Perhaps calling a recipe “perfect” seems a bit big-headed, but just taste this and you’ll see why; I certainly didn’t invent the tomato bruschetta (and have never even been to Italy) but have recently become literally obsessed by it!

The countdown to Christmas starts now! Pierniki are little Polish cakes (called Prianiki in Russia) – which are flavoured with cinnamon and cloves, and generally eaten in the festive run up.

This Naan is a simple introduction to Indian food, with coriander added for extra authenticity. If you are find the prospect of a fully fledged curry as an accompaniment a little daunting, try your home made Naan with a take away. We all cheat a little – don’t we?

Crumpets are great fun, both to make and to eat. These traditional English treats are best enjoyed with a cup of tea (with milk – of course!) on a cold Autumn afternoon, topped with fresh butter and jam.

This is truly the worlds easiest bread. No exagerating, within 60 minutes you will have fully edible, delicious bread – including mixing, baking, everything. What’s more, this recipe does not require kneading, using of yeast, or any of those other baking philosophies that can be so frightening.

Kopytka is a kind of Polish unfilled dumpling, generally served with home made sauerkraut, bbq ribs, and sauce. The name translates literally as ‘little hoofs’, and they are loved by children when served with sugar and sour cream.

Yorkshire Pudding is a traditional English accompanyment to Sunday Lunch, served typically (by my Mother) with Roast Beef, Roast Potatoes, and gravy. Basically, this is a batter cooked in the oven until aerated and crispy.

A Chapati is a flat bread, generally used to mop up food which is served in a sauce. They are eaten all across India and Pakistan, and even in some parts of Eastern Africa, due to the Indian influence. We’ve found the ultimate simple version of this recipe, without losing the taste.

Welsh Rarebit is a strange dish. It can be served on any modern menu, and with the current fashion for comfort food, will go down a treat. On the other hand, in description it is cheese on toast, which can put some people off! Don’t be put off though; this is simple food, but delicious [...]

This is a typical Irish bread, and is a very simple recipe to make. It serves as comfort food of the highest order, best enjoyed with a cup of tea. The taste and texture of this bread are unique.

Irish Soda Bread – Ingredients

450 grams Plain Flour
Egg
1 tsp Baking Soda
100 grams Raisins
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp Salt
240ml [...]