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items: Rhubarb and elderflower spritz
items: 43 pancake recipes for Pancake Day and beyond
items: Chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding
items: Curry leaf tomatoes on yogurt with bombay mix
items: Añejo tequila mule
items: Irish spice-rubbed loin of venison in pancetta with whiskey sauce
items: Irish potted trout with chilli, tarragon and pink peppercorns
items: Red wine-braised short ribs
items: Chocolate cherry brownies
items: Soy butter and mushroom pappardelle
items: Ham hock, spinach and cheeseboard lasagne
items: Chocolate truffle cake
items: Crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad
items: The most romantic restaurants in London
items: Best chocolate gifts to buy 2025, tried and tested
items: Spiced steak with bean salad and avocado sauce
items: Linzer cookies (Linecke cukrovi)
items: Crying tiger beef salad (yum nua seua rong hai)
items: Wild mushroom pappardelle
items: Crunchy nut and milk chocolate tart
items: Walnut, anchovy, chard and goat’s cheese pasta
items: Spiced rum manhattan
items: Best baking gifts to buy 2025
items: Halloumi with honey roasted grapes and thyme
items: Amaretto old fashioned

Rhubarb and elderflower spritz
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creator: Georgie Mullen
subject: Cocktails and drinks
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: This rhubarb and elderflower spritz is the perfect sophisticated spring cocktail to impress guests for your next dinner party
encoded: Try Georgie Mullen's rhubarb and elderflower spritz, then discover our Campari spritz, Hugo spritz and more spritz recipes. Georgie says: "Forced rhubarb is in season between January and March, and is known for its slender stalks and vibrant pink colour. After March you’ll find outdoor-grown rhubarb, which is available until summer - slightly less vibrant and a little less sweet. For its lively pink I like using forced rhubarb in this cocktail but if you can only find outdoor-grown rhubarb, a small splash of red food colouring in the syrup will help boost the colour. Don’t throw the rhubarb purée left in the sieve away – I eat it with yogurt and granola in the morning." Use a speed peeler to peel strips from the rhubarb stalks and wrap them around the inside of each glass – optional but looks gorgeous. Rhubarb and elderflower spritz recipe

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43 pancake recipes for Pancake Day and beyond
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Best ever
subject: Collection
subject: Easy
subject: Family
subject: Guides
subject: Recipes
description: Eat pancakes all year round with our recipes, from indulgent peanut butter and chocolate Nutella stacks to simple crepes and fluffy vegan pancakes
encoded: Looking for Pancake Day recipes? Here’s how to make pancakes from scratch, plus inspiring ideas for Shrove Tuesday. Try indulgent sweet pancakes for brunch or healthy breakfast crepes. Follow our guide to make perfect pancake batter and even which pan to choose. Remember, the majority of pancake batters can be made the night before (along with their toppings) and kept in the fridge, to save time in the morning. For more perfect pancake inspiration, check out our collections of savoury pancake recipes, sweet pancake recipes and indulgent pancake recipes. Looking for entertaining ideas? We've got all the info you need on how to host a pancake party, from assembling a DIY pancake bar to the best pancake kitchenware to buy. You can also discover the latest pancake trends, and learn how different countries celebrate Shrove Tuesday with our pancakes from around the world. Now try our favourite vanilla recipes and brunch recipes.

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Chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding
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creator: Nisha Parmar
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: A warm pudding perfect for chilly nights in. The sprinkle of sesame seeds complements the savoury miso notes
encoded: Made with storecupboard ingredients, this dessert is ideal for when you want to emulate a molten fondant without the faff. Serve with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche for that hot and cold contrast. Try our chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding, then discover our chocolate self-saucing pudding, lemon self-saucing pudding or sticky toffee self-saucing pudding. Try more self-saucing pudding recipes. Chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding recipe

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Curry leaf tomatoes on yogurt with bombay mix
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creator: Nisha Parmar
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
description: When I’m hosting I want dishes that can be made ahead of time, so I’m doing the bare minimum and enjoying time with my guests. This can be served as a starter with drinks or together with the main.
encoded: Try Nisha's curry leaf tomatoes on yogurt with bombay mix, then discover our paneer tikka masala, halloumi curry, vegetarian curry, sweet potato and chickpea curry and vegetarian chilli. Also discover more of our paneer recipes. Curry leaf tomatoes on yogurt with bombay mix recipe

