Articles & Recipes

Made with the same spices and plump fruit as the traditional buns, this hot cross loaf is delicious eaten warm from the oven, or toasted and spread with butter. Makes about 10 servings.

Pure indulgence, this rich cake is fragrant with spices and rum, and comes with a delicious boozy caramel sauce to serve alongside

This simple pizza dough recipe is a great way to get into making your own pizzas, especially if you have young helpers who like to get involved! It’s easy to scale up the quantities if needed, and the dough can be rolled as thick or as thin as you like. Makes one large pizza, or several smaller ones.

With a little adult help (though Mums are officially excused!), children can follow this easy recipe to make a personal, home-made gift that tastes every bit as good as it looks.

Make the most of summer’s sweet strawberries with this classic dessert (nectarines, plums or ripe apricots would also work well here). To get ahead, you can make the meringue case the night before and assemble the topping just before serving, if wished. Serves 6-8.

Make the most of summer’s sweet strawberries with these individual versions of a classic dessert. To get ahead, you can make the meringue cases the night before and assemble the topping just before serving, if wished. Makes 6 mini pavlovas.

Simple but delicious, these little shortbread biscuits are a sweet way to say ‘I love you’ on Mother’s Day. Makes 15-20 biscuits, depending on cutter size.

We remain sceptical about the concept of ‘leftover’ hot cross buns, but – should you find yourself in this situation – we can’t think of a nicer way to finish them off! Serves 4.

It’s Easter, so why not go all-out for chocolate and whip up this easy, fudgy cake! Relatively quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for unexpected guests or a post-dinner treat. Serves approx. 8.

Studded with dried fruit and subtly flavoured with lemon and nutmeg, these tasty biscuits are just the ticket after a spring stroll! Makes about 20 biscuits.

Flavoured with our own, locally-distilled gin, this special twist on the classic Lemon Drizzle cake is a perfect teatime treat for G&T-loving mums everywhere.

These little cheesecakes are perfect for an indulgent pudding - decorate the tops with mini-eggs, chocolate sprinkles or whatever tickles your fancy! Makes 8