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items: Unexpected entertaining ideas
items: Vibrant Burmese recipes: The Rangoon Sisters' signature dishes
items: 10 foolproof crêpe recipes for breakfast, brunch and beyond
items: Nisha Parmar’s vibrant sharing menu
items: Chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding
items: Hariyali (green masala) prawn and saffron pulao
items: Curry leaf tomatoes on yogurt with bombay mix
items: Tiger milk ceviche black rice bowl with coconut
items: 41 taco recipes to bring this Mexican street food to your table
items: 24 vibrant blueberry recipes to add pops of colour to your bakes
items: French onion beef stew with a cheesy croûte top
items: Añejo tequila old fashioned
items: Purple sprouting broccoli, chorizo and barley one pot
items: Añejo amaretto alexander
items: Añejo tequila mule
items: Thai-style venison stir-fry with fried egg
items: Rhubarb and pistachio galette
items: Peruvian-style roast chicken with herby green salad
items: Sweet and salty date power balls
items: Halloumi schnitzel with harissa honey drizzle and crispy apple slaw
items: Burmese meatball curry
items: Cardamom, coffee and milk chocolate doughnuts
items: Matchagato
items: 36 Christmas starters
items: 66 New Year's Eve party food ideas

Unexpected entertaining ideas
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date: 2026-01-29T16:23:46.000Z
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: Give familiar dishes a fresh twist with these inventive recipes, from Peruvian roast chicken to dark chocolate focaccia
encoded: Explore the unexpected with our unique twists on classic entertaining dishes. Our elevated crowdpleasers will encourage guests to share stories of places travelled, cuisines explored and ingredients tasted. Gather your favourite people and be the spark of an enriching evening of conversation. Looking for more inventive entertaining inspiration? Try our cosy winter feasting ideas and Nisha Parmar's vibrant entertaining menu. Unexpected entertaining ideas Halloumi schnitzel with harissa honey drizzle and crispy apple slaw You can schnitz anything – chicken or pork are classics and veggies like celeriac also work really well. This halloumi version is a textural delight with the bouncy cheese in a crisp golden shell served with a spicy honey and a cool crunchy slaw. Peruvian-style roast chicken with herby green salad Roast chicken is a universal joy. This Peruvian chicken sees chicken thighs flavoured with a beer, lime and ginger marinade, then served with a green sauce and two types of salad. French onion beef stew with a cheesy croûte top Think of this as a mash-up between a French onion soup and a rich beef stew – the crispy gruyère-loaded croûtes take it to the next level. Serve in individual mini casseroles with some mash and greens on the side, if you like. Dark chocolate, olive oil and sea salt focaccia Sweet focaccia might seem strange but it’s having a moment. In this recipe, peppery olive oil and dark chocolate pair really well – throw some sea salt in the mix for a sweet/salty edge and you have baking heaven.

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Vibrant Burmese recipes: The Rangoon Sisters' signature dishes
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creator: The Rangoon Sisters
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: Explore the flavours of Myanmar with the Rangoon Sisters’ best-loved dishes from comforting curries to salads, noodles and sweet treats
encoded: Looking for Burmese recipes? Want to explore Burmese food and cuisine? The Rangoon Sisters (half Burmese sisters Emily and Amy Chung) show us that Burmese cooking is all about balance. Sour, salty, spicy and rich flavours layered together using fresh herbs, aromatics and bold seasoning. This collection celebrates the vibrant food of Myanmar, focusing on The Rangoon Sisters’ signature dishes, inspired by family recipes, supper clubs and modern home cooking. Burmese recipes from The Rangoon Sisters Burmese meatball curry This is one of our late grandma’s weeknight staples, warming and comforting, with a luscious curry sauce. Coconut isn’t commonly used in Burmese curries but she would always add her own spin to things and it adds a lovely richness. You can substitute the beef mince with pork (or a mixture) and we’ve also used turkey thigh mince before too. Burmese shredded noodle salad Burmese salads are a mainstay for us at home as they can be an easy and delicious way to use up any leftover carbs or protein once you have all the other condiments to hand such as the garlic oil and toasted gram flour. Here we have combined spiced chicken with sour, salty and spicy elements alongside crunchy chicken skin for added texture. Burmese sour vegetable soup Every Burmese spread will be accompanied by a light broth in a small bowl. This helps to hydrate alongside a meal, cleanse the palate between dishes or even to loosen a curry sauce. You can easily serve this alongside meatball curry, or add some blanched rice vermicelli noodles to make it a light meal on its own. Burmese fried chicken (kyet thar kyaw) Emily and Amy share their take on a popular street food from Burma. Burmese fried chicken is seasoned with chilli and turmeric, and traditionally served on the bone without a batter. In 2015, Yangon saw the arrival of the first branch of the big international fried chicken joint we all know and love, to huge queues. The sour dipping sauce (achin yay) packs a punch and goes pa…

