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ice-cream sandwiches

Ice-cream sandwiches

Let your creative juices run wild; use any lollies you like in the ice-cream, if they are large, roughly chop them. Make this a rocky road ice-cream sandwich by adding chopped turkish delight, dark choc chips, peanuts and coconut.
vanilla bean ice cream with espresso sauce

Vanilla bean ice cream with espresso sauce

Cool 5 minutes before serving over ice cream. Note
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BRAISED VEAL SHOULDER WITH WHITE BEANS

Braised veal shoulder with white beans

This wonderful veal braise is so tender you could eat it with a spoon. You may need to order the veal shoulder, sometimes called veal blade, a few days ahead of time from your butcher. Ask your butcher to bone, roll and tie the meat for you.
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CHRISTMAS ICE-CREAM BOMBE

Christmas ice-cream bombe

Ice-cream bombe mixture needs to be prepared at least a day ahead, keep in the freezer until required. Cake base can also be prepared a day ahead, keep in an airtight container. Cover bombe with whipped cream just before serving. Note
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Green pea soup with mint pistou

This green pea soup couldn't be easier to make, and is livened up immeasurably with the addition of mint pistou. A great light supper on a warm summer evening.
Little chicken and leek pies

Little chicken and leek pies

Creamy chicken and crunchy celery make for a moreish filling in these bite-sized pies that are ideal for a big party. They disappear pretty fast, though, so make sure you set aside a few for later.
Vanilla cheesecake with poached quinces

Vanilla cheesecake with poached quinces

The slightly astringent flavour of quince is the perfect foil to the sweet creaminess of cheesecake, especially when doused in fresh lemon juice. This quince and vanilla cheesecake has our favourite granita biscuit base. Yum.
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Thai green chicken curry

Thai green chicken curry

This class Thai green chicken curry, made with freshly prepared green curry paste, is a revelation; fragrant, spicy, creamy and delicious. Serve with steamed rice and lime wedges.
Lamb and black-eye bean soup

Lamb and black-eye bean soup

Tender, succulent lamb shanks and creamy black-eye beans together make a hearty soup. Serve with crusty bread and a liberal sprinkling of freshly chopped coriander.
Cheese and spinach triangles

Cheese and spinach triangles

These tasty little Greek-style cheese and spinach filo triangles are delicious served with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Great as finger food or for an after-school snack.
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Chicken and mushroom pot pies

Chicken and mushroom pot pies

The filling for these delicious little chicken and mushroom pot pies can be made a day ahead, meaning you just have to pop the pastry lid on and bake them when you're ready to eat.
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strawberry meringue cakes

Strawberry meringue cakes

For a dairy-free version of this cake, substitute dairy-free spread for the butter and soy milk for the milk. Note
salmon pinwheels

Salmon pinwheels

The rolls are suitable to freeze at the end of step 2 for up to 2 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator then cut into slices. Note
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PASSIONFRUIT ICE-CREAM

Passionfruit ice-cream

You can also freeze the ice-cream mixture in an ice-cream machine; follow your machine’s manufacturer’s instructions. Note
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POLKA DOTButter Cake

Polka dot butter cake

Use small piping bags without a tube or strong plastic bags snip a tiny corner from the bag for easy piping. Prepared cake boards are available from cake decorating and craft stores; you will need one 30cm (12-inch) round board for this cake. Note
orange and mango granita

Orange and mango granita

dairy-free gluten-free wheat-free egg-free nut-free If you have any leftover granita, leave it in the pan and cover it with foil before putting it back in the freezer. You may need to scrape the mixture with a fork again when you are ready to eat it. Note
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pumpkin purée

Pumpkin puree

Suitable from 6 months Store, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. Purée is suitable to freeze, in 1-tablespoon portions in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Note
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Orange RASPBERRY sherbet float

Orange raspberry sherbet float

The sherbet is also delicious served on its own as a dessert. Do ahead: Make the sherbet up to 2 days ahead; cover and freeze until required. You will need to start this recipe the day before. Note