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Añejo tequila mule
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creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Cocktails and drinks
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: We’ve taken a classic moscow mule and replaced the vodka with aged tequila, which adds a lovely complexity to this easy highball.
encoded: Try our añejo tequila mule, then discover spicy margarita, frozen margarita and more tequila cocktail recipes. Find more refreshing drinks in our collection of summer cocktail recipes, including a long island iced tea, piña colada and mai tai. After, read how to elevate your cocktail skills with our best home bar hacks. Añejo tequila mule recipe

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Irish spice-rubbed loin of venison in pancetta with whiskey sauce
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date: 2025-12-10T10:17:16.000Z
creator: Cherie Denham
subject: Guides
description: The sharpness of the whiskey cuts through the cream in the sauce, and the mushrooms add depth of flavour. I love this served with mashed carrots and swede
encoded: Try our Irish spice-rubbed loin of venison in pancetta with whiskey sauce, then check out our venison stew, venison curry, venison pie, venison steaks, venison burgers and more venison recipes. In this recipe the venison loin is gently rolled in herbs and spices before being wrapped in pancetta, and browned before being roasted. The sharpness of the whiskey cuts through the cream in the sauce, and the mushrooms add depth of flavour. The sauce can be made in advance and swirled around in the pan after the venison has been cooked. I love this served with mashed carrots and swede. Cook, preserver, baker and author Cherie Denham says: "To truly understand Irish food you need to cook in simplicity, shaped by the land and sea, and passed down through generations. It’s not about fancy techniques or elaborate dishes, it’s about honest, comforting, down-to-earth food made with care and shared with others. "I was brought up on a farm, nestled in County Tyrone in rural N Ireland. My Mummy, Aunties and Grannies cooked with what they had to hand: potatoes pulled from the garden, wild berries gathered from the hedgerows, soda bread fresh from the oven and homemade butter. The press was stocked with homemade jellies and jams made from crab apples and rosehips, damsons, blackberries and strawberries. "The flavours are clean and comforting, and the ingredients aren’t trendy, they’re traditional. Creamy dairy from grass-fed cows, tender lamb, wild Atlantic seafood and earthy root veg. I often went to the local market with mummy on a Wednesday after school if we ran out of vegetables. She’d buy a huge sack of potatoes, a bag of carrots and a few swedes or turnips, as they were called, still all with mud on them. Apples and rhubarb were very popular, and used predominantly to make tarts. Bramley apples have a Protected Geographical Indication in County Armagh, which is affectionately known as The Orchard County. "To cook here is to respect the seasons and surroundings – it’s warming th…

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Irish potted trout with chilli, tarragon and pink peppercorns
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creator: Cherie Denham
subject: Entertain
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
description: It’s important to season the trout well otherwise it can taste bland. Always check how hot the chilli is too, as you may not need it all. Serve them with warm toasts so the butter melts and the flavours come out
encoded: Try our Irish potted trout with chilli, tarragon and pink peppercorns, then discover potted crab with coronation salad, potted shrimp and more starter recipes. Cook, preserver, baker and author Cherie Denham says: "To truly understand Irish food you need to cook in simplicity, shaped by the land and sea, and passed down through generations. It’s not about fancy techniques or elaborate dishes, it’s about honest, comforting, down-to-earth food made with care and shared with others. "I was brought up on a farm, nestled in County Tyrone in rural N Ireland. My Mummy, Aunties and Grannies cooked with what they had to hand: potatoes pulled from the garden, wild berries gathered from the hedgerows, soda bread fresh from the oven and homemade butter. The press was stocked with homemade jellies and jams made from crab apples and rosehips, damsons, blackberries and strawberries. "The flavours are clean and comforting, and the ingredients aren’t trendy, they’re traditional. Creamy dairy from grass-fed cows, tender lamb, wild Atlantic seafood and earthy root veg. I often went to the local market with mummy on a Wednesday after school if we ran out of vegetables. She’d buy a huge sack of potatoes, a bag of carrots and a few swedes or turnips, as they were called, still all with mud on them. Apples and rhubarb were very popular, and used predominantly to make tarts. Bramley apples have a Protected Geographical Indication in County Armagh, which is affectionately known as The Orchard County. "To cook here is to respect the seasons and surroundings – it’s warming the teapot before pouring the first cup, baking something sweet and welcoming for when guests are due, and always sending them home with a loaf of fresh bread, jar of jam or tin of biscuits. It’s food that brings people together, whether it’s a Sunday dinner, bowl of stew at the kitchen table or cup of tea and soda bread in your hand. Eating and drinking in Ireland is welcoming, unpretentious and full of warmth – whether it…

