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This is from my mother's recipe book, part of her Scottish heritage. She called it Haggis Pie to make it more appealing to her grandchildren

A delicious autumnal soup which is a great way to use the pumpkin flesh after Halloween. Recommend toasting the seeds to sprinkle on top too

Fairy cakes are smaller than cupcakes and therefore ideal for younger children. This simple recipe is one I've had since my children were...

Easter is synonymous with eggs, and if you have children, (or even if you don't!) it's the chocolate ones that count. We always have lots...

... or glacé icing as my grandmother called it. As with the marzipan, this is very easy to make and will finish off your Christmas cake...

... or almond icing as my grandmother called it. This is very easy to make and well worth the effort for your home-made Christmas cake. I...

Sometimes called 'hard' sauce, this is an essential accompaniment to your Christmas Pudding which will slowly melt into the hot sponge to...

Mince pies have been a Yuletide tradition for centuries. Whether you're serving them at a party with a glass of mulled wine or as a...

Here I have adapted my gooseberry upside-down cake to make a cranberry version - a perfect fruity pudding for Christmas Eve or Boxing Day...

This is a festive chutney for Christmas which keeps much longer than cranberry sauce and is just as tasty. An obvious accompaniment to...

Most households have a recipe for Christmas pudding, quite often one which has been handed down through the generations. Sometimes called...

I found this tucked into my mother’s recipe book and decided it was perfect for Christmas. It isn't difficult to make and is worth...

A fruity oat cookie which is easy to make and loved by all. At Christmas time, I make them with dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.

Here’s a recipe for old fashioned mincemeat (essential for your mince pies) which I discovered in my mother’s book. It includes carrots -...

The smell of Christmas comes early in our house when cake, mincemeat and pudding are all made in advance, ready for the big day. This is...

If you have a pumpkin or two left from Halloween, I would recommend making these cookies to feed hungry mouths. A combination of dark...

Barmbrack is an Irish tea loaf traditionally associated with Halloween when a number of objects would be stirred into the mix before...

A soft, melt-in-the-mouth gingerbread that is loved by young and old. I have used this recipe for years, usually to make gingerbread men...

Homemade pumpkin soda bread for a Halloween lunch with a crusty topping and a soft inside. A few simple ingredients and no kneading or...

A traditional Scottish dessert made from toasted oats, cream, raspberries and whisky. Also known as Cranachan, this is a quick, tasty and...