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a plate of Scotch eggs

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Rosemary’s Black Pudding, Lamb and Mint Scotch Eggs

These delicious mini scotch eggs are sure to delight as part of a picnic or on a Big Lunch table,…
Sam's summer feta, red onion and slow roasted tomato tart

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Sam’s Summer Feta, Red Onion and slow roasted tomato tart

This delicious veggie tart is quick and easy to make, great for summer and perfect for The Big Lunch!
Tony Singh and Punjabi Choley

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Tony Singh’s Punjabi Choley

"I'm thrilled to share one of my favourite recipes for you to make and share with friends, family or community…
Alex Hollywood Chicken Drumsticks

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Alex Hollywood’s Sticky Wings n’ Drumsticks

I tend to prepare these in large batches. They’re great hot or cold, especially with potato salad. Don’t forget the…
A plate filled with brownies, the brownies look so good i could eat them all

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Great British Bake Off Laura’s Biscuit Fudge Brownies

Chocolate and fudge - a winning combination! Make these delicious biscuit fudge brownies for friends, family and your community, they…
Briony's Big Lunch cupcakes

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Briony’s Big Lunch cupcakes

Totally scrumptious and featuring a true favourite, these Nutella cupcakes are the perfect Big Lunch crowd-pleaser! Shared by Bake Off's…
A Plate of scotch eggs, oozing with delicious yolk

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Perfect Yolk Scotch Eggs

Great cold as a snack or on the go!
Biscuits iced with a marbled icing

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Martha Collison’s marbled sugar cookies

So tasty and they'll look super cute on any Big Lunch or festive table. This marbled sugar cookie recipe creates…
Miguel Barclay’s Sicillian Focaccia Pizza

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Miguel Barclay’s Sicillian Focaccia Pizza

In Italy, there's a type of pizza with a focaccia base that they sell by the gram. They just cut…
A bowl filled with delicious looking merangues

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Rosie’s Colourful Coconut Meringue kisses with a summer berry curd

A recipe for coconut meringue kisses with a berry curd. The curd can be drizzled over, used to sandwich the…
Pancake rolls and some really great looking dipping sauce

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Kwoklyn’s Pancake rolls

Try your hand at these delicious pancake rolls to serve up a treat at your Big Lunch.
Walnut Biscuits by Ken Hom

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Walnut Biscuits by Ken Hom OBE

Super simple and perfect for wrapping in individual portions!