Beef & pickle pasties

Bake pickle or chutney into traditional Cornish shortcrust pastry parcels to save serving on the side

Tomato soup with cheese & Marmite twists

A comforting childhood favourite – make up a batch and keep in the freezer for a quick supper

Chocolate fudge Easter cakes

A chocolatey tea-time treat that kids will love to help out with

Simple simnel cake

This is a perfect quick-mix-fix for Easter – based on traditional recipes

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

Yummy chocolate log

A Christmas treat the kids will enjoy helping to make, with an unusual minty filling

Smoked salmon soufflés

These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving

Pineapple upside-down cake

Retro rocks. This classic pineapple upside-down cake makes a fun centre piece for afternoon tea and brings back many childhood memories.

Chocolate & raspberry creams

This stunning yet simple dessert is the perfect way to end a dinner party

Bobotie

Pronounced ba-boor-tea, the national dish of South Africa is a delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka