Rocky road

This is a great recipe for kids to make as a gift. Put in a small tin or cellophane bag and tie with a ribbon.

Vegetarian chilli

You don't have to have meat in your chilli to make it delicious. This vegetarian chilli is so full of robust flavours that you won't even notice there is no meat in there!

Potato gratin

Potato gratin - also known as Layered potato bake - is an easy dinner accompaniment you can prepare ahead of time. This is the perfect dish to make when you are feeding a crowd - and it's always a hit!

Holly treats

This is a melt-and-mix Christmas recipe that the kids will love to help with. Marshmallows mixed with cornflakes and decorated with red M&Ms make this a festive sweet treat that's bound to go down well.