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Red wine-braised short ribs
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creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Entertain
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: This really is restaurant-quality food at home. Just don’t tell anyone how easy it is. Ask your butcher for bone-in short ribs and let them braise low and slow in the sauce until they are melt-in-the-mouth tender
encoded: Try our red wine braised short ribs, then discover BBQ peanut pork ribs, miso-glazed ribs, lamb ribs and more ribs recipes. You can make these well ahead of time – simply reheat in the sauce before you serve. Eat with creamy polenta and greens. Red wine-braised short ribs recipe

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Chocolate cherry brownies
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creator: John Gregory-Smith
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: These are the ultimate fudgy chocolate brownies. The trick to getting that gorgeous gooey centre is to slightly under-bake the brownies and then pop them in the fridge to stop the cooking process
encoded: Try our chocolate cherry brownies, then discover vegan brownies, chocolate orange brownies and Oreo brownies, or try these chocolate dessert recipes. You can serve these brownies chilled or let them come to room temperature, which is my favourite way to enjoy them. I find they have the best flavour and texture like that. Chocolate cherry brownies

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Soy butter and mushroom pappardelle
type: item
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Guides
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
description: Meaty mushrooms and mouth-warming sichuan peppercorns make this a lovely bowl of comfort
encoded: Try our soy butter and mushroom pappardelle, then discover mushroom pasta, mushroom gnocchi and mushroom ravioli. Using pappardelle or even tagliatelle as a substitute for flat noodles works really well and gives you that essential slippery mouth feel. Soy butter and mushroom pappardelle recipe

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Ham hock, spinach and cheeseboard lasagne
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: Make use of any left-over festive cheese and ham in this rich, creamy lasagne. Grate cheddar, gruyère or other hard cheeses, or just crumble in softer cheeses
encoded: Try our ham hock, spinach and cheeseboard lasagne, then discover our classic lasagne, courgette parmigiana, vegan lasagne and more lasagne recipes. Ham hock, spinach and cheeseboard lasagne recipe

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Chocolate truffle cake
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: This flourless cake is rich, indulgent and perfect for after dinner. The cake puffs up then falls after baking, creating a delicious fudgy texture. We’ve given it a seasonal makeover, piling it high with chestnut cream, borrowed from the classic Alpine dessert
encoded: Try our chocolate truffle cake, then discover chocolate fudge cake, chocolate birthday cake, salted caramel chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake and vegan chocolate cake. Chocolate truffle cake recipe

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Crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad
type: item
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Family
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
description: Serve strips of crispy seasoned plaice with a vibrant carrot and green bean salad. Finish with mint and coriander for herby freshness
encoded: Try our crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad, then discover plaice with warm tartare butter sauce, tamarind and coconut plaice, breaded plaice with sauce vierge or plaice with brown shrimp butter. Crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad recipe

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The most romantic restaurants in London
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date: 2025-12-03T11:27:45.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Book a booth in a cosy Italian restaurant, treat your date to an affordable candlelit dinner for two, or secure a spot with the perfect view for a romantic meal in the capital
encoded: Looking for romantic restaurants in London? Want to find affordable romantic date ideas? Here are our favourite picks in the capital, from warm and cosy restaurants to romantic restaurants with a view (click here for more spots with perfect views). We also have the UK's most romantic restaurants and the most romantic UK hotels outside of London. Now discover our effortless Valentine's Day menu ideas. Most romantic places to eat and drink in London Albers, Hackney – for classic small plates, reimagined Albers is a small corner room in De Beauvoir, all big windows, candlelight and warm wood. White walls and pared-back decor keep things calm, tables set snugly together, the atmosphere softly sociable with just enough low-light intimacy for a lingering dinner. The cooking sits in that middle ground between pub comfort and bistro intent: classics half-remembered, then gently tilted. I started with a sage cordial and soda, sweet and syrupy with a light fizz, the herb giving a quiet savoury lift. The sardine ragu croquette was the first real hello from the kitchen: crisp outside, creamy within, full of deep sardine warmth and finished with a generous parmesan dusting. Grey mullet crudo with cranberry and citrus was expertly judged, sharpness layered on sharpness, the fish cool and faintly earthy, the fruit offering tart little bursts. Sausage with sauerkraut and quince came rich and peppery, handmade and unctuous, the kraut leaning sweet-sour, quince adding a gentle perfume. The smoked eel and bacon caesar was the dish I kept returning to, smoke from eel and bacon folding into salty anchovy depth, crisp leaves slicked in dressing, a bold, comforting twist on something you think you know. Celeriac with confit egg was decadent and nutty. Bluefin tuna with peppercorn sauce was pleasant enough, thick buttery slices and a clean sear, though the sauce felt a touch thin and the temperature slightly off. Dessert was a maple and hazelnut ice-cream sandwich: the biscuit a little fir…

