Take a look : Here's the tin, greased and dusted The filling in the tin, ready for the oven Out of the oven, leave to cool A s...

This isn't just any old cake – it's a decadent chocolate cake – it's divine! The bonus is that it's easy – it does exactly...

Gently fry your onion and garlic, using another drop of rapeseed oil if necessary. Add the spices and cook together so that the spices are ...

We're so focused on the day that Christmas Eve supper tends to be forgotten. I suggest you use your trusted slow cooker – save time and...

Have a look at these, I hope you'll find them helpful : Ta dah! Hints & tips A reminder that the apple sauce freezes well a...

This dish ticks two boxes – it's for those who love “stuffing” with their roast and with the extra ingredients it becomes a vegetarian r...

I was able to get preserving sugar, which was a surprise dice the red onion as finely as you can manage it makes for a more refined tex...

It might seem an odd contribution to the Christmas menu - all I can say is that if ever I'm asked to cook or bake for a gathering cheese...

… for the Christmas holidays – apples again but with a zhuzh! Here's a series of separate elements that can be used on their own or pu...

Pizookie photos and options too ... Straight from the oven and can be straight to the table not forgetting the ice cream of course ...

... or desserts if you prefer! This is a fun recipe and very popular with everyone who likes chocolate and the hot and cold combination – I...

Here's my tip – the recipe says “line a 20cm square shallow tin ...”. dip a teaspoon into the melted chocolate and place a tiny blob in...

... or want something different Design your own Rocky Road Traditionally Rocky Road is made using Brazil nuts, glacé cherries and mar...

… or a gift in a box! I've lost count of how many adults and children alike love Rocky Road. This treat is so easy and makes heaps so...

I don't know whether you've come across this product but you can buy orange curd. It's delicious and an excellent addition to yo...

… or may be the adults too if they don't like coffee in a dessert! Orange Tiramisu Grated rind and juice of 2 oranges 20fl oz whip...

You won't need your slow cooker – you can use a large frying pan or a casserole. Following the recipe, substitute the braising steak w...

Seal the diced steak in batches in a large frying pan using a drop of rapeseed oil then set aside in your slow cooker. Gently fry your oni...

We're so focused on the day that Christmas Eve supper tends to be forgotten. I suggest you use your trusted slow cooker – save time and...

As I said, if you've decided that you're going to buy “party food” then choose carefully, browse and browse again. Whatever your ch...