Treat yourself to this hearty chorizo and halloumi breakfast baguette – perfect for the weekend. Make the rich tomato jam in advance and then enjoy it on sausage sarnies, a cheeseboard, chicken thighs…

Make fresh, French bread at home with this simple recipe - an overnight starter called a poolish gives a golden crust and chewy middle.

Fill a baguette with hummus, pesto and colourful veg such as beetroot, red pepper, carrot and green leaves to make this vegetarian rainbow sandwich

A quick and easy lunchtime favourite packed with flavours of the Mediterranean

Quick and easy pizza breads that little ones will love

A real crowd pleaser that will have everyone feeling full. Worth every calorie.

Jazz up your bangers with a sweet honey mustard and soy glaze and serve in a French stick sandwich with salad

Grab a fresh crusty baguette and treat yourself to a chunky bacon sandwich with melting cheese and a rich red onion chutney. Toast 'til golden and serve!

Try a chunky pesto with pine nuts in it to make our chicken, tomatoes and sliced baguette traybake. It's an easy, preparation-light choice for family dinners

Take the sandwich to a new level with this quick and simple prawn and beansprout omelette baguette, served with a zingy chilli and lime dressing

A perfect sandwich for a summer picnic. Filled with salami, spinach, basil, pesto and mozzarella, it has all the flavours of Italy that kids and grownups will enjoy

For the ultimate transportable sandwich, hollow out a French stick and fill with tuna, olives, anchovies and eggs

Use up leftover meat from Sunday's roast in this colourful sandwich

Chilli beans spice up a baguette filling - this recipe is a good source of folic acid and costs around 70p a head

This hearty baguette will really hit the spot when feeding a hungry crowd for lunch

Serve up a sandwich in style with this rustic bap filled with fennel-flavoured meatballs, sweet red pepper and lamb's lettuce

Stuff your sandwich with chicken, carrot, cucumber, spring onion and sweet chilli dressing for Asian zing

James Martin's cost-conscious cut of beef has heaps of flavour and stays moist from the marinade

Barbecue bavette steak and drape over Tom's simple tomato, red onion and feta salad. It makes a lovely lunch or light supper in summertime

Creamy coconut and lightly spiced aubergine work wonderfully with bavette steak. Feel free to swap the naan for rice or even homemade poppadums

Steak with chimichurri sauce is a classic combination, but pickled jalapeños give it a modern twist

Make our simple tomato bruschetta as a classic Italian starter. Ideal for a summer gathering with friends, this easy dish is fresh, tasty and full of flavour

This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping

Make our budget-friendly steak supper even better with a tarragon and mushroom sauce. Serve it with homemade chips for a cosy night in with the family, or for a special occasion like Father's Day

Slow cooking delivers lovely tender meat. Cook this shoulder of pork until it falls apart, shred it, then pile into baguettes or serve alongside veg or salad

Transform a cheap cut of beef into a summer sizzler with a marinade of smoky chipotle chillies, soy and honey, then chargrill to perfection

Make this decadent vegan sandwich using veggies and hummus with an Asian dressing and hot sauce all stuffed inside a baguette. Great for a filling lunch

Get the kids in the kitchen to make this simple side dish - pop any extra garlic butter into the fridge or freezer for a busy weeknight

Make this 'mutant' spaghetti bolognese, a signature dish by actor Jason Isaacs. If you love garlic, this version of spag bol is definitely for you!

Mary Cadogan says 'This soup is still a favourite of mine and always goes down a treat'