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Best chocolate gifts to buy 2025, tried and tested
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date: 2025-10-27T10:23:25.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Gift guide
subject: Products
description: Spoil your loved ones with a chocolate-filled gift, from personalised bars to indulgent letterbox brownies and the ultimate hot chocolate maker
encoded: Looking for chocolate gift ideas for your favourite chocolate lover? Treat your partner, loved one or best friend to our pick of chocolate gifts, including indulgent brownie boxes, personalised chocolate bars and great-value gifts sent straight to their door. We have plenty of gifts to deliver to treat your chocolate lover from afar, too. If you want to go the extra mile, why not try making your own treats at home? Explore our collection of chocolate recipes for inspiration, from classic bakes to creative confections. See more ideas with our best coffee gifts, baking gifts and tea gifts and housewarming gifts. Treat someone to a boozy gift with a chocolate liqueur or special themed best champagne gifts, wine gifts, beer gifts, whisky gifts and gin gifts. Best chocolate gift ideas Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Available from Hotel Chocolat (£149.95) Whether it's a birthday, anniversary or just a special purchase, velvety smooth hot chocolate will always go down a treat. With the newly improved Velvetiser, you can make barista-grade hot chocolate with just the press of a button. Ready in just over two minutes, it comes with flavour packs ranging from vegan nutmilk to vanilla white chocolate and cafe latte. The upgrade to the new 2.0 model is the cold chocolate function, meaning you can get the most out of it all year round. It comes in three colours, so you can choose one that best suits their kitchen. Available from: Hotel Chocolat (£149.95) Audrey's assorted creams selection Available from Audrey's (£29.95) Audrey's is our new favourite chocolate discovery. Producing traditional English chocolates with timeless charm, the packaging is beautiful and makes an extremely special gift. We have a soft spot for this selection of fondant creams, including floral rose, tangy lemon, rich coffee and zingy orange. Available from: Audrey's (£29.95) The Naked Marshmallow s'mores kit Available from Not on the High Street (£28.95) Combine Belgian chocolate thins, gourmet marshmallows a…

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Spiced steak with bean salad and avocado sauce
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creator: Jessica Marigliano-Barry
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Health
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: Serve tender slices of paprika-infused sirloin steak with a fresh and funky pineapple, bean and red chilli salad
encoded: Try our spiced steak with bean salad and avocado sauce, then discover our perfect steak, Japanese tomahawk steak, rib-eye steak, steak au poivre and more of the best steak recipes. Spiced steak with bean salad and avocado sauce recipe

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Linzer cookies (Linecke cukrovi)
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creator: Evie Harbury
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Cook Like A Local
description: Bake these biscuits, sandwiched together with a gooey layer of jam – the textures balance carefully on the line between beautifully crumbly and deliciously melty
encoded: Try Evie Harbury's linzer cookies (Linecke cukrovi), then discover raspberry and pistachio linzer tart, cereal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, shortbread, empire biscuits and more easy cookie recipes. Recipes extracted from My Bohemian Kitchen by Evie Harbury (£20, Murdoch Books). Photographs: Ola O Smit. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Linzer cookies (Linecke cukrovi) recipe

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Crying tiger beef salad (yum nua seua rong hai)
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creator: Chariya Khatitiyot
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Cook Like A Local
description: Try tender grilled beef paired with bold, spicy and tangy flavours – don't forget the quick lime juice and chilli flake dressing
encoded: Try Chariya Khatitiyot's crying tiger beef salad (yum nua seua rong hai), then discover broccoli vegetable pad Thai, Thai green chicken curry or healthy pad Thai. Crying tiger beef salad is a dish as intriguing as its name. It is beloved for celebrations and special occasions, partly because steak is considered a luxury in Thailand, making it a rare and meaningful treat. Its rarity makes it even more special and it’s a dish everyone loves to share when marking life’s big moments. Recipes extracted from Lanna by Chariya Khattiyot (£22, Ryland Peters & Small). Photographs: Clare Winfield. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Crying tiger beef salad (yum nua seua rong hai) recipe

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Wild mushroom pappardelle
type: item
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
description: Freshly ground pepper gives this creamy, cheesy pasta a nice kick of heat
encoded: Try our wild mushroom pappardelle, then discover our mushroom pasta, mushroom gnocchi and mushroom ravioli. Wild mushroom pappardelle recipe

