Recipe of the day
Lamb shank & chestnut curry with parsnip mash
These lightly spiced lamb shanks are perfect for an alternative Christmas meal or for over the festive season
Double chocolate cheesecake
Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal
BBC Children in Need cupcakes
Cute cupcakes decorated by Gordon Ramsay, John Torode, James Martin and Jane Asher - make a batch to raise money for a good cause
Mustard chicken with winter veg
This is a great way to make a chicken go further, and the mustard gives it that little kick
Sausage, mushroom & tomato pasta
An easy supper to throw together last minute, if you have more time make the sausages into meatballs
Oven-baked red pepper risotto
An easy version of the Italian rice dish, with none of the stirring. The leftovers are great too
Cheesy bonfire bread
Best eaten fresh, this savoury bread can also be made ahead and frozen - perfect for Bonfire Night
Sweet chilli bangers
An easy way to turn sausages into something special. Use the sweet, sticky sauce to marinate chicken drumsticks, too
Slow-cooked cinnamon beef
Get thrifty with a slow-cooker and you can make cheaper cuts of meat into a flavoursome meal for a crowd