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Ideas

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

Crown Biscuits by Nadia Sawalha

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Crown Biscuits by Nadia Sawalha

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

Rhubarb & Ginger Jelly

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Kate Humble’s Rhubarb & Ginger Jelly

A huge thank you to Kate Humble for this gorgeous grown-up jelly recipe!

Ginger cake

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Jamaican Ginger Cake & Butterscotch Sauce by Ruby Bhogal

This delicious Jamaican ginger cake recipe has kindly been provided by Bake Off's Ruby Bhogal.

Jammy Dodger blondies. Yum!

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Martha Collison’s Jammie Dodger Blondies

We bet you’ve never had one of these before! Martha Collinson’s take on the traditional blondie is a fun and…

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…

Sponge pudding with a honey butterscotch sauce by Rick Stien

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Steamed sponge pudding with a honey butterscotch sauce by Rick Stein

A big thank you to Rick Stein for sharing this scrumptious steamed sponge pudding recipe!

Bowl of Lemon and swiss roll Ameretti trifle

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Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle – the Platinum Pudding winning recipe!

Congratulations to winning baker Jemma from Southport! Beating over 5,000 other recipes to take the crown, this bowl of sunshine…

Nadia Sawalha's Royal Scones

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Nadia Sawalha’s Royal Scones

Is there anything more British than a cream tea? We think not. Thanks Nadia Sawalha for the recipe!

Paul Ainsworth's Strawberry Trifle

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Paul Ainsworth’s Strawberry Trifle

Ah, trifle. A quintessentially British pud. Delicious AND no baking required!

Union Jack cake by Nadia Sawalha

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Union Jack Cake by Nadia Sawalha

Feeling patriotic? Why not try your hand at this crowdpleaser Union Jack Cake recipe by Nadia Sawalha

Vegan raspberry pavlova by Freya Cox

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Vegan Raspberry Pavlova by Freya Cox

Everyone loves a Pavlova, and this one's a scrumptious vegan raspberry pavlova recipe that everyone can enjoy!