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10 foolproof crêpe recipes for breakfast, brunch and beyond
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date: 2026-01-22T17:01:02.000Z
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Pancakes
description: Try these crêpe recipes for a lighter alternative to fluffy American-style pancakes. From boozy crêpes suzette and savoury ham and cheese to vegan versions
encoded: Looking for the best homemade crêpes? Want the perfect crêpe suzette to serve for pud on Pancake Day? These wafer thin French-style pancakes are perfect for topping and rolling up with a range of sweet and savoury fillings. We've got plenty of ideas below, from our basic recipe to elaborate crêpe cake towers and dairy-free versions. For more inspiration, check out our main collection of pancake recipes, along with our savoury pancake recipes, sweet pancake recipes and indulgent pancake recipes. Crêpe recipes Classic crêpes Our easiest ever crêpes recipe uses just five ingredients and can be ready in half an hour. These basic thin pancakes are perfect for customising with any toppings of your choice - one of our favourites is fresh fruit, whipped cream and a drizzle of hot chocolate sauce. Banana crêpes with butterscotch These easy crêpes are great for a decadent Shrove Tuesday treat or a sweet dessert all year round. Crêpes with espresso Looking for an easy crêpe recipe to pick you up? Try these delicate crêpes with espresso topped with chocolate and hazelnut for an indulgent dessert on Pancake Day. Crêpes suzette (French crêpe recipe) Crêpe suzette is a classic French dessert combining thin pancakes with a boozy orange sauce and we think they're perfect for Shrove Tuesday or, why not try them at your next dinner party. Ham and cheese savoury pancakes Stuff your savoury crêpe with chunky ham and salty gruyère for a quick, comforting midweek recipe or your main meal on Pancake Day! Matcha mille crêpe cake (plus how to video) Got friends coming over on Shrove Tuesday? Create this beautiful green tea-inspired cake using layers of crêpes and custard cream and dust with some matcha powder to finish. Toffee apple crêpes with calvados The classic combination of warm toffee sauce and sweet apples with a calvados kick makes these pancakes impossible to resist. Ready in under 30 minutes, these are quick and easy crêpes to impress on Shrove Tuesday. Savoury vegan crêpe Pack th…

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Nisha Parmar’s vibrant sharing menu
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date: 2026-01-22T15:30:28.000Z
creator: Nisha Parmar
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: Host a three-course dinner at home with these bright, flavour-packed dishes perfect for sharing with friends or family
encoded: From bold starters to aromatic mains and comforting desserts, this menu celebrates private chef Nisha Parmar’s take on big flavours and easy entertaining. Each dish is designed to be simple to prepare, made with fresh seasonal ingredients and full of colour. For more entertaining inspiration, check out John Gregory-Smith's feasting menu and more effortless entertaining ideas. Starter Curry leaf tomatoes on yogurt with Bombay mix A relaxed, flavour-packed dish designed for sharing. Juicy tomatoes are simmered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and warming spices, then spooned over yogurt and topped with crunchy Bombay mix. Serve warm or cold with flatbreads for a starter that can be made ahead and enjoyed at your leisure. Main Hariyali (green masala) prawn and saffron pulao This elegant one-pot rice dish is a dinner-party crowd-pleaser. A vibrant green herb masala comes together with saffron and prawns in a simplified pulao (inspired by biryani) delivering maximum flavour with only one pot to wash up! Dessert Chocolate, miso and sesame self-saucing pudding A comforting dessert for chilly evenings, perfect for sharing. This clever pudding bakes into a soft sponge with a rich, molten sauce beneath. White miso adds savoury depth to the chocolate, while sesame seeds bring a subtle nuttiness. It’s perfect served warm with ice cream or crème fraiche.

