Easy-bake bread

Baking homemade bread needn’t be difficult – this recipe is easy to follow

Cheese & spinach penne with walnut crumble

A twist on macaroni cheese, with added veg and a crunchy topping of bread and nuts – make in batches and freeze

Jam & white chocolate roly-poly

A suet pudding that’s baked instead of steamed, and rolled for a modern twist

Sticky malt loaves

There’s something very satisfying about a cup of tea with a slice of buttered malt loaf – this simple, good-for-you version makes two and improves on keeping

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

Green bean & mustard pickle

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Got a glut of runner beans, or just fancy a twist on classic English piccalilli? This low-fat preserve is great with ham or in cheese sandwiches

Silly twits ice cream

You don’t have to own an ice-cream maker to enjoy a homemade, freezer friendly staple

Sticky citrus sponge cake

A great dessert to feed a crowd at the end of a Sunday lunch – it’s like a baked version of a steamed syrup sponge

Christmas pudding with citrus & spice

A fruity pud, served with orange custard cream, makes the perfect end to the traditional Christmas meal

Lamb with Christmas spices

Keep this in the freezer ready for dinner parties and serve it with rice and salad or crunchy potatoes and vegetables