Featured Casual Recipes
Rum Punch
Shivi Ramoutar's recipe for this classic Caribbean cocktail combines sweet and sour flavours for a fruity weekend tipple
Author:Shivi Ramoutar
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: - mins Prep: 5 mins
Mediterranean Slices
Keep sliced roasted peppers, puff pastry and artichokes in the freezer and you'll never be stuck for a smart starter again
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 20 mins Prep: 10 mins
Caribbean Beef Patties
Spice up beef mince with turmeric, thyme and hot pepper sauce before folding in shortcrust pastry for a tasty dinner or lunch
Author:Cassie Best
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 50 mins Prep: 10 mins
Sweet & Sour Chicken
This homemade sweet and sour sauce is so much better than a takeaway. Great with rice or noodles
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 20 mins Prep: 15 mins - 20 mins
No-Fail Yorkies
Perfect for mopping up gravy, these soft but crisp Yorkshire puddings will rise every time thanks to a great batter
Author:Sarah Cook
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Makes 12
Cook: 40 mins Prep: 5 mins
Artichoke & Olive Calzones
These Italian parcels make a great vegetarian weeknight dinner - use a shop-bought bread mix to save time
Author:Katy Greenwood
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 20 mins Prep: 15 mins
Griddled Flatbreads
These flatbreads go well with dips and are the perfect finger food for outdoor entertaining
Author:Mary Cadogan
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Makes about 16
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 15 mins
Scampi With Tartare Sauce
Crispy beer battered langoustine or prawn tails with a mayo-based dip of gherkins, capers and herbs
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: 20 mins Prep: 30 mins
Spinach With Chilli & Lemon Crumbs
Wilt fresh greens then serve with crispy breadcrumbs, chilli and garlic for a low-fat, healthy side dish
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 5 mins
Speedy Moroccan Meatballs
A great twist on meatballs for a quick and tasty supper
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 15 mins Prep: 5 mins