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items: Best afternoon teas in London 2025
items: Best afternoon tea in the UK
items: Vegan jackfruit massaman curry
items: Chocolate yule log
items: Chester best restaurants: where to eat, drink and stay
items: Strawberry cheesecake
items: Preserving and pickling: ultimate expert guide
items: 72 dessert recipes
items: 26 Mother's Day cake ideas
items: Gluten-free carrot cake
items: Moist chocolate cupcakes with a silky buttercream frosting
items: Steak salad
items: BBQ buffalo chicken thighs with wedged ranch salad
items: Smoked salmon pâté with bagel crisps
items: Chirashi sushi
items: What is cider
items: White chocolate Easter cake
items: The lowdown on how to use a slow cooker
items: Easy chocolate mousse
items: Homemade fish fingers
items: Cream cheese frosting
items: Lemon chicken with orzo
items: Homemade coleslaw
items: Roast pork loin
items: 11 flourless baking recipes

Best afternoon teas in London 2025
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date: 2025-05-29T08:54:48.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Reviews
subject: Restaurants
description: Fancy afternoon tea in London? We’ve eaten a lot of scones and finger sandwiches to find London’s very best spots, including the Ritz, Fortnum & Mason and Claridge's
encoded: Welcome to our collection of the best afternoon teas in London, updated quarterly to make sure you get the best afternoon tea of the moment. This round-up includes reviews of classic high teas at luxury London destinations such as Claridge's, The Ritz, Fortnum & Mason and Harrods; as well as quirkier afternoon teas at The Shard, Sketch and Rosewood London. For more, check out our guide to the best afternoon teas outside of London and then discover the best dining experiences in London. What are the origins of afternoon tea? Afternoon tea (here are our favourite afternoon tea recipes) was apparently introduced to Britain in the 1840s by Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, who complained of hunger during the late afternoon... something we can relate to! What's the difference between afternoon tea and high tea? And in case you didn't know, there is a difference between afternoon tea and 'high tea' the former is taken in the late afternoon (between lunch and dinner) and involves cakes, scones, cream and sandwiches; while high tea is a substantial evening meal, usually entirely savoury. A traditional afternoon tea is often called 'high tea' in other parts of the world though, which probably explains the confusion. Best afternoon teas in London at a glance Best traditional afternoon teas Best traditional tea for tea and shopping: Fortnum & Mason The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, from £82pp Best traditional afternoon tea: Claridge’s, from £95pp Best afternoon tea for art lovers: Mirror Room, Rosewood London, from £80pp Best afternoon tea for tea lovers: for The Athenaeum, Piccadilly London, from £70pp Best vegan afternoon tea: Coda restaurant at Royal Albert Hall, from £57pp Best for historical surroundings: Raffles London at the OWO, from £82pp Best for understated luxury: The Stafford, from £70pp Best American-inspired afternoon tea: Gatsby's Room, The Beaumont, from £75pp Best afternoon tea for bohemian glamour: Petersham Nurseries, from £60pp Best afternoon tea for theatre …

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Best afternoon tea in the UK
type: item
date: 2025-04-02T13:30:56.000Z
creator: Amanda James
subject: UK
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: We've rounded up the best afternoon teas in the UK to celebrate the great British institution
encoded: Looking for afternoon tea in Manchester or the best teatime deal in Edinburgh? We've visited afternoon teas across the UK and picked some of our favourites. From grand mansions in Berkshire to historical landmarks in Belfast, local bakeries in Northumberland or skyscrapers in Manchester, there is an afternoon tea for everybody. Check out our picks of the best afternoon teas in the UK below. For more afternoon tea inspiration, check out our picks of the best afternoon teas in London, or enjoy a treat from the comfort of your own home with our tried-and-tested best afternoon tea deliveries. If you fancy some baking, check out our afternoon tea recipes for scones, sandwiches and patisserie. Best afternoon teas in the UK The Grove, Hertfordshire The Grove hotel has become renowned for its afternoon tea, which changes its menu throughout the year. New for 2025, the current menu is themed around nostalgia, with savoury bites such as cheese and crisp sandwiches, smoked salmon on crumpets and classic prawn cocktails (all savoury items are refillable, so go with an empty stomach). Sweets come served on a classic tiered cake stand, with playful riffs on retro treats like jam roly-poly and battenberg bites, alongside warm, buttery scones. The setting is cosy and plush – bag yourself a seat next to the open fire, or enjoy the view of the gardens featuring sculptures and water features, from the bay windows. Afternoon Tea: A Taste of Nostalgia is £65 or £80 with champagne. Kids’ afternoon tea is priced at £32.50. thegrove.co.uk Stay over: Set in 300 acres of rolling parkland, it’s hard to believe The Grove hotel is just 20 minutes by train from central London. The Grove is a luxurious country house retreat that effortlessly combines modern elegance with rich history. Here you can spend the day enjoying the award-winning Sequoia spa, get in a round of golf or enjoy the many world-class dining options on offer. A one-night stay in a West Wing Classic Room starts from £370. A one-n…

