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Ideas

Browse our ideas to find a wide range of fun things to do.

Hot chocolate sticks with festive toppings

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Homemade hot chocolate sticks  

These are super simple to create and make a fantastic festive gift!

Chocolate festive truffles rolled in nuts by Bake Off's Lizzie Acker. Christmas tree lights sparkle in soft focus in the background.

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Festive chocolate truffles 

These are super quick, and only need a few ingredients. Perfect as a festive gift!

Mince pie shortbread rounds piled on a festive plate

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Mince pie shortbread

A quick and easy mince pie shortbread recipe from Great British Bake Off winner Syabira Yusoff. Perfect easy Christmas baking!

Sun-dappled mince pies on a red spotty tablecloth

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Eden Project mince pies

This easy mince pie recipe comes from the Eden Project's very own Head Chef, Mike Greer.

Stuffing, cranberry and brie wreath

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Christmas stuffing, brie & cranberry wreath

This edible Christmas wreath recipe is a great, low cost party sharer for your Big Lunch (and is surprisingly easy…

Jelly in a jar by Nadia Sawalha

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Jelly in a jar by Nadia Sawalha

Thank you to Nadia Sawalha for this jazzy Jelly in a Jar recipe that looks too good to eat!

Coronation Chicken by Heston Blumenthal

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Coronation Chicken by Heston Blumenthal

This is a reworking of Coronation Chicken that Heston created for the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. It was served at…

Crown Biscuits by Nadia Sawalha

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Crown Biscuits by Nadia Sawalha

A simple crown biscuit recipe, ideal for a royal celebration!

Red, White and Blue Sherry Trifle by Nadia Sawalha

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Red, White and Blue Sherry Trifle by Nadia Sawalha

Thank you to Nadia Sawalha for this patriotic Union Jack trifle!

Ice Cream Sandwiches by Tilly Ramsay

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Ice Cream Sandwiches by Tilly Ramsay

These gorgeous homemade ice cream sandwiches have been kindly shared by Matilda Ramsay.

Raymond Blanc’s Strawberry and Mascarpone Tart

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Raymond Blanc’s Strawberry and Mascarpone Tart

A strawberry tart with mascarpone that's a crowd-pleaser extraordinaire, and so easy to make!

Semifreddo with hazelnut Ice Cream and cake

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Semifreddo with Hazelnut Ice Cream and Cake (Spumoni)

Ice cream, sponge cake, fruit and nuts - what is not to like in a dessert when you have all…