SINCE the Ashes began women across the land have been shunned for cricket. So former fast bowler Darren Gough has come up with these man-friendly recipes, which will put fellas back in their ladies’ good books.

England’s triumphant victory in the Ashes series has come at a price for many men.

Lengthy stints in front of the television late at night probably hasn’t done much for their relationships, and now it’s time to win the ladies back.

Cue Darren Gough. The former cricket legend has donned his pinny and come up with a selection of sumptuous recipes that will put you back in favour with the other half.

“Together with Red Tractor beef and lamb I’ve come up with a load of quick and simple recipes for us blokes to cook up a storm,” says Darren, who is probably better known by non-cricket fans for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.

We'll be running the recipes all week, so come back for meals that should get you back in the good books.

Howzat!