A crave-worthy creamy and delicious pasta with sausage and fennel. Serve with garlic bread and you'll have a hearty meal the whole family will enjoy. Our creamy sausage and fennel pasta is just a pasta lovers dream! Get the family cosied up around the dinner table and tuck in! This Italian style pasta dish is...
Get busy in the kitchen and cook up a delicious, warming Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup. It's literally autumn in a bowl! Super tasty - naturally vegan and oh so simple to make. A delicious warming, comforting soup made with roasted peppers and tomatoes for a mouthwatering smoky sweet taste. The gently spiced hit from the...
A super cute hedgehog craft for kids to make with autumn leaves Kids will just adore making this super cute hedgehog craft using fallen autumn leaves. It's easy enough for preschool kids and perfect for fitting into the whole autumn nature theme. You'll just need a handful of things to make our hedgehog craft so...
Updated: July 2026 These easy overnight Weetabix with blueberries are creamy, fruity and ready in just five minutes before chilling. Crumbled Weetabix is soaked in milk, pressed into individual pots and topped with blueberry yogurt and fresh blueberries. Leave the pots in the fridge overnight and you will have a simple make-ahead breakfast waiting for you the...
Updated: July 2026 This easy apple walnut salad is one of those recipes that proves simple really can be delicious. Crisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, mature Cheddar and walnuts are all brought together with a quick wholegrain mustard dressing that's tangy enough to tie everything together without stealing the show. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's perfect...
Updated: May 2026 Comfort food absolutely does not need to be meat-based! Our easy vegan chilli is rich, warming, filling and packed with smoky flavour. It’s the kind of cosy family dinner that’s perfect for chilly evenings, busy weeknights or when you want a healthy meal that still feels comforting and satisfying. This vegan chilli...
Updated: May 2026 If you’re trying to save money on groceries, reduce food waste and make family meals stretch further, learning how to use up leftovers properly is honestly one of the best kitchen habits you can build. This ultimate leftover food guide is packed with practical ideas for turning leftover ingredients into easy meals...
Updated May 2026 If you’re looking for a delicious, filling vegetarian pasta dinner, this vegetable ragu is a winner. It’s loaded with aubergine, courgette, garlic, and fresh basil, and can be tossed through tagliatelle, spaghetti, or pappardelle. Even picky eaters will enjoy this sauce, and it’s a great way to get extra vegetables into your...
Updated May 2026 Vegetarian fajitas with black beans are a healthy, protein-packed, and fibre-rich alternative to traditional Mexican wraps. This quick and colourful recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, packed lunches, or even as a party snack. These vegetable fajitas are loaded with fresh peppers, red onion, black beans, and tangy lime juice, topped with...
Updated May 2026 When you’re craving pizza but don’t want the effort of making dough from scratch, these easy vegetarian naan bread pizzas are the perfect solution. Using naan breads as pizza bases means you can have crispy, cheesy homemade pizzas on the table in under 20 minutes. They’re loaded with melted mozzarella, mushrooms and...
updated may 2026 These vintage chocolate dipping spoons are one of the easiest homemade edible gifts you can make for Christmas. They look beautiful, take just minutes to prepare and make cosy hot chocolate feel extra special. All you need is melted chocolate, a few pretty toppings and some vintage teaspoons. Once set, the spoons...
updated may 2026 These waffle nachos are a fun, easy movie night snack made with crispy mini potato waffles loaded up with salsa, melted Cheddar, spring onions, coriander and a creamy dip on the side. They’re basically nachos, but with potato waffles instead of tortilla chips. And honestly, they’re so good. Crispy waffle edges, bubbling...
Updated May 2026 Even in January, salads can be warm, comforting, and nutritious. This warm Mexican chicken salad combines juicy baked chicken with a spicy, fat free pepper dressing, served over fresh salad leaves for a satisfying meal. Perfect for cold weather salads, packed lunches, or a light dinner. Using mini chicken fillets in a...
