Homemade chicken stock (chicken broth), made in the slow cooker, with raw chicken bones, onion, carrot, celery, garlic and a few fresh herbs. Simply switch it on a let it simmer away.

Cinnamon French toast is a classic breakfast or brunch dish, topped with thick Greek yogurt, soft slices of cinnamon apples and finished with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Freshly baked pear and ginger scones are one a favourite fruit scone the flavour of sweet conference pears is enhanced with ground ginger and a touch of nutmeg.

Creamy tomato risotto is delicious and simple to make. The basic risotto recipe is lifted with the addition of tomato stock and oven roasted tomatoes.

Easy fresh tomato stock recipe, where tomatoes are the hero ingredient, with a few extra vegetables and fresh herbs added for flavour.

This easy gazpacho recipe contains tomatoes, and other fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs to make a refreshing chilled soup, perfect for cooling you down on a hot summers day.