Beetroot makes these pickled eggs a perfectly, pretty purple.

A family favourite – traditional Shepherd’s Pie.

Italian comfort food – a rich ragout

Beetroot muhammara – topped with dill

Fiery hot Mozambique-style peri peri prawns cooked on the barbecue for South African Heritage Day

Sour cherry, almond and marmalade loaf is a fruity choice for breakfast.

Light and fluffy mousse au citron (lemon mousse)

Cranberry hot cross buns with sticky orange liqueur glaze

Buttery, flaky, homemade croissants

Fresh lemon and herb pasta sprinkled with parmesan

Rye bread using the tangzhong method stays light and fluffy for days.

Cold outside? Goulash soup made with beef, peppers and spicy paprika will warm the soul.

Garlic, herbs and Parmesan make this festive wreath perfect to tear and share.

Italian festive bread Panettone, made with rum-steeped fruit and homemade candied peel. Perfect for Christmas morning.

Raspberry and chocolate muffins – best eaten while the warmth from the oven still lingers. Good anytime.

Milk, eggs and vanilla sugar. The simplest ingredients to make creamy, yellow, homemade custard.

Lemon curd buns with creamy lemon icing. Breakfast, tea-time or both.

Baked amori slathered in spicy tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan. Comfort food for sharing.

Think pink with these savoury beetroot and walnut muffins. Great for breakfast or a healthy snack.

Cake for breakfast and on the barbecue – a lovely way to start the day on a sunny morning.

Healthy raw yoghurt and date tart, so good for you, so tasty.