Make ahead

Breakfast, lunch or dinner - a fresh frittata is sure to deliver.

Mastering the perfect pavlova is a skill for life!

With the smoky saltiness of ham hock and the hearty goodness of lentils and fresh veg, dinner doesn't get much better than this.

This easy potato-topped pie is simple to make and budget-friendly.

Crispy on the outside wth a soft and fragrant filling.

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Sweet with a zesty finish.

A hearty roast lamb dinner.

A good pudding or Christmas cake relies on a nice boozy fruit mix. This recipe has the perfect balance and also serves as a delicious filling for your fruit mince pies.

I'm watching you! These cake eyeballs in jelly are fantastic for kids birthdays and for Halloween parties. Scary and delicious - BOO!

Packed with cherries, honeycomb and passionfruit, this barley breakfast bowl is the perfect way to start the day. It's full of fibre, fruit and good sugars, making it suitable for diabetics.

Easy, freezable mini frittatas are an idea make-ahead breakfast option, packed with vitamin-rich greens and protein-rich egg and feta.

Life in a fish bowl! Create this cool jelly fish bowl for a underwater themed birthday party.

Things that go bump in the night! These spooky cupcakes have meringue ghosts floating over fairy floss. Great for kids Halloween or birthday parties - OOOOooooOOooo!

When I grow up I want to be a astronaut! This moon ice-cream cake is a out-of-this-world alternative to sponge birthday cake.

Get into the festive spirit with these delicious spicy Christmas cupcakes, a blend of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and golden syrup. Start this recipe the day before to prep the Christmas icing decorations.

Sweet petite custard and fruit tarts are delicious dessert appetiser to take to Christmas dinner. Make ahead to save time and assemble close to serving.

These tangy steamed puddings are a delightful after dinner treat. They can also be made ahead and reheated. And they are suitable for diabetics.

A sweet and spiced fruity indulgence! Treat yourself to this these tender roasted pears in a lemon herbal tea syrup. Ideal for diabetics.

These tropical jelly cups, topped with passionfruit pulp and coconut yoghurt, are the perfect chilled dessert to enjoy after a hot day at the beach. And they are suitable for diabetics.

These delicious makrut lime and curry fish parcels are a light and healthy meal, perfect for the warmer weather. And they are suitable for diabetics.

Start the day off with this refreshing and healthy smoothie, filled with sweet cherries, walnuts and black chia seeds.

This Mediterranean meatloaf makes a delicious flavoursome dish for the whole family. Serves best with roasted vegetables or a green leafy salad.

Mango and coconut are the quintessential flavours of summer. These ice-blocks will be a summer hit for all ages to cool down in the sun.

We have created a lemon twist on a classic favourite - the Lamington. We've even made this recipe gluten-free, and nut-free, so everyone can enjoy!

These fun bite size, Texi-mexi pizzas are great for kids to get a taste of Mexico or delicious nibbles for Mexican themed parties!

Add some spice to your classic burger with these lamb mince patties, filled with chilli-paste, garlic, and topped off with some Greek-style yoghurt.

Sprinkled with a light dusting of icing sugar, these pretty biscuits add a celebratory note to your Christmas or birthday festivities. Use your favourite jam to fill.

Make ahead: You can make pie up to 4 hours ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Low fat: Use reduced-fat or skim milk. We used a frozen chunky vegetable mix of cauliflower, broccoli and carrot. Choose a potato variety that’s suitable for mashing. Note

This lemon meringue pie has the more simple biscuit base, rather than the classic pastry. The tart, citrusy filling topped with lightly baked meringue is true to tradition.

Lattice Biscuits are no longer being made, but any plain un-iced biscuit can be used.

Line base and 2 sides using 1 strip of paper Repeat with remaining 2 sides. These will act as levers when removing slice from pan. Note

Sure it's convenient to buy liquid or cubed beef stock from the supermarket, but nothing quite beats the natural goodness and flavour of the home made version. Freeze in convenient batches to use in sauces and gravies.

Fresh corn can be used instead of canned corn; you will need two cobs. Sour cream or yoghurt can be used instead of the creme fraiche. Fritters can be made the day before; top them with creme fraiche etc, an hour or so before serving. Note

This recipe can be frozen. Just complete the recipe to the end of step 2. Cool to room temperature. Spoon into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave on medium power (50%) […]

We used butter beans but you can use any canned white beans you like. This recipe can be made a day ahead. Store pitta crisps in an airtight container. Note

The gazpacho can be made ahead to step three. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can substitute fresh mint leaves for chervil and red wine vinegar for the sherry vinegar. Note

Rich, savoury beef broth makes an excellent base for other dishes, or fortified with added slivers of meat and vegetables, a light soup in its own right.

The frittata can be made a day ahead, and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Store rocky road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Note

Warm, comforting and packed with gorgeous veggies, this soup acts as a perfect pick-me-up on a cold day.

Tasty tuna and feta turnovers make a great light lunch or after-school snack, and are perfect for popping in a lunch-box the next day. Easy, affordable and delicious food.

This dessert is something else, sweet, crisp and fragrant champagne jelly studded with ripe stone fruit and juicy raspberries. A sophisticated end to a lovely dinner party.

Crunch through these crisp wonton wrappers to the juicy duck filling inside. A classic Chinese dish, these duck wonton cups are perfect for a light lunch or entree.

These tiny prosciutto wrapped bocconcini are bound to become a go-to recipe when you need something to pass around at parties, as they're completely adorable as well as delicious.

This class Thai green chicken curry, made with freshly prepared green curry paste, is a revelation; fragrant, spicy, creamy and delicious. Serve with steamed rice and lime wedges.

The slightly astringent flavour of quince is the perfect foil to the sweet creaminess of cheesecake, especially when doused in fresh lemon juice. This quince and vanilla cheesecake has our favourite granita biscuit base. Yum.

This Thai seafood soup will certainly warm you up, with plenty of herbs, garlic cloves and red chillies.

Rich, creamy and sweet, this classic custard recipe is the perfect accompaniment to many pies, cakes and desserts.

This chocolate nougat frozen parfait is incredibly simple to make, but is bound to impress. A great way to end a special dinner party.

These tasty little Greek-style cheese and spinach filo triangles are delicious served with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Great as finger food or for an after-school snack.

Red curry paste, coconut milk and coriander give this Thai-style pumpkin soup its unique flavour, while tender pieces of chicken thigh turn a bowl into a meal.

The piñata is quick and easy to make, but make sure the top edge of the shell doesn’t have any weak spots. If the piñata does break, re-melt the chocolate and start again. The piñata can be made several days ahead of the party. Note

store recipe can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

Equipment deep 23cm (9¼-inch) square cake pan 30cm (12-inch) round or square prepared cake board and a bamboo skewer. The cake can be made a day before the party. Note

These nuts are so moreish it will be hard to hand them over; to prevent such a dilemma, double the quantity and the problem is solved! Note

Recipe can be prepared 4 hours ahead up to the end of step 4. Note

With a name that loosely translates as "top of the shelf", ras el hanout is a Moroccan blend of the best a spice merchant has to offer.

We used chicken breast mince in this recipe. Note

Potted prawns can be made a day before the picnic, keep well-iced during transportation. Make crostini close to departure time. Note

Keep salad refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving. Note

Suitable from 6 months Store, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. Purée is suitable to freeze, in 1-tablespoon portions in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Note

Pizza fingers can be prepared the day before; put the toppings on, then cover them with plastic wrap and store them in the fridge. Bake when ready to eat. Note