IngredientsBread Sandwich filling of your choice Cheese CucumberTomato Carrot Pepper Method 1 Cut out the shape of a butterfly from a sandwich made with a filling of your choice.2 To make the body, use a slice of cheese and cut it into a pencil shape with a point at one end and a...

Makes 12IngredientsPlain flour, for dusting1 quantity Buttermilk Sponge (see below) 500g (1lb 2oz) white ready-to-roll fondant or royal icingRed food-colouring pasteIcing sugar, for dusting12 tbsp apricot jam12 ice-cream cones1 quantity Meringue

Serves 4Ingredients 500g (1lb 2oz) Jersey Royals1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 handful dill, finely chopped2 tsp sherry vinegar200ml (7fl oz) extra virgin olive oilSalt & freshly ground black pepperMethodSimmer the potatoes in salted boiling water for about...

Ingredients500g (1lb 2oz) of ripe or frozen raspberries to make 250ml (81/2fl oz) of raspberry juice 100g (31/2oz)  caster sugar200ml (7fl oz) Jersey cream100ml (31/2fl oz) yoghurtMethodFirst, juice the raspberries. To do this, first mash them up, then place them into a sieve and...

Makes 20Ingredients200g puff pastry200g strong Cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon English mustard powderA little flour for dustingMethodPreheat the oven to 200°C/390°F/Gas 6. Grate the cheese and mix in the mustard. Roll out the pastry on a floured board. Sprinkle it with cheese, fold in...

Peaches, though not grown in the UK are always best when they have travelled the least distance. Buy up the spoils of the early autumn glut from the south of France now and make this intensely sweet and sticky jam that your child will adore.Makes 3 small jarsIngredients8 ripe pea...

Serves 2IngredientsA carrot, peeled and sliced into matchsticks 1/4 Chinese cabbage, shreddedA handful of peas1/4 o f a broccoli head, broken up50g (2oz) of rice noodlesMethodBring a pot of water to the boil and add the vegetables, starting with the carrots, as they will take abo...

/2oz) plain flourA pinch of salt1 tbsp caster sugar1 tbsp rose water1 tbsp chilled water200g (7oz) jar good quality mincemeat1 tbsp icing sugarMethodCut the butter into cubes, put it into a food processor with the flour and salt and, using the cutting

This is a promotional feature brought to you by Holland and Barrett Fresh fruit and vegetables Fresh fruit is a great option for an energy boosting snack. The vitamins and fructose levels in found in fruit provide natural energy, while the vitamin C found in fruits such as ora...

specialties, sweet surprises, dairy diversions and drinks. Where possible, there are also tips for preparing food in advance and all recipes sensibly assume you won’t have much time in the mornings, but still need to produce a balanced meal that can be eaten