High-calorie recipes

Treat yourself to this hearty chorizo and halloumi breakfast baguette – perfect for the weekend. Make the rich tomato jam in advance and then enjoy it on sausage sarnies, a cheeseboard, chicken thighs…

Enjoy our buttermilk corn pancakes with bacon and maple syrup for an American-style brunch. If you can't get hold of buttermilk, you can easily make your own

Give the humble fish pie a flavour-boosting makeover with Tommy Banks' version, made with king prawns, salmon and haddock and topped with a comforting, cheesy mash

Using lobster and crab makes this macaroni cheese really special – perfect for an indulgent weekend meal. Top with garlic breadcrumbs for a crispy finish

Kids love a korma? This creamy salmon, prawn and almond curry will be a big hit with the whole family. Serve with poppadums or naan bread and mango chutney

A great way to get kids to eat spinach, this comforting sausage supper dish is also perfect for a hungry crowd

The ultimate comfort food recipe. Golden brown pastry and a creamy chicken, leek and bacon filling make this a real feast for friends and family

Take all the best bits of a roast dinner, and wrap it in a fluffy, indulgent Yorkshire pudding wrap. This takes weekend comfort food to a whole new level

Chunky pasta tubes with a meaty, garlicky sauce and a good dollop of mascarpone - this is classic comfort food at its best

Steak and Cajun potatoes make a tasty meal for two – perfect for special occasions like Valentine's

Try a meaty take on the traditional Italian aubergine bake by adding rich beef ragu. Top with mascarpone, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese

What's more comforting than a curry in pie form? This one-pot paneer pie is filled with a makhani-style filling and topped with a crisp puff pastry lid

This recipe ensures a crispy-bottomed pizza without ever turning on the oven. It's easy, veggie and 2 of your 5-a-day

An Alsatian-style white pizza, the sprouts in this recipe gratinate in a puddle of blue cheese and mascarpone. You can make the homemade pizza dough the day before

Enjoy this veggie lasagne, with layers of spinach and slow-roasted caramelised squash. Add in some sage and a little crunch from pine nuts for a comforting supper

Put a savoury twist on apple pie with potato, cheese and onion, as well as mustard and thyme. The sweet and savoury flavours create a stunning pie

This savoury make-ahead tart has a delicious crumbly base – no one will realise it's shop-bought pastry! Fill with goat's cheese and beautiful spring veg including asparagus and fresh peas

Indulge in some cheese scones for afternoon tea or as part of a picnic. They're also great served alongside soups and you can freeze them for later use

This classic banana bread is best baked the day before - topped with a fruity compote, it makes a lovely sweet brunch or light dessert

With 29g of protein in each serving, this delicous breakfast stack is the perfect fuel after exercise. Complete with layers of yogurt, seeds and blueberry chia jam

Struggle to find dishes to cook that take very little time but the whole family will love? Look no further than these chicken and halloumi burgers

A burger that combines all five of your 5-a-day? It's real and really tasty! Vegetarians have never had it so good

Grilled Cajun-spiced chicken breasts are loaded with bacon, avocado, cheese and spinach, then served in a ciabatta bun... set to become a Friday night favourite

Make these easy beef burritos for a simple midweek supper. The meat filling is also great stuffed into a crispy taco, or as an easy chilli con carne with rice