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Features Top 5 Baking Books for Beginners by Julia Pal published on 10 September 2013, last updated on 26 August 2021 Baking can be a true pleasure. Producing a perfect Victoria Sponge for a relaxed afternoon tea, or a rich chocolate cake for a birthday celebration, is immensely satisfying, both for the baker and for those who enjoy the fruits of his or her labour. However, if you are new to baking or just can’t seem to produce the results you crave, it can be a disheartening experience....

Absolute banger! This is one of my favourite recipes, it’s tasty, warming and enough of a spice kick to satisfy. It’s a huge hit with all my family (even the predominantly meat eating males). See more

Features What to plant, harvest and cook in January with Kathy Slack by Kathy Slack published on 28 January 2021, last updated on 16 August 2021 You can spot a vegetable grower easily: they will tell you, usually within minutes of meeting them. They cannot contain themselves. It’s all too exciting. Having regaled you with tales of how their harvests are doing they will gleefully launch into a commentary of what they cooked last night with their homegrown carrots, or whatever, which tasted like no other carrot dish you could possibly comprehend and was so darn carrot-y as to blow their mind....

These are so good. Even better with lemons from my tree See more

Very good recipe. I have used it many times, always successfully! See more

My husband, who is not a great courgette fan, loves this. It’s fresh, tasty and easy. See more

Very tasty recipe. I adapted slightly and put on top of Ottolenghi cinnamon yoghurt from another recipe. Absolute winner See more

Dinner with Rukmini Browse all of the recipes in Rukmini Iyer’s cookbooks by ingredient. Preview More Rice Recipes View all Mary Berry’s Arancini with Dolcelatte and Porcini Mushrooms by Mary Berry from Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes José Pizarro’s Arroz al Horno with Pork Ribs by José Pizarro from The Spanish Pantry More Easy Recipes View all Speedy Cheesy Ravioli Bake by John Gregory-Smith from The Greatest Traybake Cookbook Ever...

Recipes>Chocolate Recipes ‘Jaffa Cake’ Cake by Martha Swift from Primrose Bakery Christmas Makes one 20cm single layer cake serving 10-12 Jaffa cake fans will love this Primrose Bakery bake. The chocolate orange cake recipe is layered with a sharp orange jelly and contrasting chocolate ganache. Discover more delicious Christmas recipes The best festive mains, sides, desserts and bakes From the book Primrose Bakery Christmas Martha Swift Primrose Bakery Christmas Stunning festive bakes...

I baked this and thought it weird no sugar was added, should have followed my gut instinct, of course it’s missing sugar. It’s basically like cheese and biscuits. Avoid this recipe!! See more

Features 10 30-minute Vegetarian Meals by Jessica Lockyer-Palmer published on 3 February 2020, last updated on 4 June 2021 Sometimes pottering around the kitchen is precisely what you want to be doing; spending leisurely hours meal-prepping, slow-cooking, and treat-making are part and parcel of a chilled-out Sunday afternoon. On busy weeknights, though, efficiency and ease tend to be top priorities, which can often present a challenge for those trying to cut back on meat – after a long day, it can be tempting to fall back on familiar, meat-based dishes....

Features 10 Italian dishes you’ll discover in Jamie Cooks Italy by Jessica Lockyer-Palmer published on 10 August 2018, last updated on 14 October 2021 Think you know your arancini from your agnolotti ? Your crudo from your caponata ? Jamie Oliver’s cookbook, Jamie Cooks Italy is one of the most comprehensive guides to Italian cooking out there, with enticing recipes gathered from all across Italy. Ranging from the familiar classics to dishes from lesser-known regions, traditional techniques no longer in wide circulation, and ingredients we’re yet to discover in the UK, even the most knowledgeable of Italian food lovers will find something new to discover....

Features 18 make-ahead dessert recipes by Lottie Huckle published on 13 March 2017, last updated on 12 May 2023 If you’re looking for a surefire way to take the stress out of hosting, a make-ahead dessert should be your first port of call. A sweet centrepiece, whipped from the fridge at just the right moment, is the perfect way to crown a dinner party, barbecue, or back garden gathering. From a velvety chocolate tart to a show-stopping pavlova, these eighteen desserts are prepared well in advance, leaving you plenty of time to relax with your guests....

Features 5 Rice Bowl Recipes You’ll Love by Lottie Huckle published on 25 July 2024 Rice bowls make for a simple, comforting and healthy meal with a variety of flavours. We’ve rounded up a selection of our favourite rice bowl recipes, from authentic Nasi Goreng that packs a punch, to a nourishing autumnal rice salad. Nasi Goreng Flavoured with a spicy sambal and topped with a fried egg with a runny golden yolk, this Southeast Asian staple is a great way to use up leftover rive and veg....

Amazing and it was so easy to make and I always cook from your posts See more

Recipes>Raspberry Recipes Alison Roman’s Raspberry Ricotta Cake by Alison Roman from Sweet Enough: A Baking Book Easy Makes one 23cm (9in) cake This easy recipe from Alison Roman combines tart raspberries with mild ricotta to make a delicious, delicately sweet cake with a light texture. Discover more delicious Baking recipes Stunning cakes to beginner friendly bakes From the book Sweet Enough Alison Roman Buy From Introduction This cake is on the less-sweet side, precisely my intention....

Absolutely delicious, loved it from first taste & have made it for 5 years – it’s a family fave! 😍 See more

Recipes>Potato Recipes Asma Khan’s Aloo Bonde by Asma Khan from Ammu: Indian Home-Cooking To Nourish Your Soul Serves 6 (2 or 3 per person) Fried until golden brown and served with chutney, these Indian street food classics are perfect for serving as a snack or as part of a larger spread. Discover more delicious Eid recipes From crowd-pleasing mains to colourful desserts From the book Ammu Asma Khan Ammu: Indian Home-Cooking To Nourish Your Soul...

Recipes>Sandwich Recipes Bagel Brunch by Caroline Craig & Sophie Missing from The Little Book of Brunch Serves 8-10 This bagel spread from The Little Book of Brunch is perfect for weekend entertaining – just lay out the various toppings alongside some top quality bagels, and let your guests customise their breakfast. Discover more delicious Breakfast recipes Energising recipes to start your day right From the book The Little Book of Brunch Caroline Craig, Sophie Missing...

Features Ben & Holly’s Elf & Fairy Party Menu by Lottie Huckle published on 31 May 2016, last updated on 5 February 2022 From the makers of Peppa Pig, the BAFTA-award-winning Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom is an animated TV show for pre-schoolers, airing daily on Nick Junior and Channel Five’s Milkshake. In the very small kingdom of Ben Elf and Fairy Princess Holly, magic always leads to mayhem! The official tie-in Ben & Holly books are published by Ladybird and are bursting with magic, adventure and play....