Christmas all wrapped up

The lull between Christmas and New Year is the perfect time to slow down and keep things simple in the kitchen. These comforting, budget-friendly ideas make the most of what you already have at home.

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Toast, soup, a bake, a biscuit… When the days are dark and cold, you want simple recipes with a nod to nostalgia and childhood comforts, but with flavours that feel right for now

MAKES 8 PREP 10 mins plus cooling COOK 15 mins EASY V 50g butter, melted then cooledslightly, plus extra for the mould1 egg50g caster sugar1 tsp honey50g self-raising flour 1 Heat the oven to 210C/190