Tasty treats for st patrick’s day

Hosting a kids’ Christmas party? These are perfect for sharing, and you can save time by using shop-bought cupcakes that you simply decorate. ■ Serves 24 ■ Prep 45 mins ■ No cook 24 cupcakes (shop-bou

Christmas tree cakes This clever recipe makes two ‘trees’ from just one sponge, so once it’s baked and cooled, you can go head-to-head on the decorating with the kids! SERVES 16 (makes 2 cakes) PREP 4

Ingredients (Serves 8) ◆ 240g baking margarine ◆ 240g caster sugar ◆ 4 medium eggs ◆ 300g self raising flour ◆ Yellow food colour gel ◆ 1tsp natural orange extract ◆ 25g cocoa powder ◆ 125g chocolate

Make this simple treat before cosying up to watch your favourite Christmas film – it’s just as warm and indulgent as a mug of hot chocolate, but with less risk of it spilling over the sofa! SERVES 1 P

Scarily tasty goodies the whole family will love

If your cheese biscuits have gone soft, pop them into a hot oven for a few minutes to refresh and crisp them up again. They will firm up as they cool. Sprouts are an integral part of Christmas, but ma