Crumbs of comfort

THE British love affair with biscuits goes back a long way. There are recorded uses of the word “biscuit” in Middle English as far back as the 14th century. It’s derived from the Latin bis coctus, mea

Once an essential everyday ingredient – particularly in the north of the country – oats still have a special place in British storecupboards

■ Serves 10 ■ Prep 30 mins plus cooling and 2 hrs chilling ■ Cook 1 hr 150g ginger biscuits45g butter, melted, plus extra for the tin250g frozen berries, defrosted300g golden caster sugar600g soft che

The classic pairing of cookies and cream means twice as much indulgence in these summery desserts

Filled with almonds, cherries and sweet white chocolate for a moreish and tempting treat, this tasty traybake is simple to make. MAKES 12 SQUARES PREP 20 MINS COOK 30 MINS ✱ 200g unsalted butter ✱ 100

From his bestselling books to star stints on television shows – including, of course, iconic show The Great British Bake Off – Paul Hollywood is a familiar face in homes up and down the country. We ca