Cook up a batch of fresh, low-calorie celery soup for a healthy and filling veggie lunch or supper. Serve with chunks of crusty bread

Cook braising steak in the slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour – it will be an instant family favourite.

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

Rustle up our easy veggie chilli. It's a great recipe for batch-cooking – you can easily double it if you have a pan big enough, and freeze the rest

Make this simple celery juice your own by adding green chilli for a bit of heat, turmeric, or a little maple syrup to sweeten, if you like

Cook a juicy gammon joint in a cinnamon-spiced stock, then add a sticky syrup and clove sauce and serve in thick slices.

Make this hearty soup on cold winter days. One of those holy grail recipes, it’s both deeply flavourful and easy to make with a few seasonal ingredients

Struggle to get your five-a-day? This superhealthy lentil ragu will get you four steps closer and can be frozen for extra convenience

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

This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yoghurt.

Serve lean fillet steak with a rich, Italian-style pepper, olive and caper sauce and wilted spinach

This beautiful beef brisket dish is based on the Tuscan braise – beef in Barolo wine, but you can use any full-bodied red that suits your budget

This speedy salad will keep in the fridge for a few days - a great healthy lunch or snack to have on hand

A low-fat, vegetarian soup that everyone will love - passata and whole milk give a silky smooth finish

This flavoursome, low-fat chicken casserole is easy to make and freezes really well, so why not make double and freeze for speedy midweek meals?

Whip up this classic Italian vegetable soup with a rich tomato base and pasta. It's low in calories and packed with fibre and vitamin C

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 simple salad is a refreshingly crisp and crunchy addition to any meal

A smooth, blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter

Get your family to eat more veg with this superhealthy pasta sauce recipe which counts as 5 of your 5-a-day. The sauce is freezable too

A traditional braised beef casserole with thick, rich gravy and chunky veg – an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal

Our healthy vegan chilli recipe packs in plenty of vegetables and doesn’t fall short on the flavour front. Serve it with rice or in jacket potatoes for a filling supper

This warming vegan soup is made using juicy, ripe tomatoes, which come into season around September. It's a comforting recipe to make and eat throughout the year

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

Make our simple, budget-friendly tomato, pasta and chickpea soup in just 30 minutes. This easy, vegetarian family meal is healthy and even low fat

Let celery take centre stage in this delicious side dish. The
wine and stock make an intense sauce,
while the nutty breadcrumbs provide
a satisfying crunch

Create a batch of creamy parsnip and carrot soup for a warming lunch or supper. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers you have for busy days

Rustle up a hearty, healthy soup for a satisfying lunch or supper. Packed with cannellini beans, carrots, cavolo nero and pasta, this Italian classic is filling and comforting