This moist, fruity cake covered with rich pastry is traditionally eaten at Hogmanay. Make it in advance so the flavours have time to mature. Equipment and preparation: you will need a 900g/2lb loaf tin.
People from Durban are very proud of their Bunny Chow and its heritage - a cheap curry from the depression era. The version here is made with meat, but you can substitute with red and white kidney beans.
Bring the flavours of Easter to your kitchen with Mary's moreish hot cross buns. For this recipe you will need a piping bag fitted witha fine 3mm nozzle, but if you don't have a nozzle you could use a piping bag and snip the end off.