Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Upgrade cheesy tomato pasta with gnocchi, chorizo and mozzarella for a comforting bake that makes an excellent midweek meal

Cook this simple storecupboard risotto in the oven while you get on with something else – the result is still wonderfully creamy

Take a fresh look at broccoli with this creamy pasta bake

Combine two favourites – bolognese and stuffed pasta shells – to make the ultimate pasta bake. Serve bubbling from the oven for true comfort food

Make this easy baked chicken arrabbiata with tomatoes, peppers and spinach for a simple midweek meal, then freeze any leftovers. Serve with pasta

No need to choose between tangy tomato or creamy cheese sauce – this easy bake, with turkey mince and mascarpone, has the best of both

A great way to get kids to eat spinach, this comforting sausage supper dish is also perfect for a hungry crowd

Transform ratatouille into a bake with a layer of cheese sauce and you won't look back. It makes a great late summer dish and delivers three of your 5-a-day

Serve this budget-friendly baked gnocchi with tomatoes, mozzarella, capers and olives for a delicious midweek family meal when you're short on time

A comforting veggie main packed with rich Italian flavours

Whip up this cheap treat using storecupboard ingredients, tinned tuna and sweetcorn

Combine red peppers, tomato, orzo and olives in a casserole dish to make this easy vegetarian one pot. The bubbling mozzarella topping is particularly special

A simple but very impressive pud, light enough to have a slice to finish a big meal

This dish can be assembled ready for baking a good few hours ahead - and it's all cooked in one pan

Oven-cook your favourite soft cheese until gooey for this last-minute crowd-pleaser. An easy recipe for a dinner party or when entertaining at Christmas

You can make this indulgent chocolate tart up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day

This is vegan comfort food at its best. Layer up slices of aubergine with a spicy coconut milk and tomato sauce for a hearty, warming meal

This elegant, gluten-free main is special enough for a dinner party, yet simple and quick to make for no fuss entertaining

Whip up this cheap, simple and satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.

Enjoy a slice of pure indulgence in the form of our easy no-bake vanilla cheesecake. This easy dessert is delicious served with a fresh strawberry compote

Start the day right with this healthy baked banana porridge containing walnuts, banana and cinnamon. Bananas are a good source of the amino acid tryptophan, which the body needs to make the feel- good hormone serotonin. When eaten with a carb source such as oats, the brain can absorb the tryptophan easily.

Make the popular Italian-American pasta dish, chicken alfredo. We’ve used chicken, spinach and crispy bacon crumbs, but mushrooms are good, too

There’s no need to make a tomato sauce for this Italian-style vegetarian one-pot – the oven will do the work for you

This quick-to-prepare pasta bake with capers, chilli flakes, olives and courgettes is the ideal midweek meal. Tasty and filling, it'll satisfy the whole family

A cross between moussaka and macaroni cheese, this thrifty Mediterranean pasta bake makes for a hearty meal

A rich and creamy baked cheesecake that makes a great dinner party dessert

Roast onions, courgettes and red peppers, then serve in a tomato sauce alongside juicy pork sausages

A one-pot risotto you don't need to stand over for half an hour? Got to be a midweek winner

Do something different with salmon and make this easy seafood pasta bake with added veg. Tasty and filling, it's ideal for feeding the family