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23 October 2011

Braised chicken with sweet potato and thyme

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATO AND THYME This recipe can be adapted for cooking in a slow cooker, on the hob or in the oven if you are switching it on ...

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22 October 2011

Lemon and Ricotta Cake

LEMON AND RICOTTA CAKE During summer and autumn, homegrown seasonal fruit makes a great basis for pudding. It can be harder to find in winter - but that’s when citrus fruits ...

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22 October 2011

HAM AND APPLE PIE Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 375g puff pastry1 egg, beaten200g Cheddar cheese, grated2 Bramley apples, cored and sliced thinly700g good-quality cidercooked ham, sliced thin For the béchamel sauce:25g butter25g flour150ml milk50ml double ...

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21 October 2011

Sweetcorn Chilli and Coriander Griddle Cakes

SWEETCORN, CHILLI AND CORIANDER GRIDDLE CAKES Great for early autumn when fresh sweetcorn and homegrown chillies are both in abundance; and only takes a few minutes’ cooking time. Serves 4 Ingredients: 900g fresh sweetcorn, ...

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21 October 2011

Halloween Toffee Apples

Kirstie Allsopp’s Halloween Toffee Apples Get in the spirit of Halloween with these frightfully delicious Toffee Apples It’s the time of year when ghosts and ghouls come out to play and ...

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21 October 2011

Apricot and Almond Tart

Apricot and Almond Tart Why not put your baking skills to the test by whipping up an Apricot and Almond Tart? It tastes great hot or cold, Delicious! This dessert looks ...

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21 October 2011

Honey and Walnut Cake

Honey and Walnut Cake A lightly spiced loaf cake that is sweet and sticky, Honey and Walnut Cake is a scrumptious treat to tuck in to. Serves: 10-12Preparation Time: 15 MinutesCooking Time ...

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21 October 2011

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Lemon Drizzle Cake This wonderful citrus sponge is incredibly light and moist - this cake has polenta added to it which provides a lovely crumbly texture. The Lemon Drizzle Cake is ...

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18 October 2011

National Baking Week - Vanilla Cookies

Celebrity Chefs ask us to ‘Bake and Share’ this National Baking Week National Baking Week (17th-23rd October 2011) gives us the perfect opportunity to spread the love by baking as many ...

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The Yankee Vanilla Cupcake is perfect if you don't want the added calories

17 October 2011

National Baking Week products

This week is National Baking Week, it's time to get yourselves into the kitchen and cook up a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're the next Delia Smith or not, treat yourself ...

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16 October 2011

Recipe - Pork, nectarine and pistachio terrine

Pork, nectarine and pistachio terrine Serves 10Preparation time: 30 minutes (marinate overnight)Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients 300g pork fillet, trimmed and diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 sprigs thyme 2 tbsp brandy 250g ...

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16 October 2011

Recipe - Roasted stone fruits with vanilla

Roasted stone fruits with vanilla Serves 4Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients 175g golden caster sugar 1 vanilla pod, split in two and seeds scraped out5 cardamom pods Zest and juice ...

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15 October 2011

Recipe - Baked aubergine stuffed with plum & nectarine couscous

Baked aubergine stuffed with plum & nectarine couscous. Serves 4 as a starterPreparation time: 30 minutesCooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients 2 medium aubergines 2 tsp olive oil Juice 1 and zest ½ lemon ...

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14 October 2011

Recipe - Plum and nectarine oat bars

Plum and nectarine oat bars Makes 16Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients 140g light muscovado sugar 3 tbsp golden syrup 140g butter 250g rolled oats 50g raisins50g walnut pieces, roughly chopped50g ...

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14 October 2011

Salted caramel bon-bons

Salted caramel bon-bons - Marcus Wareing These decadent little dark chocolate shells, filled with salted caramel, look beautiful on the plate and will wow your guests. If you are unable to ...

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14 October 2011

The ultimate chocolate chip cookies

MAKES 18 LARGE COOKIES 1 x 100g bar Divine darkchocolate100g walnut or pecan pieces125g unsalted butter, soft100g caster sugar100g light muscovado sugar1 large free range egg220g plain flour3 tablespoons Divine cocoapowder1/2 teaspoon ...

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14 October 2011

Creamy cappuccino cheesecake

MAKES 1 LARGE CHEESECAKE SERVES 8–12 For the base1 x 100g bar Divine coffeechocolate50g unsalted butter, diced200g digestive biscuits For the filling500g best quality cream cheese125g light muscovado sugar50g caster sugar2 rounded ...

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14 October 2011

White chocolate cheesecake

MAKES 1 LARGE CHEESECAKE SERVES 8–12 For the base2 tablespoons Divine cocoa75g unsalted butter, melted150g digestives, crushed50g caster sugar For the filling2 x 100g bars Divine whitechocolate3 tablespoons warm water600g good quality cream cheese75g ...

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14 October 2011

How to taste wine: A step by step guide from Vinturi

This winter, make sure you get the most out of your wine with the Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator. Vinturi’s step by step guide will help wine lovers to learn taste ...

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14 October 2011

The Great British Trifle...With a Modern Twist

The Great British Trifle...With a Modern Twist Whip up a treat this Christmas and serve a great British trifle with a modern twist. Developed by Will Torrent, award winning patissier &chocolatier ...

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14 October 2011

Recipe - Lamb Rogan Josh

In the UK most of us enjoy a curry at least once a week. But while it’s clear we love to eat the hot-stuff, when it comes to making one ...

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14 October 2011

Recipe - Mince Masala

Mince Masala In the UK most of us enjoy a curry at least once a week. But while it’s clear we love to eat the hot-stuff, when it comes to making ...

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12 October 2011

Recipe - Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Parsley Butter

Taste the Mediterranean this autumn Add a touch of Mediterranean flavour to your mealtime this month - enjoy this classic autumn meal, with a delicious taste of the Med. This scrumptious, succulent ...

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11 October 2011

Roast Aubergine and Chicken Curry

Portions: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time:: 20 minutes 1 medium aubergine 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp mild curry powder 8 chicken thighs cut into pieces 120 g Philadelphia Light with Garlic & Herbs 300 ...

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