Recipes

Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special celebration, we have the perfect recipe for every occasion.

Light meals

Cheddar cheese and caramelised onion tart

Delicious hot or cold, this cheddar cheese and onion tart is simple to make.

Light meals

Madeleine Shaw's superfood salad

The nutritional therapist shares this delicious and nutritious salad.

Sides

Fresh broad bean salad

This simple Lebanese salad of broad beans tossed in garlic and coriander, is delicious cold or warm.

Light meals

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Roasted Root and Lentil Salad

A tasty and simple high-fibre meal from the TV chef.

Light meals

Lemony Mushroom and Fennel Couscous

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's delicious, high-fibre one-pan supper.

Soup

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Curried Bean and Coconut Stoup

High in fibre and packing a punch, this "stoup" is perfect for boosting your mood and warming you up.

Light meals

The Hairy Bikers: bubble and squeak

Their delicious but lighter version of this classic dish.

Mains

Minted lamb and potato pie

The classic combination of minted lamb and potato, but all wrapped up in a pie.

Jam

Blackcurrant jam

If you've got a glut of blackcurrants try this delicious jam recipe.

Desserts

Ben Vear's strawberry ice cream

The award-winning ice cream maker shares his recipe packed with fresh strawberries.

Sides

Carrot rösti

These quick and easy carrot röstis make an ideal lunch or side dish.

Drinks

Elderflower cordial recipe

Homemade elderflower cordial is so easy to make. Try it mixed with sparkling water.

Drinks

Elderflower gin recipe

If you want a change from cordial, try making this easy elderflower gin recipe.

Light meals

Spring vegetables with roast potatoes

Fresh, sweet vegetables and fluffy roast potatoes take centre stage in this excellent vegetarian spring or summer supper.

Preserves

Easy rhubarb chutney

An easy rhubarb chutney recipe that can be adapted to suit your taste.

Desserts

A big chocolate chip pancake, with whipped salted maple butter

Edd Kimber's recipe for a delicious giant chocolate chip pancake - perfect for big groups.

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