Hosting a family do? Impress guests with twists on the classics, plus a pretty-in-pink pudding

For Cherie Denham , growing up on an Irish farm meant new-laid eggs featured in most family meals. Today, she whisks them into cakes, curds and custards to evoke a comforting taste of home

It’s Mothering Sunday on 15 March, so why not give her this cake, especially if you have a jar of lemon curd in the cupboard waiting to be eaten. You don’t have to be a seasoned cake baker, plus our d

SERVES 12 Use your food processor to make this all-in-one bake even easier! YOU WILL NEED 75g walnut pieces, plus extrafor decoration100g raisins2tsp ground mixed spice80g ground almonds175g dark soft

Make Mother’s Day deliciously unforgettable with these freshly baked goodies

Whether you like yours rolled up, topped with chocolate, filled with fruit or encased in pastry, there’s a sweet treat to please everyone