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 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

. 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

-of-three Fiona Faulkner has devised a series of delicious wintry recipes aimed at appealing to children’s palates as well as their sense of fun. Read on for her trio of delectable confections full of quirky twists and plenty of whizz, bang, pop certain to delight

This recipe is so easy – you just make the dough and roll it out, then cut out any shape you wish. I use this to make lovely cookies for treats, presents, party or wedding favours, as well as cake decorations. You can also use this recipe to create

to the needs of others.What will your New Year’s resolution be? To be less grumpy!Get Marcus Wareing's recipe for Boxing Day PieLearn more about Action Against Hunger

To recreate the old-style glamour of the roaring Twenties, try this sumptuous cocktail, The Flapper, courtesy of Claridge's   – a perfect treat for Mother's Day!Ingredients15 ml Crème de Cassis3 StrawberriesSmall scoop of crushed iceChampagneGlass FluteMethod Combine ingredients ...

for the steam to escape.Bake for 20–25 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Once cooked, allow to rest for a couple of minutes then serve the pies with a dollop of cranberry sauce, if you have any left.More festive recipes from celebrity chefs