You could go to all the trouble of making your own puff pastry for these simple dishes, but there’s really no need

Remember to chill the diplomat cream while you’re getting the apple slices ready for the oven

Preheating the oven is crucial to your success with this very straightforward process

Simple marinades and dressings should be your go-tos as the seasons change

Prepare this flavour-filled chicken in advance and store in the fridge

Take a minute to learn how to make this dressing and you’ll have a skill for life

There’s an easy tip for blanching your spears that will make all the difference

Adding sugar and sea salt to your boiling water will greatly enhance the result

Remember to discard the bottom third of the asparagus spears – this is often too woody

Trapped between winter and summer days, these two dishes work perfectly whatever the weather throws at us

Perfect dish to fuel you up in the cold but equally delicious as a light lunch or dinner al fresco

This dish is rich and comforting, especially with slabs of brown bread and butter on the side

Does anybody remember who put Fairy Liquid in Mark’s fairy cakes during home economics class?

You won’t even need an electric mixer for this really easy cake

Follow my simple tip to get rid of air bubbles from your mix