Roasted tomato tart with double-cheese crust

A quick and simple tin-free tart with vibrant tomato topping and homemade cheddar and Parmesan pastry

Zesty orange marzipan

Homemade marzipan out does shop-bought every time, if orange isn’t your thing try ginger or cinnamon – it’s simple too

Crushed pea fish cakes with chilli-lime mayo

Nothing says comfort food like homemade fish cakes

Ginger simnel cake with spring flowers

As well as the topping, the cake has a hidden layer of
homemade marzipan mixed
with ginger…

Sweet & sour chicken

This homemade sweet and sour sauce is so much better than a takeaway. Great with rice or noodles

Ham, pea & mint pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Get nostalgic for childhood picnics with these springtime homemade pasties

Spicy plum tart with marsala custard

There’s nothing like a homemade fruit pudding with custard, and this easy-to-make tart is one of the best

Garden herb pesto

Enjoy homemade garden pesto in the depth of winter with this fragrant, freezable recipe

Sausage & egg baps with spicy tomato sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give the humble sausage sarnie the brunch treatment by serving it in buns with fresh, piquant homemade ketchup

5 easy pizza toppings

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Knock up a quick dough base then choose one of these exciting toppings for an easy homemade Italian feast

Scandinavian roast turkey with prune & juniper stuffing & caramelised apples

Adding lingonberry jam or redcurrant sauce to your Turkey cooking juices gives traditional gravy a touch of sweetness

Salmon rillettes

A little like a salmon terrine, this dish is terrific with homemade bread, served as a starter