Recipes to make at home

All of the recipes below are the same as the ones given to hospitals as part of the series, but this time I’ve converted them to serve a family of four. When putting this website together, I realised that the recipes could also be made at home relatively cheaply. They are nutritious and great for the family. I hope you enjoy them!

Beef and Mushroom Pie
Make this simple pie recipe on the BBC Food site even easier by cooking the filling in a slow cooker the day before you want to serve it.
Lancashire Hot Pot
The stew can be made in advance and topped with potatoes and baked on the day you want to eat it – more at BBC Food.

Courgette and Broccoli Quiche
View the BBC Food site for this inexpensive veggie quiche that’s perfect for summer suppers.
Mushroom Stroganoff
Visit the BBC Food site to try this quick, creamy and comforting vegetarian casserole with brown or basmati rice.
Gratin of Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Served hot or cold, this all-in-one dish tastes as good as it looks. Get the recipe at BBC Food.

Butternut Squash and Lime Soup
This quick, simple and healthy soup makes a perfect lunch - just add bread and butter. Recipe at BBC Food.
Roast Parsnip and Rosemary Soup
Roasting brings out the sweet, earthy flavour of parsnips and makes for a wonderfully aromatic soup. Detailsat BBC Food.
Cauliflower and Apple soup
BBC Food shows how to take two classic British ingredients and whip up a light, fresh soup.

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce
Baking rather than steaming the pudding saves time, and still produces a moist sponge. Get the recipe at BBC Food.