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Clarence House Chocolate Cake

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Clarence House Chocolate Biscuit Cake

The recipe is taken from A Royal Cookbook: Seasonal recipes from Buckingham Palace and used by Clarence House. We hope…

Strawberry cake

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Manon’s strawberry French cake

Manon Lagreve has shared her strawberry French cake recipe. Perfect for a Big Lunch!

Cake

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Manon Lagreve’s French Yogurt Cake

This Gateau au yaourt (or French yogurt cake recipe) is probably the cake I have baked the most in my…

Roasted Veg tart

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Alice Fevronia’s tomato, spinach & feta tart

Easy and delicious, Alice's tomato, spinach and feta tart recipe creates the perfect dish for your Big Lunch.

Priya's Big Lunch Tea & Biscuits (Chocolate Chip Cookies & Chai)

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Priya’s Big Lunch Tea & Biscuits (Chocolate Chip Cookies & Chai)

These chocolate chip cookies are a real favourite of ours - the kids and I have made countless batches together!

Rosie’s Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Delight

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Rosie’s Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Delight

This is a very fresh, beautifully textured gluten free lemon drizzle and no one would even guess it is gluten…

Gorgeous triple chocolate chip cookies

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Gorgeous triple chocolate chip cookies

Crisp on the outside, irresistibly gooey on the inside... these delicious triple chocolate chip cookies will pair perfectly with a…

Vegan Victoria Sponge

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Eggless Victoria Sponge

Treat yourself to a slice of vegan Victoria Sponge!

Ten-minute Salmon with Spring Onions by Ken Hom OBE

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Ten-minute Salmon with Spring Onions by Ken Hom OBE

Sea bass or plaice fillets can be substituted. Tip: Peeled fresh root ginger can be stored in a glass jar,…

Carrot Cake

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Carrot cake tray bake

This delicious carrot cake tray bake recipe will be hard to share!

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce by Ken Hom OBE

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Chicken with Black Bean Sauce by Ken Hom OBE

This Chicken in Black Bean Sauce recipe makes a perfect dish for The Big Lunch - it can be cooked…

chocolate and banana brownies

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Easy chocolate and banana brownies

Have a go at these easy-to-make, delicious chocolate and banana brownies!