Easter simnel cake

Bake this classic Easter simnel cake. Top with 11 balls of marzipan – said to represent 11 of Jesus’s disciples, leaving off Judas – or with spring flowers

Panettone muffins

Use a tabletop mixer to make these festive panettone muffins. Put the dough in the fridge overnight to rise, then bake it fresh for breakfast or brunch

Venison madras

Use a shop-bought curry paste for this madras, or try making it with our recipe. Using venison makes the dish extra-special, but lamb or beef work well too

Giant jam tart

This giant jam tart will go down a storm at a party. They're so easy to make, you can bake serveral at once, and get the kids to help you decorate them

Snowman biscuits

Get little ones to help decorate these festive snowman biscuits. You can bake and freeze the biscuits ahead, then bring them out for a winter’s day activity

Sweet potato parcel

Bake this moreish sweet potato parcel as a vegan Christmas Day centrepiece, enhanced with the festive flavours of sage and chestnuts

Tuscan sausage, kale & ciabatta stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Prep this sausage, kale and bread stuffing up to two days in advance, then bake on the day. If your favourite part of stuffing is the crispy bits, you’ll love this recipe

Spiced lemon & ginger biscuits

Bake these grown-up gingerbread biscuits, spiced with black pepper and stem ginger. They're perfect after dinner with an iced shot of limoncello or a hot toddy

Lemon drop chilli loaf cake

Combine lemons and lemon drop chillies to create a cake with a real citrussy kick. This easy bake makes a stunning centrepiece dessert

Curried carrot soup with cashew & coriander salsa

Warm up on cold winter days with this curried carrot soup, which serves up three of your 5-a-day. It tastes divine topped with our cashew and coriander salsa

Vegan apple crumble

What says comfort food more than apple crumble? Bake this vegan version as a satisfying treat for all the family – perfect with dairy-free cream or custard

Punchy spaghetti

Eat pasta and stay healthy with this punchy spaghetti with courgette, tomatoes and anchovies. It's easy to make and costs under £2 a serving