Congratulations to the Tesco Young Chefs of the Year: Senior winner was Laura Clifford from Co Louth.

Serves 4

This is a poshed-up version of mushrooms on toast. Virtually all fungi are delicious on toast so this can be very humble or very exotic depending on the variety chosen.

A winning combination of firm white fish and prawns in a creamy, parsley-flecked béchamel sauce under a mound of crispy-topped mashed potato, makes this a fabulous lunch or supper dish.

Vanilla fairy cakes are a childhood staple and a centrepiece at children’s parties.

A really useful recipe, popular with all ages, these chicken drumsticks can feed a crowd and you’ll have none of the ‘big four’ allergens to worry about.

Calorie-free.

Guests are always wildly impressed by a well risen soufflé and, believe me, it’s not rocket science so don’t imagine for one moment that you can’t do it.

This is a terrific standby recipe that can be tarted up in all sorts of ways or simply slathered on hot thin toast or crusty bread.

This is one of those dishes that can be mouth-watering or a complete disaster. Its success depends on the broccoli being carefully cooked so that it is bright green and just tender.