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Vegan jackfruit massaman curry
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date: 2025-02-05T16:50:11.000Z
creator: Amanda James
subject: Family
subject: Health
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegan
subject: Coconut milk
subject: Joyful January
description: A tin of jackfruit (which you can pick up at almost any supermarket) is the magic ingredient in this vegan massaman curry, served with salted peanuts
encoded: Make this vegan jackfruit curry for a comforting dinner, then check out more vegan curry recipes such as our spinach, chickpea & potato curry, tempeh curry, yellow curry, vegan Thai red curry and vegan aubergine curry. For more veggie options, check out our vegetarian curry, vegetarian chilli, vegetarian paella and other vegetarian recipes. Cook’s tip: Boost your plant points “Add in a tin of drained chickpeas into your curry for the last few minutes of cooking, as well as a big handful of both spinach and kale - or whatever seasonal leafy greens you have that need using up. Add a squeeze of citrus to help your body better absorb the iron from the spinach and a splash more water if needed. You can also leave the skins on your potatoes for extra fibre, and swap the jasmine rice for wholegrain basmati and wild rice for an extra two plant points. These simple extras will boost this recipe to nearly 11 plant points.” Note these changes to the recipe will alter the nutritional information displayed. Here are more ways to boost your plant points and plant-packed recipes. View Green Video on the source website Vegan jackfruit massaman curry recipe

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Chocolate yule log
type: item
date: 2024-11-27T11:25:26.000Z
creator: Amanda James
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Dark chocolate
subject: Hazelnuts
description: Need a show-stopping dessert recipe to impress guests over the Christmas period? Check out our indulgent festive yule log with dark chocolate, a boozy Baileys cream and crunchy hazelnut brittle
encoded: Try this Christmas Yule log recipe then check out our bûche de noël, Christmas biscuits, Christmas cupcakes, stollen and more Christmas baking recipes plus Christmas desserts. Looking for a gluten-free chocolate centrepiece? Try our showstopping gluten-free chocolate fudge cake. How to make a Christmas yule log... step-by-step video View Green Video on the source website

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Chester best restaurants: where to eat, drink and stay
type: item
date: 2024-10-30T11:40:10.000Z
subject: North West
subject: Restaurants
subject: Local city guides
description: Check out our favourite restaurants, cafes, bars and foodie spots in Chester – from pillowy pancakes to perfect pizzas, there's plenty to discover
encoded: Looking for Chester restaurants? Here are our favourite restaurants in the small city in Cheshire. The best foodie spots include cracking aubergine pizzas at Stile Napoletano, pillowy blueberry pancakes at Flower Cup and freshly made dumplings at Pierogi. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking in Chester, between the city’s Roman walls and medieval alleys… For more city guides, check out our recommendations for the best restaurants in Brighton, best restaurants in Bath, best restaurants in Oxford or our best restaurants in Margate. Jump to: A festive visit to Chester Best restaurants in Chester Best bars in Chester Best brunch and coffee shops in Chester Best food shopping in Chester Where to stay in Chester A festive visit to Chester With its Roman walls, Tudor-style buildings and ancient, ornate ‘rows’ (split-level precincts home to boutique shops), Chester always looks great. In December, the city bejewelled with lights, it feels as close to a Victorian Christmas scene as you can get without time travel, whether you’re savouring a pint in the Brewery Tap, a former Jacobean feasting hall, or exploring Chester cathedral’s dazzling Christmas tree festival (from November 24). Over 80% of the 70+ stalls at Chester Christmas Market (November 15-December 22) are run by Cheshire and North Wales traders. With a hot spiced rum in hand, you will find plenty of unique gifts. Nearby, the Makers Market is a regular meet-up for northern artisans (Sat-Sun in December). Chester boasts a multitude of big names in fashion and retail, both in the city centre and out of town at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. Refuel while shopping with good coffee and Hulson’s mince pies at Chalk. In the evening, head out to eat at Chef’s Table or hip wine and small plates star, Covino. Pizzeria, Stile Napoletano, and next-level tapas restaurant, Porta, are equally essential. Best restaurants in Chester Upstairs at The Grill Inspired by New York steakhouses, Upstairs at The Grill serves great ste…

