This is a true autumnal hero cake, and very simple to do — just weigh, mix and bake. I absolutely love a sticky toffee pudding and this is a little similar, but much lighter. A lovely cup of coffee is the perfect thing to drink with this — you’ll have that cosy autumnal feeling in no time.
Read MoreWhen I lived in northern Italy I made minestrone soup all the time. It’s packed with wholesome vegetables, with aromatic flavours of garlic, oregano and sweet tomatoes.
Read MoreAs shown on Steph’s Packed Lunch - Channel 4. Roast chicken marinated in warm spices best served with a pomegranate jewelled aromatic chickpea and couscous, drizzled with harrisa and mint yogurt.
Read MoreI could make this carbonara with my eyes closed (sometimes they are!). After a long day filming on ITV This Morning or writing up recipes I crave this creamy smoky peppery dish. Here’s how the evening goes... I get everything prepped ahead, and the water boiling for the pasta then I take my glass of wine with up to the bath. After a long soak, I get into my PJs and finish off the pasta. Then the fire gets lit, movie goes on and I curl up on the sofa with this bowl of heaven that makes me feel right again...
Read MoreChewy, classic, and packed full of healthy wholegrain oats, flapjacks are a long-standing family favourite. What’s more, these scrumptious snacks are notoriously simple to make and suit every occasion.
Read MoreCheck out this light, fragrant curry recipe. It’s quick, easy and packed with juicy prawns, creamy coconut milk and crunchy green vegetables.
Read MoreThis three-bean vegetarian chili is a wonderfully simple, one-pot no-fuss dish. The results are magical, a richly flavoured meal that only gets better with time, like a fine wine, if you can make it a day ahead. Serve it up in a large warmed bowl for everyone to help themselves, along with smaller bowls of guacamole, rice, grated cheese and tortilla chips. The perfect Friday night feast!
Read MoreCrispy and golden on the outside, fluffy and light in the middle. A fool-proof recipe, roasted potatoes are a simply delicious side dish that will impress anyone sitting around your table.
Read MoreFor as long as I can remember, every November my mum would make a plum pudding, long enough before Christmas to allow the flavors to strengthen (though you can start it a week before Christmas and still have outstanding results). The Christmas smells would waft through the house, and myself and my brother Jim would start a chorus of carols. Happy plum pudding memories.
Read MoreLove them or loathe them brussel sprouts are a Christmas dinner staple. This dish promises to convert sprout haters with the divisive veg served with clementines.
Read MoreFestive, warm and spicy, it’s everyone's favourite Christmas warmer. Here's a simple recipe to make at home!
Read MoreGame season is well under way, so turn your attention to this wonderful source of wild meat. There is so much interesting game available at the moment — partridge, pheasant, grouse, venison, hare, pigeon, rabbit and many more. A partridge costs about £5 and all good butchers stock it as well as some supermarkets, including Waitrose
Read MoreThe juicy sweetness of blackberries with the sour cooking apples, soaking into the pork while it roasts is incredible. The apple crisps are so simple to make and look fabulous dotted around the serving dish.
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