Earthy pleasures

Kate Humble honours the makers of her favourite kitchen tools with simple, seasonal recipes that are as joyful to cook as they are to eat

What are your earliest memories of Blenheim Palace? It was very much the home of my grandfather [the 10th Duke of Marlborough], and my father [the 11th Duke], was very involved with running the estate

From showstopping cakes to cute Santa biscuits, these easy recipes from Coinneach MacLeod, aka The Hebridean Baker, are a celebration of seasonal flavours

When we wrote our first book this was one of the standout recipes. Here is an even better version that is quicker to make and packed full of flavour. Serves: 4 60g cashew nuts140g walnuts400g raw beet

Menu 1 Traditional with a twist Starter – Salmon rillettes, p109 Main – Brie and cranberry-stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon, p110 Side – Air fryer veggies, p112 Dessert – Sticky toffee steamed pudding

Simple and delicious seasonal food that will leave guests well-fed and impressed