oad in the hole – or sausage toad if you prefer – is a great winter dish. Nice thick sausages, a crispy batter and plenty of gravy are perfect for warming up on a cold evening, and it makes for a satisfying meal if you pair it with plenty of veg.
Treacle tart is very quick easy to make with this recipe, so it is ideal as a last-minute dessert if you have friends coming around. It is ideal with custard, but can also be eaten cold as a cake, with a cup of tea or coffee.
Sausage plait is easy to make, requires few ingredients and is easily adapted for vegetarians. It’s a great stand-by recipe for unexpected guests and freezes well.
Shop-bought pancake mix is little more than flour and powdered milk. If you’re lucky you might get a dried egg thrown in, but you usually have to add yourself. It’s far cheaper, and no more difficult, to make your own at home. We show you how.