Parkin

Parkin is a traditional sponge cake from Northern England flavoured with syrupy molasses, oatmeal and ginger. A lovely teatime treat!

Peppermint & rose cream napkin decorations

These elegant edible adornments really finish off a beautifully set dinner table on those special occasions

Snowman friends cake decoration

Icing and decorating a Christmas cake may take time but this sweet snowy scene will be a hit with kids

Potato, cheddar & red onion pasties

Cram shortcrust pastry parcels with oozing cheese and sweet onion chutney – versatile bites with a professional finish

Barley, chicken & mushroom risotto

Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley

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

Leek, cheddar & bacon loaf sandwich

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Do away with pesky slices of bread and bake your cheesy filling into your loaf – serve as thick wedges

Raid-the-cupboard tuna sweetcorn cakes

Tinned fish is a lifesaver when you need to rustle up some simple potato patties for a healthy, budget-friendly supper

Feta & sweetcorn samosas

These light and crispy Indian veggie snacks freeze really well and make a great party bite

Proper chicken curry

Impress with this tandoori masala-spiced Indian dish with peppers, coconut and fresh coriander