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• Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes

  Deliciously light and fluffy, these red velvet cupcakes with a gorgeous soft cheese frosting are ideal for an afternoon tea – they are sure to impress your guests.

• Recipe: Saffron & Lemon Chicken Joojeh Kebabs

  This probably features on the menu of every Persian restaurant in the world, the marinade of yogurt and lemon juice tenderises the meat beautifully. This simplified version can be made at home in a conventional oven or grill if you don’t have a barbecue

• Recipe: Raspberry Blancmange

  Based on a retro classic, this blancmange is a far cry from its wobbly 1970s reputation – instead, this is a light and creamy raspberry and almond dessert

• South Carolina BBQ Chicken Thighs

  Try this winning BBQ chicken recipe from Grillstock founders Jon Finch and Ben Merrington and learn how to make both an authentic South Carolina BBQ sauce, and their secret BBQ rub.

• Recipe: Local Lemon and Thyme Sea Bass

  This delicious recipe, courtesy of JBs Cowes, makes the perfect summer dish served with new potatoes.

• Recipe: Sizzling Spare Ribs with BBQ Sauce

  The perfect spare ribs for your summer barbeque!

• Recipe: Olive Oil, Pistachio & Lemon Cake

  This simple but delicious cake is made in a food processor, so it takes just minutes to prepare. Serve it with a simple lemon and sugar glaze and sprinkle with a few roughly chopped pistachios and dried rose petals

• Recipe: Salted Caramel Praline Brownie

  Baker and author of Postal Bakes, Lucy Burton, will have you drooling at these divine brownies.

• Mary Berry's Mediterranean All-in-One Chicken

  This is a great way to feed the family as the chicken and veg are all cooked in one very large tray in the oven. It takes only minutes to put everything together then it sits in the oven for under an hour with no fussy finishing off to do and only one pan to wash up.

• Recipe: Simple Fish Curry

  Cooking a curry from scratch can feel a little daunting but this traditional Burmese recipe is really easy. Lightly spiced, warming and stunningly simple, this curry is one you’ll return to again and again

• Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Buttercups

  The dreamy combination of chocolate and peanut butter is indulgent and decadent so the perfect treat for Easter. These little beauties contain only a few ingredients (with a vegan option) and are quick and super easy to make

• Recipe: Prune and Orange Hot Cross Buns

  As a master baker and judge of ITV’s Britain’s Best Bakery, Peter Sidwell knows a thing or two about hot cross buns, as this fragrant and delicious recipe testifies.

• Elvis Pancakes: With Bacon, Bananas & Peanut Butter

  Named after the King of Rock, Elvis Presley – as they contain his favourite ingredients of bacon, bananas and peanut butter – these pancakes are packed with protein and nutrients. They’re also very easy to make.

• Five Pancake Toppings You Need To Try For Pancake Day

  Elevate your pancake game with these five irresistible toppings that will add a burst of flavour and excitement to your pancake day...

• Recipe: Choux Hearts with Berries

  Celebrity MasterChef contestant Lisa Faulkner knows full well that food is the language of love. So, what better way to woo your beloved on Valentine’s Day than with these stunning choux hearts?

• Recipe: Truffled Macaroni & Smoked Haddock Bake

  Want something that combines supreme comfort with a little decadence? Well look no further than this divine truffled macaroni dish with an extra boost from smoked haddock

• Recipe: Nigel Slater's Lamb Hotpot

  We’re getting to that time of the year when rustic food comes packed with extra appeal.

• Recipe: Roasted Turkey Legs with Cranberries and Oranges

  If you fancy something a little different on Christmas Day and don’t want to be bothered with cooking a whole turkey, this one-pot twist by Mary Goodwell is a vibrant, zesty dish that will delight your guests.

• 10 Eye-Catching Cocktails to Try This Christmas

  The countdown to Christmas is officially on and the creativity is pouring out with everything from delicious desserts to eye-catching cocktails.

• 'Ever So Easy' Beef Bourguignon Recipe

  This simple recipe by Adele Trathan virtually cooks itself, but it is deliciously succulent and flavoursome. It’s ideal for a wholesome meal when you don’t want to be slaving over a hot stove.