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Strawberry cheesecake
type: item
creator: Amanda James
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Digestive biscuits
subject: Soft cheese
subject: Strawberries
description: Combine two classic summer desserts in this no-bake cheesecake topped with a sweet strawberry sauce, ideal for al fresco entertaining
encoded: Make this impressive strawberry cheesecake recipe then check out our vanilla cheesecake, lime cheesecake, raspberry cheesecake, New York cheesecake, mini cheesecakes and more of the best cheesecake recipes, including Easter cheesecake. Looking for more seasonal strawberry recipes? Try our strawberry cupcakes, strawberry cake, strawberry tart and plenty more. Follow our expert tips on how to make a strawberry cheesecake: View Green Video on the source website

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Preserving and pickling: ultimate expert guide
type: item
date: 2024-09-02T13:14:11.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Raspberry jam
description: Elspeth Biltoft, owner of Rosebud Preserves, gives expert tips on preserving and prolonging the life of seasonal fruit
encoded: Welcome to our expert guide to preserving. Elspeth Biltoft, owner of Rosebud Preserves, gives expert tips and tricks on prolonging the life of seasonal fruit, and pickling guru Freddie Janssen shares top tips for making pickles at home. Discover everything you need to know about preserving, then check out our chutney recipes, jam recipes and pickling recipes to get started. When to make preserves Of all the types of preserving, one of the most popular is making jams, jellies and marmalades of seasonal fruit. Plan your year and make a few jars of lots of different things to discover what you really love. Start in early spring with forced rhubarb paired with stem ginger and orange. In June, pop a couple of handfuls of fresh elderflower into a muslin bag to add to sharp gooseberry jam. Each summer there’s a profusion of soft fruits just waiting to be preserved – raspberries, strawberries and blackcurrants for classic jams, or redcurrants for vibrant jelly. English plums, greengages and damsons make great early autumn preserves. Pick wild crabapples and rowan berries for jellies to accompany roast meats. Make jelly from new-season Bramley apples, then add any of your favourite chopped herbs to capture their vibrancy. If you want to truly start your jam from scratch, check out our autumn foraging guide for tips on picking blackberries, elderberries, sloes and more from hedgerows and parks. Close the year and start the new one with a selection of citrus fruits to make tangy marmalade. Include the classic ‘in-season’ bitter Seville oranges from Spain. What equipment to use for preserving Use a heavy-based stainless steel preserving pan with a top wider than its base if possible, to help the evaporation process. A 10-litre pan should be big enough for your needs. It should only be half full after the sugar is added, to allow for a rolling boil without boiling over. You will also need the following preserving equipment: a heatproof bowl, plate, sieve, jug, funnel, wooden spo…

