Cranberry, raisin & pecan knot

Serve this spiced and fruity white bread toasted with lashings of butter and jam

Cheese & caramelised onion coburg

This savoury cheese and onion bread is delicious served warm from the oven

Sticky chocolate drop cakes

This easy-to-make bake will keep somewhere cool in an airtight tin for up to two days

Pistachio friands with chocolate ice cream

Worthy of a posh restaurant but really easy, try these little bakes for afternoon tea in the garden

Simple simnel cake

This is a perfect quick-mix-fix for Easter – based on traditional recipes

Steak & roasted shallot pie with a mustard crust

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Replace your roast this Sunday with a warming pie straight from the oven

Herby lamb cobbler

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This warming cobbler is impossible to resist on a winter’s day, but is so delicious you’ll be cooking it up all year round

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

Christmas cupcakes

Have fun with the kids over the Christmas holidays making and decorating these easy cakes

Pancetta-wrapped turkey breast with herby lemon & pine nut stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
No need for impressive carving skills with this easy-to-serve dish with creamy gravy

Celeriac tartare with smoked trout

This is a twist on remoulade – served with flaked smoked fish and dressed leaves, it makes an easy starter

Raspberry & lemon polenta cake

Give your sponge an Italian twist with Jane Hornby’s easy-to-make polenta cake