Chicken matzo ball soup

This soup is traditionally served at the Jewish festival of Passover. The chicken broth is rich and tasty while the balls of matzo meal (a bit like cracker crumbs) make it filling enough for dinner. Find matzo meal in the international aisle of the supermarket - or use finely crushed crackers instead.

Margherita pizza

Make this basic Margherita pizza with our super simple pizza dough recipe, our easy pizza sauce and then add cherry tomatoes and cheese for a deliciously easy Italian meal.

Roast beef

Find out how to make THE perfect roast beef with this easy recipe. Garlic, mustard and basil combine to make a delicious meat rub that gives this tender roast delicious flavour. Serve with veggies and Yorkshire puds for a traditional baked dinner.

Crumbed fish

Making your own crumbed fish is really easy and a tasty way to get your kids to eat fish. Serve with chips or salad.

Burger deluxe

As good as your favourite burger from your local burger joint these homemade burgers are so good the kids are sure to devour them!

Easy steak Diane

A true Diane sauce has lots of ingredients and takes some time and effort to make well. This quick three-ingredient version is so easy and delicious, and will add a touch of retro luxury to your weeknight steaks.

Veggie cake

This ‘cake’ is a twist on the zucchini slice recipe and another easy way to get veggies into the kids! Make this veggie cake vegetarian by omitting the bacon. Perfect for lunchboxes when served up cold.

Easy shepherd’s pie

This classic and easy shepherd's pie is an all-in-one meal. It's wonderfully warming winter fodder. Double up the recipe and freeze a pie for those busy nights when you don't have time to cook.

Beef and carrot soup

As the weather cools, you can't go past a hearty, meaty meal like this beef and carrot soup. Make it on the weekend when you've got some time on your hands, then simply reheat for an easy midweek dinner.

Salmon filo pies

Here's a twist on an old-fashioned fish pie. The creamy sauce is rich and flavoursome, marrying beautifully with the salmon. And the crispy filo pastry adds texture and crunch.

Salmon mornay

Salmon mornay is a popular quick dinner fix for busy families. This recipe uses a couple of tins - red salmon and corn - to make a delicious one-pot dinner. Or you could add mashed potatoes to the recipe and shape the mornay mixture into tasty rissoles.