Christmas mess

Take the classic summer Eton mess combo of cream and meringue and give it a festive twist with frozen mixed berries, cinnamon and blackcurrant liqueur

Pecan toffee cake

Indulge in this gorgeously nutty cake for dessert, then serve the leftovers as you would Christmas cake to whoever pops by

Poached egg salad with garlic croutons

Classic combination of eggs, garlic and cheese make for a rich, yet fresh lunch dish

Tender duck legs with baby turnips

A classic combination, if you have never tried braised duck, get ready for a great melt-in-the-mouth meal

Barney’s Confit of duck

A classic, hugely popular recipe from France – one you can make time and time again and it just gets better

Apple & walnut marmalade

Easy and versatile, this preserve is great with scones

Spiced apple pie

Never heard ‘it’s as Nepalese as apple pie’? Try this classic with a twist and you’ll be converted

Just-egg sandwiches

A classic egg mayonnaise recipe to generously spread on buttered white bread – an afternoon tea or lunchbox staple

Sugar-crusted bara brith

Bara brith (literally ‘speckled bread’) is a tea-time classic, and it seems that almost every Welsh town and every family has their own recipe

Spaghetti with spinach & walnut pesto

Get the feel-good factor with this superhealthy spaghetti dish and try a new variation of classic pesto

Chinese roast duck with pancakes

Set out all the elements of this classic Chinese recipe on the table and let your guests help themselves

Really easy lemonade

A simple classic that everyone can enjoy. Perfect on a hot summer's day