Posh nosh

Acclaimed chef Mark Sargeant is offering “a refined alternative to London’s boozy brunch culture” at Plum + Spilt Milk with guests dining as a pair enjoying a choice of any dish from the menu each, plus a bottle of Billecart-Salmon Champagne to share and coffee to finish for £65.

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Share the love

Try this sweet walnut and baklava recipe with rose and honey syrup for a deliciously sticky Mediterranean treat. www.rowsehoney.co.uk/honey-recipes/desserts-baking/ 

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Oh deer!

These caramel crispie reindeers from Craigmillar are sure to go down a treat with diners young and old this Yuletide.

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The icing on the cake

Get creative and design festive fancies, like these beautiful mini puddings.

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Firecrackers

Turn the heat up on your bonfire toffee by adding stem ginger and chilli flakes

http://www.opiesfoods.com/recipes/Firecracker%20Bonfire%20Toffee/42

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Bang on trend

Remember your bangers this Bonfire Night with these gourmet Moroccan chicken hotdogs from Major for an explosion of flavour. Full recipe: www.majorint.com/magazine/recipes/street-food/moroccan-hotdog-/

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Chill Out

This chilled cucumber and avocado soup with brown shrimp and dill by Gary Durrant, head chef at Hunter 486, London, makes for a healthy and refreshing starter.

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Keep a-breast of things

Try roast Gressingham duck legs with redcurrant jus, seasonal greens and a chive and olive oil jacket for a delicious winter warmer.

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