Very simple Margherita pizza

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

You can't beat piping hot cheese and tomato on a thin, crispy pizza base – this version is ready in just 35 minutes

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