Popular & practical recipes anyone can cook...

Pasta & rice

Macaroni cheese

Macaroni cheese

When you think of traditional winter warmers macaroni cheese has got to be near the top of the pile. Creamy, delicious and filling

Quark macaroni cheese

Quark macaroni cheese

A great family favourite, this classic dish has been given t he healthy treatment.

No-bake bacon lasagne

No-bake bacon lasagne

A no-bake lasagne? How does that work? Find out with this ingenious recipe. Serves 3-4

Turkey pasta carbonara

Turkey pasta carbonara

The perfect way to use up your turkey leftovers in this pasta carbonara

Slimy snails

Slimy snails

These Halloween snails look deliciously slimy. Who's going to be brave enough to take the first bite?

Most viewed in pasta & rice

Traditional family-friendly lasagne

Traditional family-friendly lasagne

A shortlist of 5 quality ingredients is all you need to make this easy, impressive family favourite. Go on - give them a taste of what they really love!

Smoked sausage & tomato pasta

Smoked sausage & tomato pasta

If you've never tried pasta with sausage in it, this is the perfect recipe for you to put on the table - your family will thank you for it!

Creamy mushroom stroganoff

Creamy mushroom stroganoff

Actress Tamzin Outhwaite is a great fan of mushrooms - she loves this recipe for a quick, delicious and healthy stroganoff - perfect for a week-night

New on Secret Sauce

  • Chocolate dipped strawberries Chocolate dipped strawberries
    Viva strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven and make a delicious treat and a healthier alternative to a bar of chocolate.
    15th Mar 2015 at 1:55pm in cakes & desserts
  • Fenland celery, herb & bacon parcels
    Fenland celery tastes delicious when roasted. Cooking it in little parcels keeps all the flavours and lovely juices in. Try this easy recipe for family suppers, children love anything wrapped up!
    15th Mar 2015 at 1:55pm in meat & poultry
  • Strawberry & almond macaroons
    Macaroons are the perfect dessert to follow a romantic dinner - the perfect treat!
    10th Feb 2015 at 8:41pm in cakes & desserts

Food poll

Do you buy organic food?