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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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Hariyali (green masala) prawn and saffron pulao
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creator: Nisha Parmar
subject: Entertain
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
description: A one-pot rice dish made elegant and dinner party worthy with the addition of herbs, saffron and plump pink prawns. It shares the same characteristics as a biryani but simplified for easy entertaining
encoded: Try our hariyali (green masala) prawn and saffron pulao, then discover our chicken biryani, vegan biryani, vegetable and paneer dum biryani and more Indian-style recipes. Hariyali (green masala) prawn and saffron pulao recipe

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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Tiger milk ceviche black rice bowl with coconut
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
description: Try Gurdeep Loyal's zesty Peruvian marinade for seafood, served with black rice for drama. Don't forget the coconut chips and jalapeños on the side.
encoded: Try our tiger milk ceviche black rice bowl with coconut, then discover mooli and pomegranate ceviche, sea bass ceviche with blood orange, aleppo pepper and pistachio or popcorn ceviche. Food and drink trends specialist Gurdeep Loyal says: "Leche de tigre (‘tiger’s milk’) is a citrus-based seafood and pickle vegetables for ceviche dishes. Lime juice and ginger are its key components, bringing zesty juice and zingy fire to the milky white elixir. "Other additions often include soy or ponzu, garlic, spices and chilli, coconut and sometimes other sharp fruits like passion fruit, pineapple or tamarillo (tree tomato). Thanks to its high acidity the marinade effectively cooks the proteins in the fish leaving it tender and very flavourful. "It’s also great as a salad dressing – some places even serve up shots of invigorating tiger’s milk as a hangover cure. At the stylish Tigermilk restaurant in London – specialising in seasonal South American cooking – pollock ceviche is served in creamy coconut leche de tigre with mango, pomegranate, red onions and coriander. At Crudo Cevicheria in Covent Garden the menu features leche de tigre seabass with sweet potato, choclo and cancha corn. "Over in New York, Peruvian fine dining restaurant Nuyores (from chef Oscar Lorenzzi) offers tuna ají amarillo leche de tigre with crispy seaweed sweet onion. And, in Paris, Selva (from chef Felipe Camargo) has a veggie take with candied celeriac, spinach tiger leche, cashews, parsley oil, crunchy quinoa, plantain chips and achiote. "Black rice – as loved by restaurants like Dimes Deli in New York – is a delicious and unexpected base for tiger’s milk ceviche. It has a rich, nutty, slightly sweet flavour and almost chewy texture, with the antioxidant anthocyanin creating its black colour. Black rice is also higher in protein than other rice, and rich in fibre." Tiger milk ceviche black rice bowl with coconut recipe

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41 taco recipes to bring this Mexican street food to your table
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subject: Collection
subject: Easy
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: tacos
description: Feed a crowd with our fun, inventive taco recipes, from Baja-Californian style, beer-braised lamb and halloumi with pico de gallo
encoded: Want to make the best tacos? Everyone loves these Mexican wraps, so try our various flavour and filling ideas at your next gathering or for a simple midweek dinner. Twists on regional Mexican tacos include beer-battered Baja-Californian fish, Jalisco-style smoky beef birria tacos and unique tacos al pastor combining pork and pineapple. Pair with our Mexican recipes (think frozen margaritas, elotes and quesadillas) for an epic taco party to celebrate Taco Tuesday or any day of the week! Ole! (Don't forget the guacamole, sour cream and the tequila). What to serve with tacos Looking to serve your tacos as part of a Mexican-inspired spread? We recommend some of the following sides to balance our taco recipes perfectly: Tomato salsa Mexican elotes (barbecued sweetcorn with a creamy cotija topping). Classic nachos Classic guacamole (or try our red guacamole for a twist). Pinto bean and salsa macha dip Tex-Mex-style sweetcorn salad Pair with our Mexican recipes (think frozen margaritas, elotes and quesadillas) for an epic taco party to celebrate Taco Tuesday or any day of the week! Ole! (Don't forget the guacamole, sour cream and the tequila).

