St David's Day recipes

Young Good Food reader Carla loves making up her own recipes, like these easy snacks that go brilliantly with soup

This side dish is one to bring to the table with pride - it looks as good as it tastes!

Bara brith (literally 'speckled bread') is a tea-time classic, from the satisfyingly crunchy sugar crust topping, balancing with the soft fruity bread. Indulge in this Welsh culinary tradition.

Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter

Mini veggie pastry parcels with oozing cheese make a great value and comforting homemade snack

These melt in the mouth festive party nibbles provide a tasty alternative for your vegetarian guests - they're also gluten-free

Serve these rarebit toasties with sticky Marmite onions and eggs for the ultimate comfort food. Add some crispy bacon to the mix for a great bacon sarnie too

A delicious, versatile side dish of sweet braised leeks and crispy bacon - great with a Sunday roast

This spin on cheese on toast is the ultimate comfort snack - melted cheddar flavoured with beer on traditional crumpets

Just four ingredients in this quick and tasty midweek meal idea

No nettles? This simple rustic dish can also be made using spinach

Give classic Welsh rarebit a tangy twist with lime pickle in this easy lunch. If you don’t have any, this could work well with spicy mango chutney instead

The chutney for this moreish canape can be
made in bigger quantities and stored in jars for a couple of
months – delicious with cheese and crackers

This is serious British comfort food for a chilly spring day

Cook lamb chops in the air-fryer coated with garlic and herbs for an easy, flavourful dish. Serve with mash and your favourite vegetables on the side

Season a leg of lamb with our watercress and garlic butter for a new take on spring lamb. Parmesan breadcrumbs also add a lovely crunch and depth of flavour