Easy recipes

The easiest chilli you'll ever make, with ready-to-eat grains, kidney beans in chilli sauce and summer veggies - it's 4 of your 5-a-day too!

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.

Swap rice for quick-cooking bulgur wheat and chickpeas in this gently spiced pilaf, peppered with fried aubergine, sticky onions and crumbled feta

Cook this roast garlic and tahini spinach side dish on the barbecue for a flavourful summer side dish. It goes beautifully with our masala spatchcock chicken

Bake an impressive dinner party dessert with minimum fuss – these chocolate puddings, also known as chocolate fondant or lava cake, have a lovely gooey centre

Simple one-pots are perfect for the busy cook. This chicken tagine is great eaten with cous cous for something a bit more filling

For the best texture, use diced boned lamb shoulder or neck fillet in this crowd-pleasing stew for eight. You can freeze any leftovers for up to three months

Homemade chicken kievs don't have to mean hours in the kitchen. Just add spuds and salad before serving

Make a clever healthy version of korma using courgette and yogurt, along with almonds and cod. It has the same creamy texture but is low in fat

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the kids involved in the festivities

Crusty ciabatta, spicy chorizo, a generous dollop of pesto and sweet roasted peppers make a moreish combination. Serve warm for a quick supper you'll really enjoy

Make vegan burgers with polenta and spice with cumin, chilli and coriander. Cook in the oven or on the barbecue and serve with a plant-based salsa

Try this basic recipe for fail-safe biscuits every time. Make a batch of chocolate chip cookies, or adapt it to include nuts, fruit or your favourite sweets

Curry night? Impress with homemade roti, made with simple ingredients and ready in less than an hour. Look out for the dark brown spots – then you know the rotis are ready

These light cakes are perfect for freezing – they just need a quick blast in the microwave to bring them back to life

Bake these moreish banana muffins for a make-ahead breakfast or a snack on the go. They are quick, easy and ready in under an hour – plus they are guaranteed to be a hit with the family

Keep tasting the broth and add as much chilli and rice vinegar as you like to get the right balance of flavours

This simple lunch dish is a great way of getting children aged 5-9 involved in the kitchen

Our fast, cheap and healthy vegetarian lentil curry, is comforting and full of flavour. It's also low in fat and freezable for speedy midweek meals.

Growing some broad beans in the garden? Make the most of your homegrown produce with this broad bean version of hummus served with homemade crackers

Try these tteokbokki (Korean-style spicy rice cakes) as a snack or side. A popular street food, they make a great addition to a Korean feast

Swap your lunchtime sandwich for a vibrant salad, ready in just 30 minutes. Smoked mackerel is thrifty and full of flavour, as well as being rich in omega-3 fatty acids

Bake these simple white bread rolls for sandwiches, burger buns or to dunk in soup. Using only a handful of ingredients, bread-making has never been so easy