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Updated May 2026 This Chicory Salad is a fresh, peppery, and vibrant side dish that’s perfect for summer barbecues, lunchboxes, or a light family dinner. Packed with watercress, baby tomatoes, cucumber, and white chicory, it’s tossed in a fiery chilli and ginger dressing that adds a refreshing zing and subtle heat. Chicory adds a slightly...
updated: May 2026 Looking for a quick, fresh, and peppery pesto for busy weeknights or family meals? Our Watercress Pesto is a vibrant twist on traditional basil pesto, perfect for pasta, grilled meats, sandwiches, or roasted vegetables. Watercress adds a natural peppery bite, and a splash of lemon juice brightens the flavour. This pesto is...
Updated: May 2026 On a hot summer day, nothing beats a glass of fresh, fruity, and chilled watermelon lemonade. This recipe is not only super simple to make, but also naturally sweet, refreshing, and perfect for the whole family. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ, enjoying a picnic, or just looking for a healthy, thirst-quenching...
Updated: May 2026Even compact homes and apartments can feel light, airy, and spacious with the right design choices. These expert tips will help you maximise natural light, create the illusion of space, and make the most of every corner. Window Treatments to Maximise Space Keep window dressings minimal. Avoid heavy drapes or fussy curtains —...
Updated: May 2026Start your morning with a nutritious and delicious yogurt pot layered with granola, raisins, fresh blueberries, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for busy mornings, picnics, school lunchboxes, or a quick healthy snack. Why You’ll Love This Yogurt Pot Ingredients Optional Add-ins: Equipment How To Make Yogurt Pot With Blueberries Step 1 –...
Updated: May 2026This slow cooker pork and cider casserole is proper comfort food. Ready in under 10 minutes of prep and 8 hours cooking in the slow cooker, it’s perfect for coming home to a warming family dinner. Serve with mustard mashed potatoes, buttered crusty bread, or air fryer chips for a hearty, satisfying meal....
Updated: May 2026 This is our best ever tuna and sweetcorn recipe – perfect for sandwiches, baked potatoes, or stirred through pasta salads. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavour, it’s a favourite go-to lunch idea. Packed with fresh vegetables, this tuna salad counts towards your 5-a-day and is ideal for family meals or lunchboxes. Quick...
Updated: May 2026This easy sausage casserole is a warming, one-pot family dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cosy weekend meal. Ready in about 1 hour 45 minutes, it’s packed with flavour and simple to make using just a few ingredients. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or even roasted root vegetables...
Updated: May 2026These air fryer tinned potatoes are a quick, easy, and versatile side dish. Ready in around 20–25 minutes, they’re crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks. Use them alongside fried eggs, baked beans, slow cooker casseroles, or roast chicken for a simple family meal. Quick Answer...
Updated: April 2026This turkey mince curry is a quick, easy and flavour-packed dinner that’s ready in around 30 minutes. Made with lean turkey mince, curry paste, passata, tomatoes, peas and spinach, it’s a simple turkey keema-style curry that works brilliantly for busy weeknights. Serve it with rice, naan breads, poppadoms, Indian mint sauce and mango...
Updated: April 2026This air fryer omelette is a quick and easy breakfast, brunch or lunch you can make with just a couple of eggs and whatever fillings you have in the fridge. It cooks in a small air fryer-safe pan until set, fluffy and lightly golden, with melted Cheddar, cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. It’s...
Updated: April 2026Learning how to cook minced beef is one of the easiest kitchen basics, and once you know how to do it properly, you can turn a simple pack of mince into loads of family meals. Minced beef is budget-friendly, versatile and perfect for quick dinners like cottage pie, mince and onions, chilli con...
Updated: April 2026Wondering how to cook sausages in the air fryer? It’s really easy, quicker than oven cooking and much less faff than frying them in a pan. Air fryer sausages come out browned, juicy and cooked through with hardly any effort. Just place them in the basket, cook, turn a few times and check...
Updated: April 2026Knowing how to wash blackberries properly is really useful, especially if you’ve been blackberry picking or have fresh brambles growing nearby. Blackberries are soft, juicy and easily bruised, so the trick is to clean them gently without squashing the fruit. A short vinegar water soak helps loosen dirt, tiny bugs and little worms,...
