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How to make scones

An easy scone recipe that's quick to make and delicious with jam and cream, or any topping that's to your taste.
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french toast

French toast

Silky, sweet and swimming in syrup - French toast is the ideal breakfast when you have a little extra time.
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mango & coconut  tres leche cake

Mango & coconut tres leche cake

This tropical mango and coconut tres leches cake made with sweetened condensed, evaporated and coconut milks is perfect for a dinner party or birthday celebration.
Vanilla bean thins

Vanilla bean thins

Crisp and delicate, these melt-in-the-mouth vanilla bean thins make an elegant treat to serve with strong coffee for afternoon tea.
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Apple tea cake

Apple tea cake

Cut yourself a big slice, pop on the kettle, and sit back and relax.
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Potato rosti with poached eggs and chilli relish

Potato rosti with poached eggs and chilli relish

For a delicious breakfast with a difference, make like the good farmers of the Swiss canton of Berg and sit down to crisp potato rosti. Topped with poached eggs and chilli relish, they’re a spicy, savoury delight that will definitely keep you going until lunch. Looking for more hot breakfast recipes?
FRUITY FRENCH TOAST WITH BERRIES

Fruity french toast with berries

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note
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Gluten-free scones

Gluten-free scones

There's no need to stay away from scones any more if you follow a gluten-free diet. These fluffy bombs use xantham gum to recreate the comforting textures of scones that we all love.
Buttery citrus orange and lemon cake

Citrus butter cake

Citrus lovers, this one's for you. A spongey citrus cake with glace icing and candied orange and lemon slices.
chocolate roulade

Flourless chocolate roulade

It's so light, so lovely - with a coffee-cream filling - this delicious dessert cake will just melt in the mouth. Best of all, it's gluten free so everyone can enjoy it.
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Chocolate coconut slice

24 edible gift ideas for Mother’s Day

To make your Mother's Day even more personal, why not whip up a batch of homemade sweet treats to gift your mum this weekend? We've pulled together a collection of our best brownies, cookies and cupcakes, as well as homemade chocolate bark and crunchy meringues for the real sweet tooths. And to share, why not make a batch of our white chocolate rocky road, or French-style style macarons, perfect to enjoy alongside a pot of tea or coffee. Simply wrap your goodies in cellophane with a colourful ribbon, and watch her face light up!

Amazing Mother’s Day lunch recipes for your mum

Mother's Day is the most important day of the year, and the perfect excuse to well and truly spoil our mums and shower them with the treats they more than deserve. So why not start in the kitchen? Whip up a scrumptious Mother's Day lunch for the most important woman in your life and lay on a gourmet spread that she won't be able to resist. Happy Mother's Day foodies!
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Apple and raspberry crumble

Apple and raspberry crumble

A timeless dessert classic that is loved by all - there is something so divine about warm, stewed fruits with a sweet, biscuit crumble.
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cherry strudel recipe

Coconut cherry strudel

Add some sweet and sour bliss to an Austrian favourite. Layered with nutritious morello cherries, cinnamon, coconut and delicate filo pastry, this is sure to please your tastebuds.
cheesy spinach cakes

Cheesy spinach muffins

No one will be able to stop munching on these delicious savoury muffins, filled with feta, cottage cheese and spinach
mixed berry brioche

Mixed berry brioche

This rich and sweet berry brioche takes just ten minutes to create, making this the perfect fruity, creamy snack.
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Upside-down Pear and Chocolate Cake

Upside-down pear and chocolate cake

Delight your family and friends with this beautiful upside down dessert served fresh out of the oven. Indulge your senses with decadent chocolate cake topped with juicy, sweet tender pears.
STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB CONSERVE

Strawberry and rhubarb conserve

Sweet meets tangy and tart in this juicy, fragrant fruit and vegetable conserve. It's ideal as a spread with breakfast, morning or afternoon tea - or better still, as a fabulous home-made gift.
Lemon Polenta Cake with Lemon Compote

