Make a low in fat, satisfying dish in minutes – ideal for Friday nights

A good tomato chutney take some beating, and this version is great because it's not too sweet

Making fish pie can be a palaver - not this one! Reassuringly simple, and ready in just over an hour

Muffin on stew? You’d better believe it – think of it as a lighter alternative to suet dumplings

A low-carb treat, ready in 5 mins

Cook a one-pot chicken tagine the whole family will love. It somehow says summer and autumn in one bite using a gentle but heady Moroccan spice mix

A satisfying vegetarian supper that packs in 4 of your 5-a-day. Stuff peppers with cream cheese, beans, aubergine and feta

This crisp, potato-topped pie is slow-cooked and inexpensive to make. It's a great family meal but smart enough for entertaining too

This sticky, crumbly bake is irresistible - it's a pudding straight from the tin

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Perfect for the whole family, this freezable pie makes a great meal for toddlers and teens alike and has plenty of hidden veg

Try a new topping for your comforting bake by adding cauliflower and a little cheddar cheese - there'll be some leftover for a second meal, too

This moist cake with a crunchy nut topping is sure to become a teatime favourite

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

These festive favourites are encased in a rich, sweet shortcrust pastry and finished off with a frangipane topping that livens up every bite

A fish casserole with healthy prawns, topped with an Italian garnish of parsley and lemon zest - it's low in fat and calories too

Try this twist on the classic cottage pie. The creamy truffle flavour of celeriac makes it really comforting – an ideal family dish for cold winter nights

Liven up slices of ham, smoked duck or roast beef with this healthy and colourful side salad

Cook this low-calorie chicken pie using a base recipe that you can prepare ahead of time and freeze. It makes an easy, tasty and nutritious family meal

Fish pie doesn't have to mean heavy mashed potato. Light, crisp pastry tops this tomato-based recipe with halibut, sea bass and prawns

Discover the joys of autumn with our roast squash served with soft goat's cheese, Puy lentils and sage. It's a great seasonal recipe as the cold nights draw in

Make our healthy leek, kale and potato soup for an easy vegetarian lunch or supper. Top with shoestring fries for a bit of crunch

Comfort food at its best

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

Come in from the cold to a warming bowl of autumnal soup

Bring autumn into your kitchen with these delicious apple and blackberry pies. Sprinkle with sugar and serve with custard for the ultimate comfort food

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Fish pie without the fuss - a good recipe for frozen white fish such as coley

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

Roast pork belly with pear cider, bay leaves and pears for an autumnal main course. It’s perfect for a special Sunday lunch for family and friends