Recipes

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Creamier (and, whisper it, healthier) than regular fries, sweet potatoes are the perfect nibble all year round

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Gingerbread men are always a festive treat, for the tree and tummy alike, but why not mix things up this Christmas with stars, trees – or even a dinosaur?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

AKA scallop gratin in a creamy, white-wine sauce topped with parsley breadcrumbs

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A squidgy chocolate cake that’s unlikely to make it through the full 12 days of Christmas

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A boozy, pick-me-up pudding for your Chrismas get-together, great served over fruit, or on a bed of crushed amaretti

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Perfect for New Year’s Eve, or any special occasion dinner, yet surprisingly simple to make

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Cheap, simple and satisfying – Irish stew is the culinary equivalent of a big, woolly scarf

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A Mexican-inspired version of the meat-free burger with black bean, avocado and spicy homemade sauce

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This deliciously citrussy pudding, with its jammy, caramelised top, is just the ticket for a cold winter’s evening

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Sausages in batter with onion gravy: the definitive take on a homely classic

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Had enough of the sticky, sugary sauce found in high-street takeaways? Here’s a sharp, fruity version of the Chinese favourite

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A Valentine’s classic: how could any heart fail to melt when presented with this gorgeously oozy chocolate pudding?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A Swabian noodle that’s quicker and easier to make than pasta – this is quintessential winter food, and a recipe you’ll make for life

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Is there anything more comforting than a sticky toffee pudding? Here’s your step-by-step guide to a faultless dessert

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This much-loved Moroccan stew is an adaptable dish, here made rich and sticky with fruit and spice to complement tender, slow-cooked lamb

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A step-by-step guide to a British classic

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

St Patrick’s Day should not be the only excuse to make this incredibly comforting dish of buttery mash and greens – here’s how to make colcannon perfectly

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Corned beef hash is your favourite dish you haven’t had in years, so remind yourself of a simple pleasure. It’s easy on the wallet, too

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Much loved in Kent, it remains largely unknown elsewhere, but there’s no reason this refreshingly simple tart shouldn’t score with pastry lovers all over

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

The traditional Easter cake, with saffron and citrus peel and topped with marzipan, is the very essence of spring

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Choux pastry is seen as difficult to master, but once you know the basics, it’s really not at all – which means there’s no reason not to revive this retro classic

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

What better way to use up leftover lamb than in this gently spiced, moreish moussaka – the perfect spring supper

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This light, crisp batter lends irresistible crunch to thinly sliced root vegetables, fish and even leaves

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Chicken pie may not win you many followers on Instagram, but it is the ultimate comfort food