Lemon polenta cake with lemon compote

Introduce an uplifting zing to morning or afternoon tea with a friend, by enjoying this lemony almond and polenta cake. A hint of orange blossom water makes it refreshingly satisfying.
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MELT-IN-MOUTH VANILLA BISCUITS

Melt-in-mouth vanilla biscuits

Indulge in a fresh pot of tea or coffee with this irresistible vanilla biscuits. They take just 30 minutes to make and are so soft, sweet and buttery they will simply melt in your mouth.
Florentine Slice

Florentine slice

Jam-packed full of sweet chewy cherries, crunchy nuts and cornflakes and decadent dark chocolate - the classic Florentine slice makes the ultimate accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.
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Cherry and coconut macroon cake

Cherry and coconut macaroon cake

Why enjoy just one dessert when you can mix the best elements of two? Covered in crumbled macaroon pieces this cherry and coconut cake is sure to wow.
Chocolate and caramel macarons

Chocolate and caramel macarons

You don't have to be in France to indulge in this decadent dessert. Bite through the light outer-layer of these treats to reach the rich chocolate ganache centre.
Coconut and golden syrup tart

Coconut and golden syrup tart

Featuring sublime coconut poured over a baked shortcrust pastry case smothered with sweet golden syrup, this will reach beyond simply tart lovers.
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Apple Bread Pudding

Apple bread pudding

This humble sweet bread pudding is incredibly satisfying, easy to make and tastes heavenly served warm with a drizzle of fresh cream.
Chocolate Roulade With Coffee Cream

Chocolate roulade with coffee cream

Heaven comes in the shape of a log with this chocolate roulade. Mixed with a thick coffee cream this only takes 30 minutes to bake and even less time to eat!
LEMON CURD

Lemon curd

This versatile zesty spread can form the base of an amazing dessert pie or tart, serve as a substitute for jam on afternoon tea scones, or even coat your morning toast.
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Panna Cotta and Roasted Nectarines

Panna cotta and roasted nectarines

Blended with vanilla bean, this creamy Italian specialty is best made ahead of time. Then served alongside beautifully roasted nectarines drizzled with wine for a truly satisfying dessert.
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Berry swirl meringues

Berry swirl meringues

Mums spend so much time looking after everyone, why not return the favour? Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a special afternoon tea shared with close friends and family.
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Zucchini, feta and red onion tartlets

Zucchini, feta and red onion tartlets

Warm savoury treats always go down well at a party, so make plenty or prepare ahead and freeze. These tartlets have a simple base, but the creamy feta and sweet-and-sour onions make them flashy and flavourful. Note
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best sultana recipes

Earl grey sultana cake

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. To make tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water into a heatproof jug. Add 2 earl grey tea bags; stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Note
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Pink velvet cake

Pink velvet cake

Fluffy rose-pink cake dressed in a sinful mascarpone frosting, this dessert is almost too pretty to eat. Almost!
banana and raspberry loaf

Banana and raspberry loaf

This loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. You can wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and seal in an airtight container before freezing for up to one month. Thaw slices at room temperature, straight from the freezer. Note
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BLUEBERRY SOUR CREAM CAKES

Blueberry sour cream cakes

Un-iced cakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Not suitable to microwave. Cakes can be made up to two days ahead; store in an airtight container. Ice up to one day ahead. Note
mocha dessert recipes

Mocha cupcakes

Adorable chocolate cupcakes with a hint of coffee and a gorgeous swirl of coffee buttercream for the coffee lover in your life.
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Roast Chicken for Two

Roast chicken for two

There's no need to wait for a family gathering or until you get a group of friends together before you can enjoy a roast meal. Sit down together to our roast chicken for two and enjoy!
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Cheesecake Brownies

Cheesecake brownies

Pairing two of our favourite desserts, rich and creamy cheesecake and decadent chocolate brownies, this dessert recipe is sure to please any sweet tooth. Make a batch to share with your loved ones this weekend.