Try our classic Bramley apple pie with homemade shortcrust pastry. Simplicity is key to this traditional dish which makes for a comforting family pudding.

Muffin on stew? You’d better believe it – think of it as a lighter alternative to suet dumplings

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

This crisp, potato-topped pie is slow-cooked and inexpensive to make. It's a great family meal but smart enough for entertaining too

These festive favourites are encased in a rich, sweet shortcrust pastry and finished off with a frangipane topping that livens up every bite

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

Enjoy the best of Christmas in a traybake. A perfect Boxing Day feast for using up leftovers like potatoes, parsnips, carrots, sprouts and pigs-in-blankets

Cook this low-calorie chicken pie using a base recipe that you can prepare ahead of time and freeze. It makes an easy, tasty and nutritious family meal

Perfect for the whole family, this freezable pie makes a great meal for toddlers and teens alike and has plenty of hidden veg

This moist cake with a crunchy nut topping is sure to become a teatime favourite

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

This sticky, crumbly bake is irresistible - it's a pudding straight from the tin

Try a new topping for your comforting bake by adding cauliflower and a little cheddar cheese - there'll be some leftover for a second meal, too

Make our healthy leek, kale and potato soup for an easy vegetarian lunch or supper. Top with shoestring fries for a bit of crunch

Fish pie doesn't have to mean heavy mashed potato. Light, crisp pastry tops this tomato-based recipe with halibut, sea bass and prawns

Try this twist on the classic cottage pie. The creamy truffle flavour of celeriac makes it really comforting – an ideal family dish for cold winter nights

Fish pie without the fuss - a good recipe for frozen white fish such as coley

Make this smoothy and silky mash for the perfect side. It incorporates clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories, while remaining comfortingly creamy

A satisfying vegetarian supper that packs in 4 of your 5-a-day. Stuff peppers with cream cheese, beans, aubergine and feta

Try our best-ever vegan chocolate chip cookies. Non-vegans will be hard pressed to notice the difference between these and their favourite choc chip biscuits

Enjoy this healthy chicken traybake with a speedy spinach side that's packed with iron. It's also low in fat and contains four of your 5-a-day

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

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

A simple fish pie recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare. Portion into ramekins and freeze for quick toddler meals or cook in a big dish for the perfect family supper

A gutsy, lamb casserole laced with North African spices and topped with a crunchy crust of feta cheese and store cupboard pulses

A fish casserole with healthy prawns, topped with an Italian garnish of parsley and lemon zest - it's low in fat and calories too

Feed a crowd with this gorgeous slow-cooked curry made from tender lamb shanks

Give the classic Christmas fruitcake a makeover with cinnamon, rose, orange blossom and tropical mango for a fruity and fragrant cake

You can pre-prepare the chicken base and freeze to make a hearty, no-fuss pasta bake later in the week. It's sure to become a family favourite

This creamy pancake topping makes a great quick dinner, plus it's low cal and so satisfying