She begins with a visit to her local market, where she gathers both inspiration and produce for a variety of dishes. Back in the kitchen, Allen cooks using potatoes and Dublin Bay prawns.

Later, Allen cooks at home for her family, and adds a new and delicious twist to everyone's favourite - roast chicken. Any left-overs are put to good use in a summery salad, followed by a dessert of iced strawberry meringue cake, and she reveals ways in which to impress guests.

Next, inspired by flavours of the Mediterranean, the chef prepares a feast of classic dishes and sure-fire family favourites - including tagliatelle al ragu, lasagne with caramelised onion with rosemary bread and pear frangipane.

Later, Allen rustles up food for sunny weather, including a nutty quinoa salad, a potato, smoked salmon and dill tart and a spinach, bacon and Gruyere frittata. Plus, more tricks of the trade from Allen's school kitchen and a glimpse of her working life as she visits London.

Rachel Allen's Everyday Kitchen starts on Tuesday, 7 April at 21:00 on BBC Lifestyle, channel 174 on DStv.