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72 dessert recipes
type: item
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Easy
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: Make entertaining easy with these dessert ideas, from make-ahead fridge cakes to 15-minute puds for last-minute guests and tarts using store cupboard staples
encoded: Looking for easy dessert recipes to entertain guests? Need a quick cake recipe ready in less than an hour? Try one of our easy ideas below. For more easy dinner-party desserts, choose from our collection of make-ahead fridge cakes and bakes to whip out last-minute. For more dessert inspiration, check out our best vegan desserts, French desserts and Italian desserts. Now learn about Polish sweet baking. Quick and easy dessert recipes Classic tiramisu Whip up our smart, authentic version of this classic Italian dessert, made with mascarpone, marsala and savoiardi biscuits soaked in coffee and Tia Maria. It only takes 30 minutes, plus chilling time. Matcha cheesecake with ube swirl Impress dinner guests with this colourful matcha cheesecake with ube swirl. Ube is a purple yam that features in Filipino desserts and sweets. It has a subtle vanilla-like flavour and pairs well with the earthiness of the matcha. White chocolate panna cotta with stewed rhubarb This classic, creamy dessert is enriched with white chocolate, which provides a perfect contrast to the sharpness of the rhubarb. Lemon and lime tart Make your next lemon tart an epic one with Edd's Kimber's coconut macaroon tart case, filled with a zesty lemon and lime curd. Toffee apple croissant tart Croissant dough makes a brilliant stand-in for pastry in this free-form tart. The caramel sauce combines with the juicy apple to make a luscious filling. Mauritian coconut flan A staple at every Mauritian gathering, coconut flan evokes a sense of home and family. Shelina Permallo’s version uses simple storecupboard ingredients for its golden caramel top, bringing a taste of the island to any table. Lemon posset The perfect way to get ahead for dinner parties or entertaining. Get the shots of limoncello ready to really take this pudding to the next level. Lime cheesecake You only need a handful of ingredients to make this zingy lime cheesecake. Chocolate molten cake Is there anything more comforting than a melt-in-the-mi…

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26 Mother's Day cake ideas
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subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: Surprise mum with one of our impressive yet achievable bakes. Whip up a batch of blackberry cupcakes, treat her to a boozy gin and tonic bake or keep it classic with our best-ever Victoria sponge
encoded: Looking for Mother's Day cake ideas? Want the best cupcakes to treat your mum? Check out our recipes below to impress, then take a look at our Mother's Day menu ideas. Serve your Mother's Day cake on one of these show-stopping cake stands, or treat mum to breakfast in bed with our easy brunch recipes. Now try our favourite vanilla recipes and floral recipes. Mother's Day cake ideas The best victoria sponge Keep it simple and treat mum to a classic jam and cream victoria sponge sandwich that is lighter than air. Hummingbird cake Pineapple and banana meets heady spices in this glorious American cake recipe, sandwiched together with a cream cheese buttercream. Lemon and elderflower almond cake Serve up a pretty, seasonal bake with elderflower cordial soaked almond sponges, creamy lemon curd filling and edible flowers to decorate. Rich chocolate cake with brown butter frosting We’ve covered this rich, dense chocolate cake in a caramelly, nutty brown butter icing – perfect for any special occasion. Coffee, chocolate and walnut cake Can't decide whether to make mum a chocolate or coffee cake? We've made it easy and combined them both into one fanastic bake. The combination of coffee and walnut is a classic but the addition of chocolate adds another layer of flavour to this beautiful cake, ready in just one hour. Orange drizzle cake Make time with mum more special with this effortless yet delightful cake. It’s subtler but sweeter than a lemon drizzle cake and is best made a day in advance for the drizzle to soak in. Carrot cake loaf Make this carrot cake loaf extra-special with brown butter soft cheese frosting, if you like, or simply leave it off if you’re short on time. Gin and tonic cake This double lemon, gin and tonic cake combines two of our favourite things. It's easy to make and sure to please mum – a new way to enjoy g&t. Persian love cake Recreate this beautiful Persian love cake for mum. It's wonderfully fragrant thanks to cardamom, nutmeg and pistachios. Prosec…

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Gluten-free carrot cake
type: item
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Recipes
subject: Cake
subject: Pistachios
description: Our gluten-free carrot cake is taken to the next level with the addition of pistachios and almonds, plus an impressive toasted marshmallow icing
encoded: Bake this gluten-free carrot cake then check out our classic carrot cake, vegan carrot cake, carrot cake cupcakes, carrot cake loaf and carrot cake muffins. Looking for more gluten-free baking recipes? Check out our gluten-free banana bread, gluten-free cupcakes, gluten-free brownies, gluten-free chocolate fudge cake, gluten-free pancakes, gluten-free cheesecake and more. For an easier alternative to marshmallow icing, try our recipe for cream cheese frosting.

