Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, but why limit yourself to one day a year?

No-one should miss out on Christmas cake!

There’s nothing better than eating fruit-studded, delicately spiced hot cross buns straight from the oven.

There is something so comforting about this classic creamy dessert.

A versatile fruit mix recipe.

You'll go a little nutty for these festive treats.

You'll love this classic Greek starter.

Wow your friends and family with these glorious homemade hot cross buns. Packed full of juicy raisins, and finished with a sweet, sticky glaze, they'll have your guests coming back for more!

You don't need to miss out on these gorgeous, fluffy sweet Easter treats just because of allergies or intolerances.

Spice things up!

There's still time to make one.

You know its Christmas when the fruit mince pies come out.

Rich and malty.

A sweet twist on the classic.

These little Christmas puddings, all figgy and fruity and dark with Guinness, make for a sophisticated festive pudding.

Noone should miss out on fruit mince tarts.

A good pudding or Christmas cake relies on a nice boozy fruit mix. This recipe has the perfect balance and also serves as a delicious filling for your fruit mince pies.

These raisin-packed crunchy buttery biscuits are not too rich and not too sweet.

An irresistible sweet brioche swirled with chocolate and walnut creamy filling and topped with a rich chocolate cinnamon sauce.

Filled with coffee-soaked sultanas and chopped walnuts, these banana caramel scrolls are a decadent morning sweet treat.

What could be better than your average scone? One studded with juicy sultanas and flavoured with cinnamon and citrus, of course!

Boozy fruit mince gives this classic semi-frozen dessert a Christmas twist.

The addition of sweet, creamy chocolate and nutty pecans is brilliant in this classic Christmas fruit cake recipe. Serve yourself a big slice and serve warm or cool with a drizzle of cream or ice-cream.

The addition of sweet and juicy figs and crunchy Australian macadamia nuts puts a delightful twist on the classic steamed Christmas pudding. Cut yourself a big slice and serve warm with a drizzle of cream.

A toasty combination of wholesome rolled oats with dried fruit makes a feel-good treat for a morning and afternoon tea, or lunchbox snack for your kids.

Add a twist to the standard rice pudding with the addition of sultanas and a side of rich caramelised pears.

A pot of coffee or tea and a plate of home baking can give an otherwise drab afternoon a bit of a rise.

Kofta suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. To make tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water into a heatproof jug. Add 2 earl grey tea bags; stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Note

These light and fluffy muffins are naturally sweetened with dried sultanas, making them a perfect healthy lunchbox snack for school and work.

This loaf freezes well – either whole or in slices. Note

With the addition of apple and sultanas, this sweet beef dish is the perfect recipe to get the kids enjoying curries.

Dust with a little extra sifted icing sugar. Note

For a quick, easy and popular family dessert, try this golden, flaky strudel filled with sweet apple and juicy sultanas. Serve with a generous dollop of cream, ice-cream or both. It's also delicious cold.

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

Brown sugar gives this nutty slice the colour and taste of caramel.

Drambuie is a whisky-based liqueur infused with honey, spices and herbs. Soaking the fruit in the liqueur adds depth and richness to these divine cakes.

Dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon, these wholesome muffins make a delightful treat with tea or coffee. You'll need about two overripe bananas.

Hot cross buns

Granny Smith apples are crisp, juicy and tart, which makes them versatile in cooking and perfect for baking in pies, sauces and puddings, such as in this classic dish.

My mum recently handed me a real treasure – an exercise book that was used for recipes by my great-grandmother. I never knew my great-grandmother, but I certainly recognise some of her recipes from my visits to Nan’s house. It has been compiled with patience and love, and gives me an insight into a woman I never met. It is a privilege to now have her cookbook. This cake is from an era where home cooks were incredibly frugal, as everyday ingredients, such as butter, were in short supply.

Dundee cake is a famous traditional Scottish fruit cake with a rich flavour.

This buttery apple pie slice is perfect for a picnic and tastes heavenly with whipped cinnamon cream.

Rich, fruity and aromatic with brandy, this steamed Christmas pudding is gorgeous served warm with either brandy butter, double cream or vanilla custard.

For either a morning snack or afternoon tea, this moist, zesty loaf is just perfect.

It is very important to allow biscuits to cool completely before you attempt to remove them from trays, to avoid breaking Note

No Christmas would be complete without a rich fruit cake such as this orange-scented beauty.

Keep things simple with this delicious, plump sultana cake.

This plump, sticky fruit loaf is a cinch to make and simply delicious.

These crispbreads with cheesy carrot and sultana filling make a great sandwich substitute for a healthy lunchbox.

Steeping the fruit in Grand Marnier make this Christmas cake extra delectable. If you're storing before decorating, you can poke a few holes in the top and splash a little liqueur over the cake then wrap, and repeat.

The thing about rock cakes is that they should look like little rocks, not taste or bite like one. Our simple rock cake recipe makes for little golden nuggets with a scone-like interior studded with sultanas.

Loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

To test if turkey is cooked, insert a skewer sideways into the thickest part of the thigh then remove and press flesh to release the juices. If the juice runs clear, the turkey is cooked. Alternatively, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, without touching bone; it should reach 90°C. This […]

Start the recipe at least a day ahead, as the fruit mixture needs to stand overnight. Note

You need about 2 large carrots for this recipe. This cake can be made 2 weeks ahead and refrigerated. Note

Italian arborio rice from supermarkets will hold its shape better than locally grown arborio. Canned caramel filling is found in the baking aisle in supermarkets. Any sweet sherry is fine, however one of the nicest is Pedro Ximénez, a sweet dark sherry with a rich raisin-y taste. Note

A light and summery Moroccan-style beef salad packed full of apricots, sultanas, pine nuts, mint and dill.

You could use frozen ready-made crepes, or freeze your own. The filling needs to be made on the day of serving. Note

Moist and buttery.

You will need a 60cm square of unbleached calico. If the fabric is new, soak in cold water overnight, then boil for 20 minutes; rinse well before using. Use day-old breadcrumbs for this recipe. Chop all the fruit to the same size as the sultanas. Wrap the pudding in plastic wrap, seal tightly in a […]

Sago and tapioca, while similar, are not the same and can’t be substituted for each other. Sago may be found labelled as `seed tapioca’ on some packets. It is available from most health-food stores and supermarkets. Note

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Note

If you don’t like heavy fruit cake, this light fruit cake may just hit the spot. Note

You can find both pepitas and craisins in most supermarkets. Rolled rice is available from health food stores or the health food section of your local supermarket. Note

You will need about 3 large overripe bananas for this recipe; mash 2 of them for enough mashed banana. Note

These scrolls can be made 3 days ahead; store in an airtight container. They are not suitable to freeze. Note

Use frangelico (hazelnut) or crème de cacao (chocolate) flavoured liqueurs. Cut cakes with a serrated knife. Note