Kokova Magazine

Simple, filling and full of flavour. Homemade chicken soup is the perfect warmer for a winter's day. This recipe allows for a whole chicken or is also perfect for using up the carcass after the Sunday roast.

This year Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) falls on the 21st February. With so many different fillings available, we chose a classic pancake recipe to get your foundations for creation off to a good start. Fill them with whatever takes your fancy and have some family fun. Involve the whole family, invite round some friends and get flipping!

Celebrate St Piran's Day 5th March with a homemade pasty. This superb recipe from The Crantock Bakery will help you make the perfect pasty... although you will have to make it in Cornwall if you want it to be truly Cornish.

Sunday 5th February 2012 is National Yorkshire Pudding Day; a day which does not get a lot of coverage ... but we believe it should. It is the 21st century and with a plethora of pre-made, heat up Yorkshire puddings available, it's easy to see why people are choosing to go for quick option - but where is the fun in that?

Being a Vegetarian doesn't mean missing out this Valentine's Day. Try this fantastic recipe for the ultimate cheesecake. Be sure that any cheese you use is suitable for vegetarians and don't forget to choose free range eggs.

No time to stop for breakfast but still want a healthy, filling start to your day. Try these homemade energy bars.