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Angela Hartnett's Olive oil and pistachio cake

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Angela Hartnett’s olive oil and pistachio cake

Served with yoghurt sorbet, this Syrian inspired recipe from Angela Hartnett is sure to have you taking your serving plate…
Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's Muhammara

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Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s Muhammara – #CookForSyria

Muhammara is a classic Levantine dip can be made in a food processor, but it will lose some of its…
Damson Jam

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Damson Jam

Incredible Edible Cloughmills in Northern Ireland share some useful tips to help you perfect the homely skill of making jam.
Chocolate tiffin squares on a plate

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Chocolate tiffin squares

A quick and easy chocolatey treat that's guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling!
The winning Coronation Dish, a flaky pastry pie, a slice is cut out and the filling is chicken, leeks and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Pastry stars decorate the top.

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Majestic chicken pie (The One Show winner)

A showstopping chicken pie by Adam Handling, that will delight all who try it. It can be eaten hot or…
Jackie's marvellous microwave cupcakes

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Jackie’s marvellous microwave cupcakes

Who says baking is tricky? Well, not Jackie from Cornwall, who swears by this simple cupcake recipe that doesn't feature…
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Sticky toffee pudding

Don't worry — there's no real goo involved here, it's simply hide-and-seek with a sticky twist....