Parkin

Parkin is a traditional sponge cake from Northern England flavoured with syrupy molasses, oatmeal and ginger. A lovely teatime treat!

Grilled ham, egg & spiced oven chips

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use up the leftovers from a delicious home-cooked ham with this simple but classic supper

Chilli chocolate egg lollies

A chocolaty treat with a kick – easily adapted for the little ones

The ultimate makeover: Bread & butter pudding

This deliciously light bread & butter pud tastes just as indulgent as the original, but with a third of the fat

Spicy tiffin eggs

A Scotch egg recipe that uses spiced carrots in place of meat so vegetarians need not miss out on this picnic classic

Cuddly egg men

A decoration and breakfast treat in one – please hungry kids with these baked eggs and homemade bread men, they’ll enjoy making them too!

Easy fluffy scones

These are the business – light but with a nice crusty outside

Sausage, bean & cheese pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Only five ingredients and perfect for freezing ahead, these tasty pasties make a very handy stand-by

Double choc shortbreads

These sweet treats will go down a storm at your next bake sale, and cost only around 15p each to make

Syrupy plums with pistachio meringues

This is doubly sticky – gooey, mallowy meringue, hiding under a crisp crust, is paired with syrupy plums

Christmas spiced friands

These light cakes may just be the perfect pudding after an enormous Christmas dinner

Mushroom, shallot & squash pie

A hearty vegetarian main dish that will keep in the freezer for up to two months