"To make a créme caramel flan you need milk, sugar and eggs, as well as a sweet caramel sauce. The making of the sauce can be the trickiest part."

"Rice pudding can be made in a pot on the stove top, but I prefer the baked version. When it is baked it gets a crisp golden crust on top."

"...starting off the new year with a seed-filled snack, after the decadence of the festive season, provides energy and nutrition. In fact these crackers are handy to have in the cupboard at any time of year..."

This recipe really does use all aspects from the Christmas dinner, from the meat to the gravy — and you can even do a variation with leftover root vegetables

"Zabaglione adds a very tasty layer in place of a more typical custard. In fact the zabaglione can be served on its own if you do not have the time or energy to create a trifle."

Eating the trimmings off the sponge has always been one of my favourite parts of baking

"Little bursts of exotic sweetness on a dark November evening — an added bonus is that the macaroons’ snowball-like charm makes them ideal for Christmas gifts."

"In fact, there are some who would say the Christmas mince should be made well before now..."

"You want a nice light fluffy feel when you spoon into the dessert that belies the rich and intense flavour in your mouth."

"As far back as ancient Egyptian times sweet breads, and versions of cakes, were used as expressions of togetherness, love and friendship."