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Recipe: Mince and dumplings

Mince and dumplings was a mainstay of my childhood. At home and at school, it graced the menu on a…

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Recipe: Parkin

Be prepared for Bonfire Night with a delicious Yorkshire ginger cake

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Recipe: Poached pears

Poach your pears in red wine for a visually stunning and tasty dessert

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Recipe: Spiced apple cake

The ultimate cake for the autumn months

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Recipe: Kedgeree

The most regal of all Anglo-Indian dishes

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Recipe: Shakshuka

A spicy dish that’s perfect for a long weekend breakfast

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Recipe: Peach and blueberry cobbler

Cobblers are a particular favourite in the Deep South, and this is a classic combination.

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Recipe: Niçoise salad

Adding tuna steak makes for a luxury version of this classic French salad

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Recipe: Limoncello syllabub

An impressive pudding that can be whipped up in no time

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Recipe: Strawberry shortcakes

An American pudding that is unapologetically sweet

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Recipe: Courgette cake

Have a break from carrot cake and go green instead

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Recipe: Coconut ice cream

Delicious homemade ice cream with no churn required

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Recipe: Macaroni cheese

A comforting main course – or an ideal barbecue side dish

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Recipe: Cherry clafoutis

A French flan that is the perfect showcase for summer fruits

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Recipe: Amaretti biscuits

How to make the classic Italian biscuit (minus the fire hazard)

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Recipe: Cheese soufflé

A recipe that rises to the occasion every time

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Recipe: Apricot tart

A sweet treat that’s perfect for the sunny summer months

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Recipe: Viennese Whirls with dark chocolate

A retro bake that’s ideal for beginners to have a go at

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Recipe: Cheese & onion quiche

When it comes to quiche, only homemade will do

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Recipe: Baked vanilla cheesecake

How I finally learned to love baked cheesecake

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Recipe: Perfect jam tarts

How to get the ultimate picnic treat just right

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Recipe: Croque monsieur

A little bit of effort is worth it for the ultimate toastie

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Recipe: Bloody Mary

The ultimate hangover cure done properly

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Recipe: Chocolate brownies

How a hairdryer can help you make the perfect brownies

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Recipe: Carrot cake

A classic cake done perfectly

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