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Moist chocolate cupcakes with a silky buttercream frosting
type: item
creator: Amanda James
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: How to
subject: Recipes
subject: Guides
subject: Chocolate
subject: Lockdown inspiration
description: Bake a batch of these indulgent chocolate cupcakes, and you'll make friends for life. Top with swirls of homemade chocolate buttercream
encoded: Try these chocolate cupcakes, then check out more cupcake recipes such as our vegan chocolate cupcakes, Ferrero Rocher cupcakes, red velvet cupcakes and strawberry cupcakes, as well as our classic vanilla cupcakes. Follow our expert tips on how to ice a cupcake: View Green Video on the source website Check out the olive shop for more chocolate treats from artisan producers to enjoy or buy as gifts.

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Steak salad
type: item
date: 2023-08-25T11:00:41.000Z
subject: Health
subject: Recipes
subject: Olives
subject: Steak recipes
description: Looking for a simple midweek meal? Try this super succulent steak salad with plum tomatoes and olives. It's quick, easy and full of flavour
encoded: Try this steak salad, then check out more of our best steak recipes, including bavette steak, steak diane and tips on how to make the perfect steak.

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BBQ buffalo chicken thighs with wedged ranch salad
type: item
date: 2023-06-30T10:00:07.000Z
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Chicken recipes
subject: Chicken thighs
subject: Hazelnuts
subject: Lettuce
subject: Smoked paprika
description: Serve chicken thighs with punchy buffalo sauce, fresh and crunchy iceberg lettuce and creamy ranch dressing at your next BBQ
encoded: Try these BBQ buffalo chicken thighs then check out our BBQ chicken wings and more BBQ recipes. Cook's tip: This marinade is quite hot, drop the amount of Tabasco by half if you’d like it milder.

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Smoked salmon pâté with bagel crisps
type: item
date: 2023-05-19T13:28:34.000Z
subject: Easy
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
subject: Watercress
description: A twist on the classic american salmon and cream cheese bagel. This version uses warmed smoked salmon, lemon and watercress on top of crispy bagel. The perfect food for a party
encoded: Make this smoked salmon pâté for an impressive starter, then also try our classic smoked mackerel pâté, tuna niçoise pâté, chicken liver pâté and mushroom pâté. For a make-ahead Christmas appetiser, try our Swedish citrus-cured gravadlax, a light, elegant dish that brings Nordic flavours to your holiday table.

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Chirashi sushi
type: item
date: 2023-05-10T15:37:06.000Z
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
subject: Prawns
description: Learn how to make chirashi at home. This traditional Japanese dish features an assortment of fresh seafood, vegetables and other toppings on sushi rice.
encoded: Try this recipe for chirashi sushi bowls, then check out our vegan sushi bowls, onigiri, salmon sushi sandwiches, maki sushi rolls, wakame seaweed salad and california rolls. Recipe tip: Anything goes on this deconstructed sushi salad, so mix and match your toppings depending on what you have. Slices of omelette, avocado and shredded carrot would all go well.

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What is cider
type: item
date: 2023-05-10T14:50:19.000Z
subject: Drink
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Apple
subject: Cider
description: Felix Nash, founder of The Fine Cider Company, shares the secrets of cider – how it’s made and what to serve it with once you’ve bought it and which ciders to try
encoded: Founder of The Fine Cider Company, Felix Nash, shares with us everything there is to know about the cider-making process including different cider styles, the perfect cider season and the ultimate pairing with food. We've also chosen some of our favourite ciders to try for more inspiration. What is the origin of cider? Just as there’s a garden in New South Wales that has the first Granny Smith apple tree, and a garden in Nottinghamshire that has the first Bramley, all domesticated apples can be traced back to the apple forests of the Tien Shan mountains in Kazakhstan. The fruit from these forests was carried along the Silk Road and into Europe. In the 17th and 18th centuries apple juice became prized by the English gentry and was used to make fine ciders. As John Evelyn, a diarist of the time and a peer of Samuel Pepys’ said, cider was “the native English wine”. It was drunk from cider flutes, decoratively etched and engraved, and the best vintages could fetch 60 times the price of common cider. There were even blind wagers, pitching the finest ciders against the best wines available, in which cider often won. What is the best season for cider making? The cider-making process begins in spring, with blossom season. After the blossom is pollinated the fruit grows and basks in the summer sun and ripens through autumn and winter. The apples are then pressed for their juice, which becomes cider over the winter months. As the weather varies year to year, so do the apples, and each season’s cider is slightly different in the same way that vintages of wine are different. What type of apples are used to make cider? Today there are known to be over 7,000 apple varieties in the world and many 100s if not 1000s of them are cider apples These varieties are not good for eating or cooking, but are perfect for cider-making. Just as the small array of apples we know from the supermarket are named, so cider apples have names such as Foxwhelp, Dabinett, and Yarlington Mill. They’re li…

