
June’s recipe of the month is a gorgeously sticky and sweet orange savarin, brought to us by shop volunteer and patron Carol. Carol discovered this recipe when taking a cookery class in Brussels and is now bringing it to Birmingham for you to try at home. Ingredients For the cake 2 eggs 125g/4oz caster sugar

Woolton pie is a comforting dish that harks back to an era of wartime ingenuity and homegrown sustenance. Originally designed to be nutritious and make the most of easy-to-grow root veg, this cheap and cheerful recipe can be adjusted according to what’s in season. Feel free to swap the vegetables below with any personal favourites.

This classic Mrs Beeton recipe makes a perfect centrepiece for your Easter dinner. Serve it with some fluffy roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables (we’re thinking spring greens, cabbage, asparagus) for a crowd-pleasing feast. Ingredients Method Garnish the lamb with orange slices and fresh herbs and serve with the sauce.

Show them you care this Valentine’s Day with a batch of homemade Valentine’s heart biscuits. Short and sweet and filled with glossy red jam, these biscuits are sure to capture their heart. Ingredients To make the biscuits look like the ones in the picture, you’ll need a crinkle-edged cookie cutter and a small heart-shaped one

Got more panettone than you can shake a stick at? We have the ideal (and most delicious!) solution for you. Introducing chocolate panettone pudding, a seasonal twist on the classic bread and butter pudding. This recipe can be prepared 24 hours in advance and popped in the oven half an hour before you want to