Starter Mushroom Crostini with Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta “Cheese” Spread This party favourite uses a delicious tofu-based basil vegan ricotta spread, and is topped with a rich mixed mushroom mixture for the perfect bite-size appetizer! Prep time: 10 mins Cook time:...

Make this easy orzo and cauliflower dish in just 25 minutes. It serves one for a main meal, plus there’s leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day.     Preparation time: 5 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Serves: 1-2   Ingredients: ½ cauliflower , broken into...

Serve up these amazing sage sausage rolls as a canapé at your Christmas cocktail party. They’re the perfect savoury mouthful! Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Serves: about 28   Ingredients: 30g salted butter 500g block puff pastry Plain flour for...

Serve this self-saucing butterscotch pudding warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat for the whole family. It’s sure to disappear in a flash Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 1 hour   Ingredients: 100g butter , melted, plus a little for the dish 275g...

Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: 30 mins to 1 hour Serves: 6–8 Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 bay leaf 25g/1oz unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium pumpkin (prepared weight about 850g/1lb 14oz)...

A fantastic cookie recipe, these delicious cookies are almost cakes, with a lovely soft texture that melts in your mouth, you will have the adults and children coming back for more!!! Ingredients: 200g softened butter 300g soft brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs...

Ingredients: 300ml lukewarm water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 packet active dry yeast, about 2 1/4 teaspoons 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped, plus more for sprinkling 470g all-purpose flour, plus more for...

Ingredients: 700 g watermelon 1 small red onion 180 g feta cheese 1 bunch of fresh mint extra virgin olive oil   Method: Scoop out and chop the watermelon flesh into chunks, discarding the peel. Peel and finely slice the onion, crumble the feta, then pick the...

Ingredients: 1 tbsp ginger Ginger, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3 stalks lemongrass, outer leaves removed, finely chopped 2 tbsp coriander leaves, plus extra to serve 2 red chillies, thinly sliced (leave the seeds in if you like it spicy) 2 tbsp vegetable oil 250g...

Ingredients: 1 orange 3 tablespoons vanilla sugar 400ml double cream 600g mixed seasonal berries , such as blackberries, loganberries, blueberries, red and white currants, good gooseberries and strawberries 4 meringue nests PASTRY 250g plain flour , plus extra for...