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.

A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe that's bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

This simple recipe for a basic biscuit dough can be adapted to suit your tastes – experiment with different shapes and flavours, from lemon fingers to chocolate cookies

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

A super easy brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our foolproof recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Add some citrussy zing to your baking with this gluten and dairy-free orange olive oil cake, topped with a rosemary and cardamom drizzle. It's super fragrant and delicious

A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

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.

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

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

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate ganache cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

A classic comfort food favourite, this shepherd's pie sees succulent lamb mince and veg topped with a fluffy layer of mashed potato

Discover how to make traditional spaghetti carbonara. This classic Italian pasta dish combines a silky cheese sauce with crisp pancetta and black pepper.

You can't beat a traditional apple filling topped with crispy, buttery crumble - classic comfort food at its best

Bake these 4-ingredient flapjacks – they're easy to make and ready in half an hour. Add chocolate drops, desiccated coconut or sultanas, if you like

Learn how to make the perfect pancakes every time with our foolproof easy crêpe recipe – elaborate flip optional

A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast. Experiment with different fish, meat or vegetables

Make a batch of sourdough pancakes for a tasty breakfast treat. This easy recipe is great for using up a sourdough discard from your starter

Want a curry without too many calories? Use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthy chicken korma that will give your local takeaway a run for its money

Break this salted peanut brittle into shards to decorate puds or give as a gift to a foodie friend. It will keep for several weeks in an airtight container

The perfect make-ahead gift, these will keep for up to a month after baking and look really impressive

Serve this comforting classic made with chipolata sausages and a simple batter – it’s easy enough that kids can help make it.

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

The Jamaican marinade has many versions, but John Torode likes his super spicy with a dash of soy. Serve with coconut basmati rice

Serve this quick, creamy courgette & ricotta lasagne for a last-minute dinner party to impress vegetarian friends. It's a great way to use courgettes when they're in season

This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yoghurt.

Present these florentines as part of a foodies gift box at Christmas. With ginger, orange, almonds, and a chocolate topping, they're deliciously decadent

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