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Honey Panna Cotta with Morello Cherry Compote

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This Christmas dessert recipe is a delightful collaboration with Frankie’s Studio, a charming ceramics gallery and lifestyle store nestled in the heart of Suffolk and known for their beautifully crafted ceramics and carefully curated home goods. For this honey panna cotta, I’ve used some of their beautiful ceramics and paired the dessert with a luxurious […]

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No-Bake Christmas Pudding Baileys Cheesecake

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This No-Bake Christmas Pudding Baileys Cheesecake is the ultimate festive dessert when you want maximum flavour with minimum fuss. There’s no baking required – just crush some Biscoff biscuits for the base, whip up a creamy Baileys filling studded with chunks of Christmas pudding, and let the fridge do all the work. It’s honestly one […]

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Santa’s Sangria: The Ultimate Christmas Party Punch

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Santa’s Sangria is a festive cocktail punch that’s perfect for Christmas gatherings – a vibrant, fruity, and deliciously boozy celebration in a bowl that’s guaranteed to get your Christmas party started! Ingredients: Equipment: Instructions: Serving Tips: Pro Tips:

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Festive Orange & Almond Mince Pies

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Orange zest is the secret weapon I have incorporated into my festive mince pies this year to make them extra special. With orange-scented pastry that melts in your mouth, homemade mincemeat that’s surprisingly quick to make, and simple star-shaped tops that add a festive touch, these mince pies will absolutely steal the show at any […]

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Cranberry, Pistachio & White Chocolate Truffles with Rose Water

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These Cranberry, Pistachio & White Chocolate Truffles with Rose Water are the perfect early November treat – elegant enough for gifting but simple enough to make at home. The tartness of cranberries cuts through sweet white chocolate beautifully, whilst pistachios add that gorgeous green contrast and earthy crunch. A hint of rose water makes them […]

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Smoky Leek and Potato Soup with Crispy Sage and Brown Butter

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This isn’t your average leek and potato soup. The addition of smoked paprika adds depth, whilst the brown butter and crispy sage garnish transforms it into something special. Ingredients For the soup: For the brown butter sage topping: Method Serves 4-6 people Tips

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Pumpkin Cream Filled Spiced Oat & Hazelnut Cookies

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Soft, chewy autumn cookies with warming spices, toasted hazelnuts, and sweet pumpkin cream filling Ingredients: For the cookies: For the pumpkin cream filling: Method: Toast the hazelnuts: Make the cookies: Make the pumpkin cream: Assemble the sandwiches:

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Penne alla Pumpkin With Crispy Sage

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Someone once told me they used to circle each day in their diary—red ink for the good ones, black for the bad. At the end of every month, they’d flip back through. As long as there were more red circles than black, they were on track. Life was working. I think about that often. How […]

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Spinach and Pesto Stuffed Butternut Squash

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Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 55-60 minutesServes: 4 A vibrant vegetarian main that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Roasted butternut squash halves are filled with a savoury mixture of wilted spinach, aromatic pesto, and creamy cheese—perfect for a cosy dinner. Ingredients For the squash: For the filling: For topping: Instructions Prepare the squash Make the filling Stuff […]

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Ultimate apple chocolate pecan bread with caramel drizzle

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A lovely twist on classic apple cinnamon bread, this recipe features chunks of fresh apples, delicious chocolate chips, toasted pecans, and a gorgeous caramel finish. Yield: 1 loaf (6-8 slices)Prep Time: 20 minutesBake Time: 45-55 minutes Ingredients For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: For the Bread: For the Topping: Method Prep: Make the Bread: Assemble: Bake: