This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

An Italian twist on an English classic, with sundried tomato, spinach and aubergine, this veggie pie makes a super budget supper

We've taken the humble cottage pie to the next level by giving it defined layers, fluffier mash and a rarebit topping with extra gravy for serving

Add a little 'mamma mia' to a beef stew with pancetta and oregano, and a crunchy topping of Parmesan-coated potatoes

A hearty meal for all the family, by Gary Rhodes. You can prepare it up to a month in advance

Try a new topping for your comforting bake by adding cauliflower and a little cheddar cheese - there'll be some leftover for a second meal, too

A classic reborn; a low-fat beef mince pie with a parsnip topping

Try this twist on the classic cottage pie. The creamy truffle flavour of celeriac makes it really comforting – an ideal family dish for cold winter nights

A quick cottage pie that uses low-fat buttermilk in the mash

These rostis with beef mince are great for using up leftover mashed potato and are ideal for a family supper

Pre-prepare the mince base and freeze it to make this delicious cottage pie later in the week. It's a wonderfully comforting and nutritious family meal

Try this twist on cottage pie using venison instead of beef. If you don't fancy the spiced mash topping, you can swap that out, too, for a puff pastry lid

Use penny buns or mixed wild mushrooms for this rich and earthy vegetarian recipe

The combination of braised beef and cheesy mashed potatoes will always be a family favourite

Spice up traditional cottage pie with Middle Eastern flavours and add chickpeas to the mashed topping for a more exotic beef mince recipe

We've got some lovely twists on shepherd's pie on the site, but we were missing a definitive version of this classic family recipe – here it is!

Try our classic Bramley apple pie with homemade shortcrust pastry. Simplicity is key to this traditional dish which makes for a comforting family pudding.

Give your midweek meal a Mexican twist with our easy enchilada pie. Packed with nutritious veggies, it provides a whopping four of your 5-a-day

The classic family dish from the Cooking with Auntie Sara series - perfect for getting the kids involved

This is just what you need on a cold night. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes

The secret to this shepherd's pie filling is to choose big carrots so they don’t lose their texture when cooked

Make this comforting pie in bulk and freeze in separate servings, so you can defrost only what you need

A simple fish pie recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare. Portion into ramekins and freeze for quick toddler meals or cook in a big dish for the perfect family supper

A crispy pie that you can adapt for your needs, add chicken or keep it veggie. A good fail-safe for your repertoire

Delicious and easy - a fish pie anyone can make. You'll learn how to poach fish and make a white sauce too

Lime, cream and a buttery biscuit base – this zesty oven-baked treat makes a refreshing and indulgent end to a meal

You can't go wrong with a classic lemon meringue pie, and this easy recipe is particularly good

Fill a sweet shortcrust pastry tart case with lightly spiced squash to make a traditional American treat.

Enjoy sausages and kale with a cheesy mash topping made with leeks and mustard. You can freeze this pie for busy weeknights when you need to feed a crowd

Nothing beats a classic homemade steak pie, complete with golden-brown flaky pastry and a rich filling. This easy family feast only takes 15 minutes to prep