Sarah Butler: My recipes for a classic lasagne and a roast chicken traybake

Both recipes are big on flavour, simple to prepare, and family friendly, with minimal washing up.

Lasagne is the ultimate make-ahead dish, layered with rich meat filling, velvety white sauce, and plenty of cheese.

When life gets busy, having a couple of go-to family meals that are hearty, reliable, and versatile is a real lifesaver. These two recipes, classic lasagne and a flavour-packed roast chicken traybake are exactly that. Both are designed to make week nights easier while still delivering the kind of comfort food everyone looks forward to.

Lasagne is the ultimate make-ahead dish, layered with rich meat filling, velvety white sauce, and plenty of cheese. It’s filling, warming, and stretches beautifully, meaning one tray can feed a crowd or be portioned up for another day. Perfect for busy evenings or when you want to cook once and enjoy twice.