Paul Ainsworth recipes

A twist on a classic fish finger sandwich the whole family will love. Try lightly salting the cod to firm it up before cooking

Try this gorgeous spiced twist on apple sauce to serve alongside your turkey at Christmas. It also works wonderfully with festive ham on Boxing Day

Prep all the elements for these pavlovas and let the kids build them. Pineapple and passion fruit is a great springtime combination, or try berries in the summer

Rustle up this easy pesto pasta salad for the family. Customise it by adding your kid's favourite veg

Try this one-pan piri piri chicken for a family dinner and adjust the chilli levels to suit your family's tolerance. You can use a whole chicken instead, if you like

Make your own baguettes and pesto to make these pizza-inspired sandwiches for the whole family. They're surprisingly quick and easy to make and are great for lunch or a light dinner

Blend together basil, pine nuts or cashews, parmesan, garlic and olive oil to make your own pesto. It's perfect for pizzas, pasta and sandwiches