I love a queen of puddings. Breadcrumbs, soaked in milk, vanilla flavoured egg, jam on top and then meringue. And when made well, it’s delicious. It’s also a great way to use up old bread or leftover jams, so it’s basically a store cupboard essential. Don’t use a sugary jam as the whole thing will then become overpoweringly sweet.
Enjoy a savoury twist on the classic mince pie by working sharp cheddar into the pastry – it pairs wonderfully with the rich, fruity mincemeat
Make these ‘kitty paws’ for breakfast with jams or any other toast toppers your family might like. Breadmaking is a great indoor activity for little ones
Bring a sweet tang to salad with pickled blackberries. They provide a lovely contrast to the creamy ricotta, and the addition of beetroot adds deeper flavour and a pop of colour
Take a jam roly poly pudding and transform it into swirled buns. It uses tangzhong – a Chinese-style milk and flour paste that yields exceptionally fluffy buns
Enjoy chicken and chips with a Greek-style makeover using a gorgeous spice rub then cooking the chicken until tender. Serve with our confit tomatoes
Leave this spiced veg traybake for a day or two in the cake tin for the best taste and texture, then top with the soft cheese icing before serving
Make these Japanese cucumber sushi rolls to serve as canapés or a snack. You could also add lettuce, or herbs such as chives or basil
Make these bright pancakes for a weekend brunch – they’re a fun way to use up in-season apples
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Combine shakshuka with meatballs to make this easy midweek meal for the whole family. Cook and serve in the pan to cut down on washing-up
Serve up a summer version of a sharing platter with baked cheese in the centre and plenty of nibbles alongside. Enjoy al fresco with friends and drinks
Use a tub of shop-bought pistachio ice cream as the base for this summertime sundae made with baklava, pistachios and fresh strawberries
