an electric whisk to beat in the eggs and then the milk until you have a smooth batter. Leave to stand for an hour. Divide the sausages and the oil evenly between the cups in a Yorkshire pudding tray, and bake for 10 minutes or until browned, and cooked

of the pie dish with egg. Put the pastry top over the dish and press the edges down with your thumb or a fork to seal. Let it stand for 10 minutes (this helps ensure pastry doesn’t shrink in the oven). Trim the edges and brush the top with beaten egg

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

The Kooky 3D Kids’ Cookbook by Mark Thacker (Hardie Grant, £9.99) comes with two pairs of funky 3D glasses to help bring the recipes to life before you begin. There are 24 delicious dishes, but I think the Superstar Sundaes are the perfect sweet

the mixture has doubled in volume, cooled and will stand in stiff peaks – this will take about 3 minutes. Gradually add the butter to the cooled meringue mix, beating constantly, until the frosting is smooth. Fold in the vanilla and use immediately

thermometer. Pour into a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or use an electric whisk and bowl). Beat until the mixture has doubled in volume, cooled and will stand in stiff peaks – this will take about 3 minutes. Gradually add the butter

in volume, cooled and will stand in stiff peaks – this will take about 3 minutes. Gradually add the butter to the cooled meringue mix, beating constantly, until the frosting is smooth. Fold in the vanilla and use immediately.Chocolate VariationMelt 150g (51

fitted with a whisk attachment (or use an electric whisk and bowl). Beat until the mixture has doubled in volume, cooled and will stand in stiff peaks – this will take about 3 minutes. Gradually add the butter to the cooled meringue mix, beating