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Rocky Road
Rich, chocolatey and packed with crunchy biscuits, soft marshmallows and whatever little extras you fancy throwing in. Rocky road is one of those recipes that doesn’t need much precision. Use whatever chocolate you’ve got, swap the biscuits around and don’t worry about making neat squares. The messy, chunky bits are often the best. Preparation: 15…
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Nashville Style Hot Sauce
Fiery, smoky and a little sweet, this spicy oil is traditionally brushed over crispy fried chicken, but it’s far too good to stop there. Try it on roast potatoes, crispy tofu, burgers or even a cheese toastie. It’s quick to make, and you can easily adjust the heat depending on how brave you’re feeling. Preparation:…
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Chinese Takeaway-Style Salt & Pepper Chicken
Crispy little pieces of chicken tossed with garlic, onions, fresh chillies and plenty of seasoning. Inspired by the salt and pepper chicken you find in British Chinese takeaways, this is one of those dishes that’s best eaten straight from the wok, while everything is still hot and crunchy. It doesn’t need to look particularly tidy,…
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Salt-Cured Egg Yolks
A little patience turns ordinary egg yolks into something rather special. Cured in salt and sugar, then gently dried, they become firm, rich and intensely savoury, almost like a hard cheese. Grate them over pasta, roasted vegetables, salads or anything that could do with a little extra flavour. Preparation: 15 minutesCuring: 4–7 daysDrying: 4–6 hoursTotal…
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Tomato Salsa
Fresh, juicy and full of flavour, this simple tomato salsa takes just a few minutes to throw together. It’s lovely scooped up with tortilla chips, piled onto tacos or served alongside grilled meats. Don’t worry about chopping everything perfectly. A few uneven chunks give it that lovely homemade feel. Preparation: 10 minutesResting: 10 minutesTotal time:…
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Yorkshire Puddings
There’s nothing quite like a homemade Yorkshire pudding, especially when it’s fresh from the oven, golden and crispy, with a big hollow middle ready for gravy. Don’t worry if some rise higher than others or come out a little wonky. That’s all part of a proper homemade roast. Preparation: 10 minutesResting: 30 minutesCooking: 20–25 minutesTotal:…
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Gingerbread People
Sweetly spiced and fun to cut, bake and decorate these gingerbread biscuits are a winter essential (but great year-round too). Ingredients (makes ~20 biscuits) Optional for decorating: icing sugar, royal icing, chocolate chips, currants, sweets Method Tips & Variations
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Fudgy Brownies
These rich, fudgy brownies combine dark and milk chocolate with a hint of fruitiness from fresh raspberries (optional). With a simple melt and mix method, you’ll have a tray of indulgent squares in under an hour. They keep well at room temperature in an airtight tin, but honestly, they rarely last that long! Ingredients Method…
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Focaccia
Soft, fluffy and golden, this classic Italian flatbread is packed with olive oil and fragrant rosemary. Perfect alongside soups, for dipping into sauces or sliced into sandwiches. Preparation: 20 minutesFirst rise: 1 hourSecond rise: 30–45 minutesBaking: 25–32 minutesCooling: 15 minutesTotal time: Approximately 2½–3 hoursMakes: 1 large focaccia (8–10 portions) Ingredients Method Preparation Timeline Elapsed time…
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Marshmallow Rice Crispy Squares
Crunchy, chewy and packed with gooey marshmallow, these nostalgic no-bake treats are incredibly easy to make. Finished with a drizzle of milk and white chocolate, they’re perfect for a quick sweet treat. Ingredients Makes 8–10 squares For the chocolate drizzle Optional extras Method Notes