1

Baked cheesy meatballs

A tasty and simple recipe that's sure to be a winner with the whole family.

2

Grandma's Orange Scones

I have very fond memories of these rather unusual scones, but they're lovely just served with lashings of butter.

3

Another pinwheel recipe, but these ones are extra special as they have the most important ingredient - chocolate! This recipe is so quick and they taste absolutely gorgeous with a lovely cup of coffee or tea. My family go crazy over these.

4

Cottage Pie

This tasty dish is a family favourite.

5

Golden syrup dumplings

Divine winter food.

6

Cinnamon rolls

Delicious American cinnamon buns - worth the wait. The house smells like a bakery and everyone is queuing up waiting. Easy to make in a breadmaker.

7

Slow cooker beef cheeks in red wine

Synonymous with winter cooking, slow-cooked beef cheeks are hearty, satisfying and a real crowd-pleaser on a chilly evening.

8

Stovetop Butterscotch Custard

Little bits of rice give this sweet and creamy butterscotch pudding a wonderful texture. This is so easy to make and always gets eaten! A good way to use up leftover rice too.

9

Will and Steve's Spiced Apple Cigars with Cinnamon Cheesecake

2015 My Kitchen Rules winners, Will and Steve, reckon this yummy dessert is a real crowd pleaser, which can be transformed to suit any occasion whether it's a dinner party, Valentine's Day or Christmas.

10

Choc Chip Banana Cake

The original banana cake with the added bonus of choc chips.

11

Cheese Fondue

A favourite from the seventies, this old-school classic is perfect for your next dinner party!

12

Vegetable chicken noodle soup

A hearty soup, which is great for winter weekend meals and it always tastes better the day after it's made.

13

Apple pie

This is my Mum's apple pie and everyone comments on how delicious the pastry is. Beautiful served with custard or ice-cream.

14

Potato and leek soup

Potato and leek soup makes the best hearty winter meal. Thick and creamy, this all time classic has beautiful richness coming from layers of garlic and leek that are sauteed in butter until they are soft, golden and sweet in flavour.