This recipe has a 3 stage process, I make no apology for the rather involved process, as the end result is really very good, better than any shop bought ribs. Take your time, as this dish can take four hours to cook.

Let the purists sneer, but I love Rocky Road with a large cappuccino. It's so homely and satisfying.

I love simple, easy dishes, this is one of those.A few ingredients, that all need no pre cooking, just mix it up and baking off, nice family food.

There's nothing quite like good old fashioned roast chicken, I personally think it can't be beaten, but too many chefs these days poo-poo the idea. It's a perfect dish for Easter Sunday, To me it's the ultimate comfort food, Fern's favourite roasts are lamb and chicken.

This traditional cake has many stories attached to it, from a cake made by young girls in service at large stately homes, to one to take home on leave at Easter, to a couple who could not agree on whether to cook a fruit cake or sponge for Easter – they were called Simon and Nellie, so they named it Sim-Nel. The decoration is also very traditional. It’s layered with marzipan and grilled with 11 balls of marzipan on top, each one representing one of the apostles (minus Judas). Some people say an extra one should be added to represent Jesus, making 12, but it’s really up to you. This cake is very Lancastrian and especially popular around Bury.