

Make these moreish shortbread biscuits using just three ingredients. They're wonderfully crumbly and go perfectly with a cup of tea for a mid-morning treat

Fill a sweet shortcrust pastry tart case with lightly spiced squash to make a traditional American treat.

A smooth, blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter

Follow our step-by-step recipe for this easy no-cook cheesecake – a delicious summer dessert for all occasions

No rolling required! Press the raw, crumbly pastry directly into your tin for a short, biscuity finish. Our easiest mince pie recipe and great fun to make with kids

Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings.

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

Great for a bake sale, a gift, or simply an afternoon treat to enjoy with a cuppa, this rocky road is quick to make and uses mainly storecupboard ingredients.

Try baking a vegan version of lemon cake. Light and zingy, it also works well if you replace the flour and baking powder with gluten-free alternatives

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

Simple-to-make apple cake that can be cut into bars or squares for a teatime treat