Happy national black pudding day!

• Welsh cooking is rooted in local produce and a strong sense of place, with recipes passed down through generations. From simple bakestone-baked treats to hearty, comforting dishes, these Welsh class

Also known as magic pudding! When you pour the hot sugary mixture over the pudding batter, you might think you’re headed for a kitchen disaster, but keep calm – the syrup will sink to the bottom while

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

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

■ Makes 12 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 350g plain flour25g butter50g dark muscovado sugar, plus 1 tbsp extra50g pecans, chopped2 tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp cinnamon3 eating appl