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Crunchy nut and milk chocolate tart
type: item
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: This rich indulgent tart uses a clever cheat for a crunchy, nutty crust
encoded: Try our crunchy nut and milk chocolate tart, then discover our best chocolate recipes, salted caramel chocolate cake and best chocolate tarts. A retro no-cook tart that is easy to pull together. It’s very rich so serve in thin slices – great for feeding a crowd. Crunchy nut and milk chocolate tart recipe

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Walnut, anchovy, chard and goat’s cheese pasta
type: item
creator: Helena Busiakiewicz
subject: Easy
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: Using goat’s cheese to create the creamy sauce brings a lovely tang to this pasta dish
encoded: Try our walnut, anchovy, chard and goat’s cheese pasta, then discover spinach pasta, vegetable pasta bake, broccoli pasta bake and baked feta pasta. If you’re not a fan of goat's cheese, you could substitute in finely grated parmesan instead. Walnut, anchovy, chard and goat’s cheese pasta recipe

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Spiced rum manhattan
type: item
creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Cocktails and drinks
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: Using spiced rum instead of whisky in a manhattan adds a warming richness and smoothness to this classic cocktail
encoded: Try our spiced rum manhattan, then discover our negroni, dirty martini, Americano cocktail, sherry Manhattan and more vermouth cocktail recipes. We prefer using a drier variety like Black Tears dry spiced rum but if you don’t have this you could use a 50/50 mixture of traditional spiced rum and aged dark rum. Spiced rum manhattan recipe

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Best baking gifts to buy 2025
type: item
date: 2025-09-09T15:21:48.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Gift guide
subject: Products
description: From stand mixers, sourdough baskets and pretty cake stands, to pie books and unique baking ingredients, check out our best baking gifts to buy
encoded: Looking for baking gifts for your favourite baker? Whether it's some kit to get their sourdough started, a book for baking inspiration or a perfect pie dish, check out our gift inspiration. Once your favourite baker is sorted, check out our best gifts for coffee lovers, best beer gifts or gin gifts for more gifting inspiration. For keen bakers, check out our best stand mixers to buy. Looking for a birthday gift? We've rounded up the best foodie birthday gifts or treat someone to one of our best champagne gifts. If you're looking for Christmas inspo, check out our best tea Advent calendars. Best baking gifts to buy in 2025 Classic Honey & Co hamper Available from Honey & Co. (£100) This luxurious hamper from Honey & Co. is sure to get any keen baker feeling inspired. It's filled with flavours to bring Middle Eastern baking to life – from jars of seasonal marmalade and sweet spice mix that could be used in the next bake, to copies of their award-winning cookbooks. Plus, there's some edible treats to enjoy in the form of chocolate bars and roasted nuts, and savoury goodies with harissa, tahini and more. Available from: Honey & Co. (£100) The Secret Garden recipe book Available from Papier (£29) In hardback with a stunning green botanical design, this book is ideal for a baker who wants to keep all their recipes in one place. It comes with clear guides to add your ingredients and write your steps, plus there are little details to note down difficulty and portion. Another unique feature is the boxes for your tips and tricks. Plus, they can write down when and where inspiration strikes on the dedicated page for favourite restaurants and patisseries. Available from: Papier (£29) Cotton canvas project apron Available from Toast (£65) This is our pick for a practical yet stylish kitchen apron. Made from cotton canvas, it has an adjustable neck tie for comfort, two large handy pockets and a tie waist. It's made of reassuringly thick fabric but still feels light to wear, and c…

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Halloumi with honey roasted grapes and thyme
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Recipes
subject: October
description: Make golden fried halloumi the star of an autumnal salad, complete with roasted grapes, fresh herbs and flatbreads on the side
encoded: Try our halloumi with honey roasted grapes and thyme, then check out our air fryer halloumi fries, halloumi souvlaki, halloumi shawarma, halloumi pasta, halloumi skewers and more halloumi recipes. Halloumi with honey roasted grapes and thyme recipe

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Amaretto old fashioned
type: item
creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Cocktails and drinks
subject: Recipes
description: Add amaretto to an old fashioned for a lush, nutty tinge that makes it perfect for sipping after dinner
encoded: Try our amaretto old fashioned, then discover gingerbread old fashioned, chocolate old fashioned or monkey old fashioned. Amaretto is a sweet, almond-flavoured Italian liqueur that is most famously used in an amaretto sour but also pairs really well with dark spirits like whisky. Amaretto old fashioned recipe

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