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24 vibrant blueberry recipes to add pops of colour to your bakes
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subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Blueberries
subject: Ingredient
subject: Ingredient collection
description: Make the most of fresh blueberries with our recipes, from showstopping desserts to blueberry breakfast muffins
encoded: Looking for blueberry recipes? Want the best fluffy breakfast muffins? Aside from just snacking on handfuls of berries, we love baking with blueberries, adding their vibrant pop of colour and juicy burst of flavour to pies, scones and cakes. Cook them down into a syrupy compote for spooning over pancakes or swirling into cheesecakes. They can also be blitzed into vibrant drinks: make a healthy blueberry smoothie to start your day or try a punchy blueberry margarita next cocktail hour. Try our ideas to make the most of this superfood, high in vitamins and antioxidants, then check out more berry inspiration for raspberry recipes, blackberry recipes and cherry recipes.

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French onion beef stew with a cheesy croûte top
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: Think of this as a mash-up between a French onion soup and a rich beef stew. The crispy gruyère-loaded croûtes take it to the next level. Serve in individual mini casseroles with some mash and greens on the side, if you like.
encoded: Try our French onion beef stew with a cheesy croûte top, then discover beef stew with dumplings, beef and Guinness stew, slow cooker beef stew, beef stifado, beef bourguignon and more comforting stew recipes. French onion beef stew with a cheesy croûte top recipe

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Añejo tequila old fashioned
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creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Cocktails and drinks
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: While an old fashioned is traditionally made with whisky it also works beautifully with any barrel-aged spirit – try doing the same with dark rum or cognac.
encoded: Try our añejo tequila old fashioned, 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 old fashioned recipe

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Purple sprouting broccoli, chorizo and barley one pot
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: One pots
subject: Recipes
subject: February
subject: Joyful January
description: This rich barley stew makes a lovely spicy base for whatever seasonal greens you want to add. Purple sprouting broccoli, kale and chard all work well.
encoded: Try our purple sprouting broccoli, chorizo and barley one pot, then discover charred purple sprouting broccoli with tahini yogurt and spiced seeds, broccoli stir-fry, gnocchi with crispy purple sprouting broccoli and garlic butter or lemon-crusted salmon with purple sprouting broccoli. Purple sprouting broccoli, chorizo and barley one pot recipe

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Añejo amaretto alexander
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creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Cocktails and drinks
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: Tequila and cream sounds like a rogue combination but using aged añejo tequila works really well in this nutty pudding cocktail.
encoded: Try our añejo amaretto alexander, 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 amaretto alexander 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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Thai-style venison stir-fry with fried egg
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Joyful January
description: This is based on the classic Thai dish pad kra pow – the original can be quite fiery so adjust the chillies according to your taste.
encoded: Try our Thai-style venison stir-fry with fried egg, then discover venison pie, venison stew, venison curry, venison steaks, venison burgers, and venison meatballs. Thai-style venison stir fry with fried egg recipe

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Rhubarb and pistachio galette
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: February
description: Make the most of seasonal produce in this fancy rhubarb and pistachio tart, flavoured with almond extract.
encoded: Try our rhubarb and pistachio galette, then discover cherry and pistachio bakewell galette, cherry jam and almond galettes, apple and almond galette or hazelnut frangipane and apricot galette. Rhubarb and pistachio galette recipe

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Peruvian-style roast chicken with herby green salad
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: Roast chicken is a universal joy. This Peruvian chicken sees chicken thighs flavoured with a beer, lime and ginger marinade, then served with a green sauce and two types of salad.
encoded: Try our Peruvian-style roast chicken with herby green salad, then discover our pisco sour, Peruvian scallops, ceviche and more Peruvian recipes. Peruvian-style roast chicken with herby green salad recipe

