These recipes aren’t based on nutritional calculations, but I guarantee they’ll leave you satisfied without feeling unhealthy

The chicken here should end up brown and crispy on all sides

A lot of the cooking in this simple, flavour-filled dish takes place in the oven

Delivering a festive wow factor doesn’t have to involve loads of fiddly effort

Ideally, the cake element here will be made ahead and left overnight in the fridge

A key appeal of this glamorous dessert is that it can be made ahead, at least in part

These two slightly alternative main course recipes are simple yet stunning

Key to the success of this dish is a proper meat thermometer

This simple main course can be served in its own roasting tin

It’s too easy to get stuck in the kitchen at Christmas – these dishes should help to avoid that

It’s a dish that is often prepared poorly but this recipe will make it perfectly

Few fancy starter recipes are as simple as this one

The further I get into my career, the more I realise that the best dishes often contain the fewest ingredients

Prunes with warm syrup – what could be more comforting on a chilly day?

Remember to make sure you don’t knock out too much air at the end stages