Crunchy nut cake decoration

This easy almond cake topping makes for a beautiful golden decoration suitable for any special occasion fruitcake

Apricot & almond fruitcake

This bake is lighter than the traditional rich fruitcake and is a blank canvas to ice and decorate as you wish

Chilli chocolate egg lollies

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

Cheese & ham souffléd omelette

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This fluffy and filling meal for one uses up leftover ham or gammon and makes a great brunch served with baked beans

Spiced toffee apple cake

Try a twist on traditional toffee apples – sugared, spiced and very very nice!

Stilton & cranberry toastie

A toasted sandwich is a great way to use up cheeseboard leftovers and makes a delicious and thrifty lunch

Jam & white chocolate roly-poly

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

Blackcurrant Bakewell

Baking doesn’t have to be complicated – this simple fruity traybake is ready in 45 minutes

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