Our version of the nostalgic British biscuit, these make a legendary addition to any tea break. You can also try them filled with White chocolate icing or Salted butterscotch (see here and here). Or, if you can’t be bothered to make either of those, just have the...

This recipe has a neat little trick involving chocolate flavoured popped rice cereal; the kernels give an interesting crunch to the biscuits. Be careful when heating the chocolate, as it can burn easily. MAKES 8For the biscuits220g self-raising flour1 tbsp bicarbonate...

A little twist on a good old British favourite, as these are made with almonds and mixed peel. Although one of the more time-consuming recipes in this book, these are fun to make at the weekend and well worth the extra effort. The aroma as they bake is incomparable!...

Essentially a brioche recipe, these light, melt-in-the-mouth buns are great to make at the weekend when you have a bit more time than usual. It is a tricky and time-consuming recipe but, when you see the results, you’ll feel like a professional. The dough can be...

This recipe is gluten- and dairy-free and has a texture similar to that of fruit cake. It’s so simple to make and can be prepared in advance for the week. There do seem to be a lot of ingredients, but if you do a lot of baking you will have these things in your...

The secret to really great porridge is in the oats: toasting them in a little butter before incorporating the milk brings richness and a delicious nutty flavour.Try it with home-made jam dolloped in the middle of the bowl and sprinkled with some more toasted oats....

This makes for a hearty breakfast or brunch at the weekend when you’ve more time (or guests to impress). If you haven’t any white truffle oil you can use Fried onion vinaigrette or Microwave brown sauce instead. The tomato and rosemary cake can be prepared the night...