This may be a bit more labour-intensive than reaching into the frozen foods compartment, but it’s worth it nutritionally. Limit preparation time by making a big batch of fish fingers and freezing them. Firmer fish holds together better and makes

Pumpkin cupcakesThese cupcakes are popular at Halloween and Thanksgiving. The light sprinkling of ground cinnamon over the Cream Cheese Frosting gives them a pretty finish.120 g plain flour140 g caster sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon,plus extra to deco...

Rachel Allen, author of Rachel's Favourite Food and mother of Josh, 10, Lucca, seven, and Scarlett Lily, one reveals her foodie secrets   What’s your earliest food memory? I do remember being taught to milk a cow when I was about five

is best as it will incorporate more air than in a food processor. If you have hot hands, the food processor is a blessing! The quantities of water added vary according to the humidity of the flour. Always add less than it says – you can always add more

Take on one of these tips each day, and your family will have healthier eating habits within one short week! 1. Pick a ‘new food of the week’ to try out with your family, then use it in three different ways across the week, so that you really give

Imagine our delight when we found out that Le Creuset have a heart-shaped range, including a stoneware baking dish, ramekin set and deep dish. What’s more, they can go in the microwave, oven and the freezer. The cast iron casserole dish is my favourite and costs £79. For details,...

and springy to the touch. Remove to a wire rack and leave to cool. 4. Beat together the butter and cream cheese for the frosting until smooth. Add the icing sugar a third at a time and continue to mix, adding the vanilla and then the red food colouring

Makes 6 glassesIngredients4 glasses of blood orange juice 200g (7oz) raspberries2 glasses of iceMethodWhizz the raspberries and ice in your smoothie machine or blender. Add the blood orange juice. Pour into glasses and serve. 

Ingredients1 onion, peeled and chopped2 tbsp olive oil50g (11/2oz) butter8 ripe tomatoes, peeled, deseeded, quartered Salt and pepperMethodFry the onions in the oil and butter on a lowish heat for about ten minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Plop in all the tomatoes a...

Don’t just stick to the same pattern of gingerbread men – personalise your family in all shapes and sizes. Makes four to sixIngredients350g (12oz) plain flour1 tsp bicarbonate of soda100g (31/2oz) butter, straight from fridge, cut into 1cm cubes2