When it comes to a weeknight dinner that’s easy, warming and hits the spot every time, there are few things like a jacket potato. Plus, it works just as well for an easy WFH lunch. The spuds may take a little time to crisp to perfection (unless you have an air fryer, in which the whole process is made much speedier), but once they’re cooked, dinner couldn’t be easier.

And while classic toppings – beans, cheese or tuna mayo, for example – will always be good, if you’re a loyal baked potato fan but are looking for something different, we’re taking inspiration from Spud Man’s Spudtacular Baked Potato Cookbook. Taking jacket spuds to a whole new level, the book features 40 delicious combos that are here to revolutionise your weeknight meals. From vegetarian-friendly options to one inspired by a Reuben sandwich, we’re sharing three recipes below.  

Sophisticated flats have long been associated with elegance and of-the-moment trends. In the 1950s, Audrey Hepburn wore Ferragamo ballet flats with slim black jersey tops and midi skirts, while Brigitte Bardot could be seen in Repetto ballet pumps with Breton stripe T-shirts. The shoes reached cult status in the 00s thanks to Kate Moss, who wore hers with skinny jeans, daisy dukes, waistcoats and blazers.

This year has seen a resurgence of interest in the ballet flat, with the trend popping up on catwalks and the feet of some of our favourite style icons. An understated gem, they look great with almost everything, whether it’s cuffed horseshoe jeans, ankle-grazing evening dresses, tailored trousers or Bermuda shorts and an oversized shirt. Throughout the seasons – day or night – they look elegant, stylish and contemporary. Whatever your preference, mesh, embellished, colourful, classic and square-toe styles are all available, including versatile day-to-night leopard options, gold leather pumps and red and crystal embellished mesh shoes.