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Cookery holidays abroad
There's nothing wrong with a book and a beach but why not combine this year's holiday with acquiring a new skill? And what could be nicer ...
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Try our simple yummy fish recipe
There are a number of television ads at the moment trying to kid you that fish is difficult to cook and takes ages to prepare. Hah! Try our simple and highly adaptable recipe - that works for all sorts of fish and with a range of tasty ...
Baking
Delicious, easy recipe for hot cross buns
Our delicious recipe for hot cross buns includes step-by-step images and easy to follow instructions. Have a go!
Seasonal meals
Window sill soup
Not all of us have an allotment. Not all of us have a garden. But even a single solitary window ledge can produce an astonishing array of vegetables - particularly during the colder winter months. Here are some simple window sill ideas ...
Drinks
Instant mulled wine mix – makes a great Christmas gift
Nothing conjures up feeling of Christmas like the smell of mulled wine and this easy to make recipe means you'll be able to whip up mulled wine or cider in a matter of minutes. It also makes a great Christmas gift. One reason why ...
Seasonal meals
Recipe for wild rice casserole for Thanksgiving
A recipe for a savoury wild rice casserole to serves with at a Thanksgiving dinner
Seasonal meals
Recipe for a Thanksgiving sage and butternut squash tart
A recipe for a delicious sage and butternut squash tart - the perfect accompaniment to a Thanksgiving meal
Seasonal meals
Thanksgiving mashed potatoes with onions
A recipe for delicious Thanksgiving style mashed potatoes with onion.
Baking
Make a traditional Christmas cake
If you haven't baked it before, traditional Christmas cake is worth the surprising small effort it takes. Not to everyone's taste - which means all the more for those who adore it - and they make special gifts. This recipe is one I've ...
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