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20 Recipes

Discover our most popular dishes of all time. From sweet treats such as banana loaf and brownies to hearty mains like cottage pie and spaghetti Bolognese.

Easy pancakes

587 ratings 4.2 out of 5 star rating

Learn a skill for life with our foolproof easy crêpe recipe that ensures perfect pancakes every time – elaborate flip optional

30 mins
Easy
Healthy

Best Yorkshire puddings

1,064 ratings 4.9 out of 5 star rating

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

25 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Chilli con carne recipe

2,498 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

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.

1 hr and 10 mins
Easy

Banana bread

1,730 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

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.

1 hr and 5 mins
Easy

The best spaghetti bolognese recipe

913 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty, chilli sauce. This pasta bolognese recipe is sure to become a family favourite.

2 hrs and 15 mins
Easy

Best ever chocolate brownies recipe

2,538 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

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

1 hr
More effort

Classic Victoria sandwich recipe

1,056 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

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

1 hr
Easy

Ultimate spaghetti carbonara recipe

717 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

Discover how to make superb spaghetti carbonara. This cheesy pasta dish is an Italian favourite and with the right technique, you can make it perfect every time

35 mins
Easy

Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

1,341 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

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

15 mins
Easy

Lemon drizzle cake

2,748 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

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

45 mins
Easy

Toad-in-the-hole

406 ratings 4.4 out of 5 star rating

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

1 hr
Easy

Ultimate roast potatoes

303 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

Make sure your roasties are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner – this foolproof recipe guarantees a crisp crunch that gives way to a fluffy middle

1 hr and 10 mins
Easy

Cottage pie

903 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

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

2 hrs and 25 mins
Easy

The best apple crumble

397 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

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

55 mins
Easy

Cauliflower cheese

366 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

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

45 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Vintage chocolate chip cookies

1,131 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

An easy chocolate chip cookie recipe for soft biscuits with a squidgy middle that will impress family and friends. Make plenty as they're sure to be a hit

25 mins
Easy

Yummy golden syrup flapjacks

505 ratings 4.3 out of 5 star rating

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

30 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Chicken & chorizo jambalaya

2,545 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

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

55 mins
Easy
Healthy

Ultimate chocolate cake

1,411 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

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

2 hrs and 10 mins
Easy

Spiced carrot & lentil soup

1,281 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

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

25 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian
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