The allure of the topping – Vegetable Crumble With Pecorino and Toasted Seed Topping

Go green with a touch of lace – Broccoli and Edamame Bean Soup With Crispy Parmesan Lace

Let the colour in – Tomato Rice With Red Bell Pepper, Zucchini, Leek and Asparagus

Explore the sweetness- Shallot and Bay Leaf Pie

Almost like my mother’s – Simple Swedish Pancakes

A small celebration – Oat Chocolate Cookies With Cognac and Candied Orange Peel

The big mmm factor- Focaccine With Black Pepper, Pine Nuts and Crunchy Parma Ham

Serve the surprise – Fennel, Carrot and Rosemary Puff Pastry Boxes

Old Soup Revisited – Hot Potato Soup With Saffron and Cheese.

Bread Baking Babes in December – Taralli Pugliesi

Life without an oven – Crostini With Mushrooms and Gorgonzola

Simplicity on a plate – Kiwi With Candied Ginger and Maple Syrup

Colour and goodness, a great combination – Carrot Pie With Pancetta and Thyme

A great saver when the fridge is empty: pasta with potatoes and leeks.

My latest craving – Chocolate Banana Bread With Cinnamon and Walnuts

Blossom Flavours for Breakfast-Quince Jam

A Touch of Tuscany – Oven-baked Frittata With White Beans, Tomatoes and Sage

A Chocolate Lover’s Dream-Chocolate Crumble With Pears, Candied Ginger and Walnuts

A White Soup, Creamy Cauliflower and Taleggio Soup