Digestive biscuits

Treat yourself to a homemade version of a British classic for the biscuit tin. Top with chocolate, if you like, and enjoy with a relaxing cup of tea

Next level focaccia

Set aside time for a bit of kitchen therapy and bake this classic Italian bread for a savoury treat. It’s best eaten straightaway, but will keep for two days

White chocolate ganache

Top your cakes with a silky white chocolate ganache, or use it to make truffles. Be sure to use good-quality chocolate for the best results

Smash burger pancakes

Try our savoury pancake burgers, complete with gherkins, burger sauce and cheese slices. They’re sure to go down a treat with the family on Shrove Tuesday

Pistachio cake

Try this light and fluffy pistachio cake, topped with sweet pistachio cream, fresh raspberries, crushed nuts and lime zest

Sticky ginger loaf cake

Enjoy a slice of sticky ginger cake with a cup of afternoon tea or take along to a coffee morning – it’s always a crowd-pleaser

Crispy gnocchi with cavolo nero pesto, asparagus & peas

Make your own gnocchi for the lightest, cloud-like dumplings. If you need to make dinner in a hurry, you can use a pack of ready-made gnocchi instead

Milk buns

Use the ‘tangzhong’ method (making a roux-like paste to add to the dough) to give the bread in these milk buns an excellent rise and soft, fluffy texture

Carrot & pineapple cake

Make this budget-friendly tropical cake with canned or fresh pineapple. If you’re using fresh, decorate with pineapple ‘flowers’ for the wow factor

Veg peel fritters

Make veg peelings the star of the show with these easy fritters. They’re perfect the day after a big family dinner, such as at Christmas time

Air-fryer lemon drizzle cake

Ever tried your air-fryer for baking? While it’s not ideal for perfectly even cakes, it’s great for a fuss-free loaf cake, like this lemon drizzle

German apple cake

Use your favourite eating apples to bake this traditional German apple cake. Enjoy it with afternoon tea or take to a coffee morning