Alison Walker
Elderflower season is here: When to pick the blooms and how to make cordial
Pick elderflowers in late May to June when they are at their most fragrant
Easy buttermilk pancakes recipe
These light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes are the perfect way to start the day.
Homemade blackcurrant cordial recipe
A refreshing homemade blackcurrant cordial recipe is the perfect drink for a group to enjoy
Homemade sloe gin recipe: How to make sloe gin
Perfect for making in time for Christmas
Blackberry and pear jam recipe: How to make blackberry jam with a twist
Want an alternative blackberry jam recipe? This blackberry and pear jam recipe is a twist on the classic
5 warming one-pot recipes to try tonight
From spicy to rich, every one of these will warm you up this winter.
Stir up Sunday Christmas pudding recipe
Stir-up Sunday (November 25th 2018) is the 'last' chance to make your Christmas pudding...
Recipe: Pork and apple casserole
This delicious pork and apple casserole recipe celebrates a classic pairing
Pancake Day: Foolproof classic pancake recipe
You'll never be left wondering how to make the perfect pancake again.
Roast cauliflower and puy lentil salad
Raspberry gin recipe
Christmas dessert recipe: Jewelled fruit cake
This is the perfect cake for people who prefer a lighter, less-rich version of the Christmas classic.
Christmas dessert recipe: Cherry pudding with kirsch butter
Christmas dessert recipe: Calvados and vanilla-preserved pears
Christmas dessert recipe: Chocolate-dipped orange peel
Christmas dessert recipe: Blood-orange mousse with Campari jelly and caramel oranges
Christmas dessert recipe: Gold-leaf amaretto truffles
Christmas side recipe: Beetroot, horseradish and dill gratin
Alternative Christmas main recipe: Rack of venison with herb crust and wild mushroom sauce
A rack of venison makes a luxurious alternative to turkey and needs less preparation and attention during cooking. Allow 2-3 cutlets per person, depending on appetite.
Christmas dessert recipe: Salted caramel Florentines
Christmas side recipe: Celeriac rosti
Christmas vegetarian recipe: Sweet and sour pumpkin, caramelised chestnuts & stir-fried Savoy cabbage
This vegetarian dish works as a starter or a main course and is fabulous served with our celeriac rosti, mushroom sauce and beetroot gratin.
Christmas dessert recipe: Frangipane mince pies
Christmas canapé recipe: Scallops with caper and lemon butter sauce
7 expert tips to get the most out of your apples this year
Everything you need to know about apples
Apple fritters
Recipe: Decadent strawberry meringue ice-cream cake
If you don't want to make the ice cream from scratch, use 1 litre of a good-quality shop-bought version and soften for 20 minutes before spreading it onto the meringues and freezing.
Recipe: Steamed asparagus with orange hollandaise
Sauce Maltaise is an orange flavoured version of hollandaise, which is the classic accompaniment to asparagus.
Salted caramel sauce
Try this sweet and sticky sauce served warm and drizzled over pancakes or ice cream
Buckwheat pancakes with poached eggs
Pile these buckwheat pancakes high and top with poached eggs to serve with grilled bacon for a satisfying brunch.
Harissa lamb and chickpea soup
Smoked haddock chowder
Buckwheat crepes with leek and goat's cheese
Try this savoury buckwheat crepes with leek and goat's cheese recipe for Shrove Tuesday supper.
Steamed chocolate pudding
Clementine marmalade recipe
This fruity conserve is best served atop hot buttered toast or crumpets
