Rhubarb & Custard Muffins with Hazelnut Crunch Crumble Topping for The Great British Rhubarb Recipe Round-Up Fish & Chips, Blackberry & Apple, Strawberries & Cream, Sausage & Mash, Steak & Chips, Liver & Onions, Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding and Rhubarb & Custard.…….all of these recipes and ingredients are marriages made in heaven, and of…
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Easter Nest Cupcakes for the Easter Weekend Tea Time Table
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St Patrick’s Day Feast: Soda Bread, Ulster Fry & Salt Beef with Champ
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East Coast USA Revisited: Shaker Lemon Pie Recipe
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Amish Recipe: Dutch Baby Oven Pancake with Blood Oranges and Blueberries
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Apple Pie Muffins for Bramley Apple Week
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A Secret Breakfast Recipe: Baked Ham and Swiss Cheese Sliders
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Perfect for Christmas Sandwiches: Garlic and Shallot Country Style Bread (Breadmaker)
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Lussekatter – St Lucia Saffron and Cardamom Sweet Buns for St Lucy’s Day
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Countdown to Christmas: Mincemeat Scones for the Christmas Tea Time Table
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It’s Party Time! A Fabulous Collection of Canapés & Party Food Recipes
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From The Lavender and Lovage Bakery: Country Style Walnut Bread Rolls
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Thrifty & Organic November: Pear & Walnut Cake, Sausage Cabbage Rolls and Celeriac Gratin
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“Smorgastarta” (Swedish Savoury Sandwich Gateau) for National Sandwich Day
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A Show-Stopping Chocolate Cherry Cake for Chocolate Week!
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