There is one calming influence that we can trust to guide us through the Christmas cooking tribulations.

This cookbook ties into Mary Berry's BBC TV series and features an array of delicious Mary Berry recipes including quick and simple family meals if you're looking for some midweek inspiration. Great for avid bakers, this book is jam-packed with recipes from her classic Victoria sandwich cake to chocolate roulade to strawberry and walnut cake to lemon cheesecake - the list goes on. The brunch dishes in particular are inspired and as always the desserts are show stoppers with my fave being the Sunday Lunch Crumble Cake.And of course, Mary's cooking repertoire isn't limited to cakes, bakes, and desserts, her cookbooks include savoury dishes from nut roast to lasagne too, from fish to chicken dishes. Mary has included her tips and tricks to assist you while you're cooking her easy-to-follow recipes.

As Mary herself says, an Aga rapidly becomes the center attraction of the kitchen, acting as a warm focus for family, friends and animals. She has been a judge on the BBC One (originally BBC Two) television programme The Great British Bake Off since its launch in 2010.But we haven't forgotten those who cook on conventional cookers and instructions are supplied on each recipe. With over 120 recipes from her travels around the UK," says LoveReading's Editorial Expert, Deborah Maclaren. Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodTo and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO.