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.

Crumbing and oven baking results in pork chops that are succulent on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Take stir-fry pork up a notch with a sticky-sweet orange sauce. Serve with rice.

Here it takes only a few ingredients to make an amazingly tasty meal.

Searing the chicken first and then finishing the cooking in the oven ensures beautifully golden and tender chicken.

We enjoy this meal in the autumn when our fig tree is laden with fruit.

Serve this sweet and sticky chicken with rice and a side of vegetables for an easy family meal the kids will love.

Winner, winner! This chicken dinner is sure to become a firm favourite at your house, as it is at ours.

Sweet orange and salty hoisin are a classic combination that pairs beautifully with chicken. Serve this full-flavoured dish with rice and Asian vegetables.

Store-bought curry pastes make meals like this so quick to prepare. Serve with rice or roti.

A bright, vibrant stir-fry meal. Serve with rice.

A nice twist on the traditional stroganoff, using tender chicken thighs instead of beef.

This bright and healthy dish makes a perfect summer meal, but can also be enjoyed in winter using frozen corn kernels.

All the family will love these chicken skewers. They make a great prep-ahead dinner and are also popular at a barbeque or as a party nibble.

Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this – simply brush the salmon with a flavoursome glaze, bake it in a hot oven and serve with potatoes and salad.