Updated: April 2026This ranch coleslaw recipe is a quick and easy twist on classic homemade coleslaw. Crunchy cabbage, carrots and red onion are tossed in creamy ranch dressing for a fresh, tangy slaw that’s perfect with BBQ food, burgers, chicken, sandwiches, wraps and baked potatoes. It’s ready in around 15 minutes, uses simple ingredients and...
Updated: April 2026These chocolate cornflake cakes are one of the easiest sweet treats you can make with kids. They’re crunchy, chocolatey, no-bake and need just two ingredients — cornflakes and milk chocolate. They’re perfect for parties, lunchboxes, after-school snacks or easy weekend baking. You can keep them plain or decorate them with sprinkles, mini eggs,...
Updated: April 2026Cooking a jacket potato in the air fryer is one of the easiest ways to get crispy golden skin and a soft, fluffy middle. Rub the potatoes with a little olive oil and salt, then air fry until the skins are crisp and the inside is tender. They’re perfect for an easy lunch,...
Updated: April 2026Cooking a whole chicken in the air fryer is one of the easiest ways to make a juicy roast chicken with hardly any effort. The skin turns golden, the meat stays tender, and you don’t need to baste it or have the oven on for ages. It’s perfect for Sunday dinner, easy roast...
Updated: April 2026 These mini Biscoff cheesecakes are rich, creamy, no-bake and completely delicious. Each little cheesecake has a buttery Lotus Biscoff biscuit base, a smooth vanilla cheesecake topping, warm salted caramel drizzle and a chocolate flake crumble. They’re easy to make, look gorgeous and are perfect for parties, desserts or weekend treats. Best of...
Updated: April 2026Want to know how to fold T shirts like they do in a store? This simple folding method keeps T shirts neat, flat and easy to stack in drawers, wardrobes or suitcases. It’s a quick laundry hack that helps your clothes look tidier, reduces creases and makes your drawers much easier to organise....
Updated: April 2026This air fryer cookie dough dessert is warm, gooey, chocolatey and ridiculously easy to make. It’s like a giant soft chocolate chip cookie baked in a little tray, served warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream melting into the top. Even better, it cooks in the air fryer in around 8 minutes, so...
Updated: April 2026This Indian mint sauce is a quick and easy homemade version of the mint yogurt dip you get with poppadoms from the Indian takeaway. It’s cool, tangy, lightly sweet and perfect for serving with curry night favourites like poppadoms, onion bhajis, samosas, kebabs and homemade curries. This easy mint yogurt sauce takes just...
Updated: April 2026This cauliflower cheese in the air fryer is the easiest way to make a quick, cheesy vegetable side dish with barely any effort. It uses frozen cauliflower, instant cheese sauce and grated Cheddar, so there’s no faff, no homemade sauce and no waste. Just tender cauliflower covered in creamy cheese sauce, finished in...
Updated: April 2026This air fryer Nando’s chicken recipe is a quick and easy way to make a peri peri chicken fakeaway at home. Chicken breasts are coated in a simple Nando’s-style peri peri marinade, then cooked in the air fryer until juicy, tender and full of flavour. Serve it with spicy fries, homemade Nando’s style...
Updated: April 2026Yes, you can make fried bread in the air fryer, and it’s quick, easy and delicious with breakfast. This air fryer fried bread turns golden and crisp with much less oil than frying it in a pan. It’s perfect with a full English breakfast, baked beans, eggs, sausages or bacon. You can use...
Updated: April 2026Cooking frozen chips in the air fryer is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get crispy chips at home. They cook straight from frozen, need no extra oil, and are ready in around 13 to 15 minutes, depending on the type of chips you’re using. We usually cook frozen French fries...
Updated: April 2026Cooking frozen Yorkshire puddings in the air fryer is one of the quickest and easiest roast dinner shortcuts. They cook straight from frozen in just 3 to 4 minutes, coming out hot, crisp and ready for gravy. Perfect when you’re making a Sunday roast, sausage and mash, or just need a quick side...
Updated: April 2026 This cheese on toast in the air fryer is crispy, golden, properly melty and ready in around 6 to 7 minutes. It’s one of the easiest air fryer lunches you can make, and the two-step method gives you the best result: toast the bread first, then add the grated cheese so it...