Here’s a hearty meal made with just half a kilo of beef mince. To make shepherd’s pie, use lamb mince instead.

Double Ginger Cookies

I like to serve this nutrient-rich bread as part of a ploughman’s lunch platter.

We like to serve this home-baked loaf with Honey Butter or cheese. If you don’t have buttermilk you can stir 2 tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar into 2 cups...

The combination of flavours in these scones is absolutely scrumptious. If you don’t have buttermilk you can stir 1½ tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar into 1½ cups milk and...

One of our favourite cakes to enjoy with coffee or serve with a dollop of cream for dessert.

This versatile cake does double duty as a daytime treat or a warm dessert served with whipped cream or ice cream.

A beautifully easy and deliciously moist loaf.

This is a chocolate lover’s dream, super fudgy and perfect served warm with ice cream or cream.

If you like afghan biscuits (and who doesn’t?) you’ll love this slice.

An ideal lunchbox treat and a super way to use up bananas that are past their peak.

Bursting with flavour and with the bonus of a crunchy crumble topping, these make for a very nice morning tea.

This slice takes only five minutes of hands-on work.

A shortbread base with a tangy lemon topping. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea.

This is one of our favourite slices. I’ve used blueberry jelly here, but you can use any flavour you like.

Add this beautiful chocolate bark to a dessert platter or wrap it up prettily for a special gift.

I have been making this cheesecake since my early teens and it never fails to deliver.

Cumin and mint lend a Middle-Eastern flavour to tender lamb backstraps.

A zingy sauce brings humble lamb chops or cutlets up to dinner party standard.

These juicy lamb patties studded with melty chunks of feta can be enjoyed on their own or in a burger.

A hit of coffee adds a new dimension to the ever-popular chocolate mousse, making a lovely finale to any meal.

A rather decadent slice that I often serve as a petit four after a dinner party.

Rum-soaked raisins make this strudel a dinner-party delight. Serve warm with ice cream, custard or cream.

Crumbles are so comforting and so easy to make. Serve warm with ice cream.

Warm bananas with a nutty crumble topping, suitable for any time of the year. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

This wonderfully light pavlova is perfectly paired with a tangy lemon curd. Use store-bought lemon curd or make your own using my recipe – if you have any left over,...

It takes only a few minutes to make this show-stopping ice cream. It’s delicious served with my One-Bowl Chocolate Chunk Brownie (see page XXX).

A cross-cultural concoction that makes a stunning lunch or an easy vegetarian dinner.

Who would imagine such an elegant dessert would be so easy to make? I like to serve it in long-stemmed glasses for extra impact.

A simple but spectacular dessert that takes only five minutes to assemble. You can use diced strawberries instead of raspberries if you prefer.

Mr Tangleby requests this one quite often. Serve with your favourite steak.

My version of this posh French sauce is so simple you can whisk it up and serve it over your favourite steak any night of the week.

Savoury berry sauces go very well with the richness of venison.

These are rather retro but at the same time a superb family meal.

This tender stew has a wonderful depth of flavour. Make it on a winter weekend to fill the house with enticing aromas.

I like to serve this budget-friendly casserole over a creamy mash. You can use any kind of sausages.

Caramelising the onions and mushrooms is the key to getting a nice depth of flavour in this easy family meal.

For a stress-free weeknight meal, prepare this dish in advance and pop it in the oven when you get home from work.

The beer in this recipe gives the sauce a wonderful depth. Serve with mashed potatoes and greens.

Don’t overcook this sweet and spicy pork dish. To be tender and juicy, pork fillet needs to be slightly pink in the centre. A digital thermometer helps you get the...

I like to serve these tender pork steaks with mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. A digital thermometer is handy when cooking meat this way.

Sweet apricot jam meets tangy balsamic vinegar in a simple pan sauce that’s perfect with pork.

An easy one-pan recipe with a hint of smokiness from the paprika.