Serves 4 (makes about 8 pancakes)Two of your five a dayYou can make US-style pancakes without eggs by using coconut milk instead, but they’re not as light and fluffy as these ones. The milk typically called for in pancake recipes, however, can

This recipe is called 'Inca’s Delight'because it uses the grain quinoa, which the Incas once grew high up in the Andes. Freshen it up by adding toasted sesame seeds, half a tin of chickpeas or chopped herbs, like fresh mint, before serving.Serves 2

Organic Baby And Toddler Cookbook by Lizzie Vann (Dorling Kindersley, £9.99) is packed with inspiring recipes for each stage of your child’s development. Dishes include fruity rice, vegetable korma and this lovely recipe... Pumpkin Stew

This is my mother’s excellent Christmas pudding that’s based upon the British royal family’s sumptuous recipe. Like all Christmas puddings, it’s best made a month or so before the big day, as the taste improves as it matures. Makes 2, each serving 8

lid. Continue until you use up all the batter. Serve with strawberry jam or whipped cream. To set a suitably cosy mood, the recipe is accompanied by this lovely quote from Jansson’s Comet In Moominland (Puffin, £5.99): “The dusk came billowing over

IngredientsTraditional Lard Pastry 450 g plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 225 g lard, cubed and chilled 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 egg, beaten, mixed with 30 ml milk for egg wash Pork filling1 tbsp olive oil1 small onion, finely diced3 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 small carrots, dic...

Simnel spiced cookies, makes 30Taste the season with Sophie Conran's lightly spiced cookies, then decorate witha rainbow of jolly Easter-themed decorations. They're perfect for a family baking session – followed by a tasty afternoon tea. Ingredients■ 150g butter, cubed■ 150g cast...

. It’s an essential part of life and we need to work hard to make sure no one is truly hungry.What will be your New Year’s resolution? Give up smoking, and this year I mean it.What is your favourite seasonal recipe? Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Oyster

New Year’s resolution? I never make them. I always have so much on I’d rather not set myself a to-do list.What is your favourite seasonal recipe? I don’t have any favourites. I just love putting a dish together with the new season’s fresh ingredients

Serves: 4Preparation Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: 1 hourShepherd’s pie mix:300g lamb mince500ml lamb stock (or a good chicken stock)50g carrot, diced small50g celery, diced small50gr Celeriac, diced small50g onion diced2 cloves garlic minced15g rosemary chopped10g thyme chopped1...