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White chocolate Easter cake
type: item
date: 2023-03-22T14:54:03.000Z
creator: Amanda James
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Cake
subject: White chocolate
description: Transform a simple sponge into this showstopping Easter bake with layers of white chocolate frosting and a semi-naked finish. We've decorated ours with broken white chocolate eggs and crunchy mini eggs, but you can get creative with your favourite Easter treats
encoded: Make this show stopping white chocolate Easter cake, then check out more our ultimate chocolate fudge cake, classic white chocolate cake and white chocolate and raspberry cake. Use up any white chocolate in our easy blondies. Looking for more impressive Easter dessert ideas? Try our indulgent chocolate Easter cake, Easter cheesecake, Easter cupcakes and Easter rocky road.

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The lowdown on how to use a slow cooker
type: item
date: 2023-01-12T15:40:17.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: Read our guide to making the most of your slow cooker, with top tips and tricks from our food director Janine Ratcliffe
encoded: Wondering how to use a slow cooker? Looking for indulgent slow cooker recipes? Check out our best ever, easy slow cooker recipes here and discover our tried-and-tested picks of the best slow cookers to use. Slow cookers have been around since the ’50s, were huge in the ’70s and are now making a comeback as a whole new generation discovers their money-, energy- and time-saving benefits. So, it’s time to invest in a new pot, or drag that old one out of the back of your cupboard, and put it to good work! ***Slow-cooking is energy efficient as a slow cooker uses only about that same amount of energy as a light bulb*** Should you brown meat before using a slow cooker? Some dishes come out perfectly fine without browning the meat first – tomato-based recipes such as bolognese, chilli con carne and curries that have vibrant spices like turmeric will still come out looking delicious at the end of cooking. When making a meaty stock-based stew, however, it’s worth taking the time to brown the meat really well. Slow cookers tend to drain meat of its colour, so it’s important for flavour and appearance that chunks of meat or joints are well caramelised to start with. Some slow cookers have a function to sear the meat in the cooker first, or a removable inner pot that can be put over a hob to save using extra pans. How to adapt you favourite recipes for a slow cooker Most casserole recipes can be adapted to a slow cooker, but they won’t benefit from the evaporation of liquid that occurs when simmering on a stove or in the oven. As a general rule, it’s best to reduce the liquid content by 1/3 if cooking a regular recipe in a slow cooker. To thicken the sauce at the end of cooking, stir ½-1 tbsp of cornflour into a small cupful of the cooking sauce – this can then be stirred back into the pot and cooked for a further 15 minutes until thickened to your liking. How long does a slow cooker take? It’s best to consult the slow cooker manual first because heat and wattage can vary betwe…

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Easy chocolate mousse
type: item
date: 2022-08-04T15:06:07.000Z
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Recipes
subject: Chocolate
subject: Dark chocolate
subject: Ground almonds
description: Prep these simple dark chocolate mousse pots ahead and serve with homemade orange shortbreads. This recipe serves four and is ready in just 30 minutes
encoded: Try this classic chocolate mousse, then check out our vegan chocolate mousse, raspberry mousse, white chocolate mousse, avocado chocolate mousse and chocolate mousse cake.

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Homemade fish fingers
type: item
date: 2022-08-03T22:48:57.000Z
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
subject: Cod
subject: Fish
description: Make your own fish fingers featuring cod coated in crispy spiced breadcrumbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, they make for a quick and easy family midweek meal
encoded: Try this recipe for homemade fish fingers, then check out our fish finger sandwich, beer-battered fish tacos and haddock goujons.