Sweet and salty date power balls
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creator: Jessica Marigliano-Barry
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Health
subject: Recipes
description: Pure, natural ingredients such as dates, chia seeds and crunchy corn combine to make these energy-packed snack balls.
encoded: Try our sweet and salty date power balls, then discover our healthy cookies, protein balls, fruit balls, nutty seedy breakfast bars, protein pancakes and more healthy snacks. After a few days the corn will soften and become chewier rather than crisp but they still taste amazing. Be sure to use a plant-based protein powder if you want to make these power balls vegan. Sweet and salty date power balls recipe

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Halloumi schnitzel with harissa honey drizzle and crispy apple slaw
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
description: You can schnitz anything! This breaded halloumi version is a textural delight, with the bouncy cheese in a crisp, golden shell served with a spicy honey and a cool crunchy slaw.
encoded: Try our halloumi schnitzel with harissa honey drizzle and crispy apple slaw, then discover air fryer halloumi fries, halloumi souvlaki, halloumi kebabs, grilled halloumi salad and more halloumi recipes. Halloumi schnitzel with harissa honey drizzle and crispy apple slaw recipe

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Burmese meatball curry
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creator: The Rangoon Sisters
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: Warming and comforting with a luscious curry sauce, this Burmese-style curry would be perfect for chilly winter nights.
encoded: Try our Burmese meatball curry, then discover more delicious meatball recipes, such as our Scandi meatball bake with cucumber salad, venison meatballs and vegetarian meatballs. Doctors, home cooks and sisters Emily and Amy Chung say: "This is one of our late grandma’s weeknight staples, warming and comforting, with a luscious curry sauce. Coconut isn’t commonly used in Burmese curries but she would always add her own spin to things and it adds a lovely richness. You can substitute the beef mince with pork (or a mixture) and we’ve also used turkey thigh mince before too." Burmese meatball curry recipe

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Cardamom, coffee and milk chocolate doughnuts
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creator: Edd Kimber
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
description: This trio of flavours works in absolute harmony together and all bounce off of one another to make a deliciously flavoured treat.
encoded: Try our cardamom, coffee and milk chocolate doughnuts, then discover mini doughnuts, baked doughnuts and ring doughnuts, plus more doughnut recipes. Recipe author and first Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber says: "Who doesn’t love a jam doughnut? It is joyous in its simplicity and delicious in all of its nostalgia. Maybe you’d argue there is no point messing around with something so simple and pure. But why not? Sometimes taking a classic like that and having a play around can create something new and exciting, and delicious in a completely different way. In this recipe I wanted to take something that we all know and love, and give it a modern spin, adding an interesting flavour combo that makes these simple brioche doughnuts into something new. That flavour combo? Coffee, cardamom and milk chocolate. "I first had cardamom and coffee together when visiting an Arabic coffee roaster where the coffee was roasted alongside cardamom and ground together to make an incredibly punchy mug of coffee. Milk chocolate and coffee are long-time partners but with the addition of cardamom it’s absolute heaven. "As there are multiple elements to this recipe you can make life easier and make this over two days. On day one, make the coffee pastry cream, cardamom sugar and brioche dough. Once the dough is kneaded, form it into a ball and put it into a lightly oiled bowl and cover. Leave at room temperature for 20 minutes before transferring to the fridge to prove slowly overnight (it can also be left in the fridge for up to three days). When you shape the doughnuts the dough will be cold so it can take up to twice as long to prove." Cardamom, coffee and milk chocolate doughnuts recipe

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Matchagato
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creator: Helena Busiakiewicz
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: This is a speedy dessert to finish off a dinner party. Serve with shortbreads for scooping.
encoded: Try our matchagato, then discover affogato chocolate mousse and Irish coffee affogato. Check out our trend spotlight on matcha for more matcha recipes and the best matcha spots in London. Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder. It has deep cultural significance in Japan and is traditionally celebrated in tea ceremonies. It’s also now widely enjoyed in many forms around the world – these recipes highlight its earthy, grassy flavour and vivid colour. Matchagato recipe

