This lemon and poppy seed loaf cake is soft, zesty, and full of bright citrus flavour, finished with a tangy lemon drizzle that soaks beautifully into the sponge.

This hazelnut pesto is rich, fresh, and full of flavour, made with herbs, parmesan, lemon, and toasted hazelnuts for a delicious twist on a classic sauce.

This slow cooked gammon with maple syrup, clementines, and cloves is sticky, golden, and full of rich festive flavour. A simple but impressive roast for special occasions.

A fresh and flavour-packed chimichurri made with parsley, chilli, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. The perfect sauce for steak, grilled meats, and vegetables.

A beautifully fruity homemade jam made with summer berries, apple, sugar, and lime for the perfect sweet-sharp finish. Easy to make and ideal for keeping in the fridge.

Soft homemade bao buns filled with golden halloumi and a fresh mango salsa. A vibrant, flavour-packed recipe that’s perfect for sharing.

This homemade limoncello is bright, zesty and wonderfully smooth, made with fresh lemon zest, vodka and sugar. A simple Italian classic that’s perfect served ice cold.

Soft, spiced and packed with fruit, these homemade hot cross buns are finished with a glossy orange glaze. A classic Easter bake that’s worth making all year round.

There’s nothing quite like homemade mac and cheese when you need a proper comfort food fix. This version is rich, creamy and packed with flavour from a blend of mature cheddar, Red Leicester, mozzarella and parmesan, then finished with a crispy golden topping for the perfect crunch. It’s a brilliant family dish for cosy weeknight dinners, casual weekend suppers or sharing straight from the oven at the table. Timings Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 4–

A punchy, zesty, garlicky chicken recipe with all the bold flavour you’d expect from a peri-peri style marinade. Using skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs keeps the meat juicy, while the air fryer crisps everything up beautifully. Marinating overnight gives the best result. Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Marinating time: Ideally overnight Cooking time: 25–30 minutes Serves: 4–5 Ingredients For the peri-peri style marinade 1 tbsp dried chilli flakes 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp dried ore

These soft and zesty blueberry cookies are bursting with juicy berries and fresh lemon flavour. A cheerful bake that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.

This homemade lemon curd is smooth, rich, and full of bright citrus flavour. A classic recipe that’s perfect for spreading, filling, and baking.

There’s something wonderfully comforting about a proper homemade shortbread, and this version with American pecans and demerara sugar brings a lovely twist to a classic bake. It’s simple, satisfying, and exactly the sort of recipe that fills the kitchen with warmth while it bakes. For me, shortbread is all about texture and balance. You want that delicate, crumbly bite that melts away, but with just enough structure to hold together beautifully. The richness of the butter doe