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Cream cheese frosting
type: item
date: 2022-08-03T21:33:38.000Z
creator: Amanda James
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: Where would carrot cake be without a smooth cream cheese frosting? Get it right every time with our simple recipe combining butter, soft cheese and icing sugar
encoded: Learn how to make a simple cream cream frosting, then check out our basic buttercream, chocolate buttercream and Russian buttercream.

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Lemon chicken with orzo
type: item
date: 2022-08-03T21:12:57.000Z
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Chicken thighs
subject: Olives
subject: Orzo recipes
subject: White wine
description: This chicken tray bake with lemon, olives and orzo is a great midweek meal for all the family. It's super simple, full of flavour and low in calories
encoded: Try this recipe for lemon chicken with orzo, then check out our baked lemon chicken, chicken alfredo, tarragon chicken and more chicken recipes.

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Homemade coleslaw
type: item
date: 2022-08-03T16:47:54.000Z
subject: Easy
subject: Health
subject: Recipes
description: The best recipe for a classic coleslaw. With cabbage, carrots and a creamy lime and coriander dressing, this side dish goes well with bbq meats or roast chicken
encoded: Accompany your BBQ feast with our homemade coleslaw, then also check out our rainbow slaw, red cabbage tabbouleh slaw and BBQ cabbage.

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Roast pork loin
type: item
date: 2022-08-03T15:07:29.000Z
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Apple
subject: horseradish
subject: Pork
subject: Rosemary
description: Check out our easy roast pork with apple horseradish sauce and super crispy crackling. This comforting pork recipe would make for a show-stopping family dinner
encoded: Try this recipe for roast pork loin, then also check out our Tuscan pork loin steaks, pork medallions, pork hotpot and roast pork. Apfelkren is an Austrian apple and horseradish sauce traditionally served with roast beef, but it’s just as good alongside pork. The horseradish kick and sharp, sweet apple work wonderfully together. Also try our recipe for plain apple sauce.

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11 flourless baking recipes
type: item
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Lockdown inspiration
subject: Storecupboard
description: No flour? No problem! Make our easy cakes and bakes that don't need it, from decadent flourless chocolate cake to easy oaty flapjacks
encoded: Want to bake a cake without flour? Try our flourless cakes and bakes below, or check out our ideas for baking without eggs here. Best flourless baking recipes Peanut butter cookies Nutty, buttery and quick to make, these crisp cookies are great for baking with kids without flour. Flourless chocolate truffle cake with amaretto cream This flourless chocolate cake is extremely smooth and similar to the consistency of a chocolate torte. The amaretto lifts the deep richness of the chocolate. Fruity oaty flapjacks Hurrah for flapjacks, that one-pan baked treat that anyone can master. Make yours a bit posh with our version packed with dates, sultanas and almonds, no flour in sight! Double-dipped peanut biscuits Chocolate and peanut butter is a classic combination, and these double-dipped peanut biscuits really make the most of it. They're super easy to make and make a delicious sweet treat that doesn't require flour. Coffee and cream fridge cake Wow with this nostalgic fridge cake, packed with layers and layers of indulgence. Apricot and hazelnut pastries Try these flaky apricot pastries with creamy fresh custard and sweet apricots, the perfect weekend breakfast treat ready in 35 minutes. Croissant cinnamon buns Check out these easy-to-make, moreish cinnamon buns. This simple cinnamon bun recipe uses Jus-Rol croissant dough making them extra flaky and extra crispy. Honey nut cornflake and caramel bars Just pour a glass of milk and call this breakfast – we won’t tell. These honey nut cornflake and caramel bars are easy to make but look impressive. Flourless chocolate cake (caprese) The ground almonds in this caprese make this flourless chocolate cake beautifully smooth. The mascarpone cream adds a sweet extra and the redcurrants give a dash of colour. Black forest truffle cake Turn the clock back with our nostalgic flour-free black forest cake with a modern twist. Baileys chocolate tiffin Try this easy and indulgent tiffin, packed with Irish cream liqueur, three types of ch…

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