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36 Christmas starters
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subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Starters
description: Start your Christmas meal with our fuss-free festive starter ideas, from smoked salmon tartare to posh prawn cocktail, filo-baked figs and duck terrine
encoded: Looking for Christmas Day starter recipes? We have plenty of ideas to try, from smoked salmon Christmas starters to easy vegetarian ways to kick-off the meal. Take a look at our effortless starter ideas which require 20 mins or fewer of prep thanks to shop-bought ingredients and no fiddly techniques, including our bloody mary prawn lettuce scoops and crab and prawn cocktail rolls. Check out these easy Christmas starters, then also browse our Christmas pâté recipes, Christmas terrine recipes and ham hock recipes for more inspiration. Plus we've got impressive Christmas buffet ideas, Christmas centrepieces, Christmas hams, Christmas trimmings to try and four festive entertaining ideasfor more inspiration. Don't forget to finish off your festive feast with an indulgent Christmas dessert and one of our showstopping Christmas baking ideas... Best Christmas starters Whipped feta with apricots, olives and oranges This savoury dip is great to kick off a party – loaded with festive dried fruits and nuts. The pomegranate drizzle adds an extra puckering twist. Individual smoked salmon terrines These individual smoked salmon terrines make a stylish Christmas starter – easy to serve and perfect for scaling up or down depending on your guest list. Discover more smoked salmon recipes. Christmas cheeseboard Wow guests or family members this Christmas with this impressive no-cook spread, packed with cheese, meat and fruit. Giant sausage roll This showstopping party sausage roll is a star addition to any festive grazing table. A glossy tamarind glaze brings a hit of tropical tang while pistachios add a perfectly nutty crunch. Giant champagne and lemon prawn vol-au-vents Take your Christmas dinner starter to the next level by adding champagne to your king prawn vol-au-vents. Don't let any champagne go to waste – see our 10 champagne cocktail recipes. Smoked salmon and cream cheese galettes Try our next level twist on the smoked salmon blini. These sesame seeded galettes are topped wit…

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66 New Year's Eve party food ideas
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subject: Best ever
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Guides
description: Hosting a New Year's Eve party? From finger food and crowdpleasing mains, to showstopping desserts and sparkly cocktails, you're sure to bring in 2026 in style with these recipes
encoded: Hosting a New Year's Eve party? Check out our easy party food for New Year's Eve. Try our fun canapé ideas and hassle-free finger food including vegetarian canapés, posh little avocado on toast and mini lobster rolls. We've got some great sharing mains, from beef chilli and tacos to fried chicken buns. Our festive cocktails sparkle up your party and our easy yet show-stopping desserts will catch everyone's eye. New Year's Eve party finger food Check out our easy canapé recipes and finger food for your new year party. Also check out our vegetarian canapé recipes for meat-free bites. Pickled melon and prosciutto skewers Give your festive canapés a fresh twist with these pickled melon and prosciutto skewers – the quick pickle adds a bright, tangy lift to this classic combo. Harissa hot wings with hazelnut dukkah Make your own nutty dukkah as a dip for these chicken wings spiced up with harissa and Frank's RedHot sauce. This will make more dukkah than you’ll need, but will keep for a few weeks in a sealed jar. Discover more of our best harissa recipes here. Classic potato wedges Perfectly golden, crispy potato wedges with dollops of soured cream and salsa are guaranteed to satisfy hungry guests. Radish butter terrine Radishes and butter are a timeless pairing, perfect for a chic starter or elegant nibble – just slice and spread over crisp rye toast for instant sophistication. Maple-glazed sausage blinis Kick off a festive party with these easy canapés, turning cocktail sausages into impressive bitesize party food. See more ideas for blini toppings. Baby new potatoes wrapped in bacon with harissa cheese dip Try these baby new potatoes wrapped in crispy bacon with a punchy, creamy harissa soft cheese dip. This simple bite-size potato skewers recipe make an easy party snack recipe. Chicken tenders with garlic parmesan These make great finger food for a large gathering – serve with cute cocktail sticks for spearing. Brussels sprouts bhaji snacks with raita Coated lightly in…

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