Bonfire Night recipes
Family-friendly bonfire recipes to warm you up after an evening spent watching the sky light up.
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Creamy tomato soup
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
A low-fat, vegetarian soup that everyone will love - passata and whole milk give a silky smooth finish
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Homemade toffee apples
- Ready in 20 mins
Nothing beats the crunch of a toffee apple on a crisp autumnal evening, and these taste so much better than shop bought
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For The Keen Cook
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Cheesy sausage rolls
- Ready in 2 hrs 10 mins
Bake these comforting bread rolls in a muffin tin - they're filled with cheddar, bangers, spring onions and garlic butter
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Maple-mustard pulled pork
- Ready in 8 hrs 15 mins
Coat your pork shoulder with a sweet mustard glaze then slow-roast for soft, tender meat that just falls apart
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Fruity red cabbage
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
Rustle up your own, sweeter version of pickled sauerkraut with apple, redcurrant and cider flavours
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Hot Bloody Mary soup
- Ready in 15 mins
Adapt a creamy tomato soup recipe by adding all the spicy ingredients of a peppery Bloody Mary cocktail
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Toffee apple squares
- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
A crumble-like base, caramel nut topping and added juicy fruits - sticky toffee pud with a difference
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Salted toffee sauce
- Ready in 20 mins
A pinch of sea salt really complements the luxurious taste of silky caramel - this sauce will work with lots of different desserts
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Crispy baked potatoes with spring onions
- Ready in 3 hrs
Perfect the art of roasted, fluffy spuds with crisp skin, served with soured cream - a healthy winter warmer
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Herby toad in the hole
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- Ready in 50 mins
This family favourite marries meaty sausages with robust herbs and traditional, comforting Yorkshire pudding
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Bonfire toffee
- Ready in 1 hr
Crowds will love this sweet treat of dark and sticky treacle toffee smashed into hard bitesize chunks
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Toffee popcorn bark
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- Ready in 15 mins
This simple chocolate slab broken into pieces is a crunchy and moreish snack, perfect for a kids party
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Bonfire Night baked potatoes
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
Transform a basic baked spud with a rich melted cheese topping, inspired by a classic dish from the French Alps
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Sausage roll-ups
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- Ready in 40 mins
The traditional combination of pork bangers and flaky pastry will never get old - this version has a chutney filling
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Sticky chocolate pudding with marshmallows
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
This chocolate and marshmallow feast is an Australian favourite - and it's easy to see why. It even makes its own sauce!
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Sweet chilli bangers
- Ready in 45 mins
An easy way to turn sausages into something special. Use the sweet, sticky sauce to marinate chicken drumsticks, too
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Cheesy bonfire bread
- Ready in 40 mins
Best eaten fresh, this savoury bread can also be made ahead and frozen - perfect for Bonfire Night
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Honeyed carrot soup
- Ready in 45 mins
Kids love this rich, warming soup but it's sophisticated enough for adults, too
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Chocolate fondue & toasted marshmallow
- Ready in 10 mins
There's no getting away from it, toasted marshmallows are a messy business - but they're all the better for it!
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Warm butterscotch dippers
- Ready in 25 mins
A simple twist on toffee apples - perfect to warm up Bonfire Night
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Hearty pasta soup
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- Ready in 30 mins
Do something different with a pack of tortellini. This filling soup is full of fibre, low fat and full of veg. The perfect lunch or supper
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Baked apples with prunes, cinnamon & ginger
- Ready in 50 mins
A simple, classic low-fat pudding to use up seasonal Bramleys
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Deluxe hot chocolate with marshmallows
- Ready in 10 mins
A real treat for chocolate lovers - use 70% cocoa solids or milk chocolate depending on how chocolately you and the kids like it
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Potato wedges with curry sauce
- Ready in 55 mins
This creamy curry sauce makes a perfect dipping partner for crispy potato wedges
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Chocolate crunch bars
- Ready in 25 mins
A little melting, stirring and chilling and you've got a chocolatey treat to enjoy with a cuppa. The kids can help, too
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Bonfire bangers & beans
- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
This comforting casserole is a real crowd-pleaser, great served with jacket potatoes on Bonfire Night
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Campfire cupcakes
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A make-ahead treat, these will take you back to toasting marshmallows around an open fire
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Cheesy bean potatoes
- Ready in 2 hrs 10 mins
Give baked potatoes a bit of oomph with this easily reheated side dish - great with sausages and salad
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Garlic bacon butties
- Ready in 25 mins
You'll need good, crusty white bread for these instant hangover cures
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Sausage & noodle stir-fry
- Ready in 30 mins
Forget sausage rolls, wrap your hands around a bowl of meatballs and steaming noodles, pepped up with a sticky sauce of orange and soy
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Rarebit toasts
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This comforting snack is super-quick and easy, perfect for a Bonfire Night gathering
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Mulled apple juice
- Ready in 15 mins
A non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine, ideal for entertaining kids and drivers
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Hot diggedy dogs
- Ready in 40 mins
Bonfire night wouldn’t be complete without bangers - here, sausages and onion roast together in the oven
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Chilli con carne soup
- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
This is a soupy version of a classic chilli - kept mellow so children can enjoy it too
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Mulled wine cocktail
- Ready in 12 mins
The perfect party drink, as it can be made well ahead, then brought out of the fridge as guests arrive – or serve it hot for a traditional winter warmer
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Crisp baked potatoes
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
Crisp-skinned, fluffy-fleshed jackets are a cheap and cheerful way to feed a crowd - great with beans and sausages
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Sticky pear & ginger cake
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
This is a cross between a sticky toffee pudding and a ginger cake. Serve warm with ice cream or cream as a dessert
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Toffee apple cookies
- Ready in 45 mins
These are truly delicious – crunchy round the edges, chewy in the centre
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Butter bean & tomato stew
- Ready in 50 mins
Packed full of iron, this stew makes a great side dish or a superhealthy supper when partnered with a jacket potato
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Caramel apple loaf cake
- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
Moist cake topped with a sticky, crunchy topping will keep your guests coming back for more
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Slow-roast shoulder of pork
- Ready in 6 hrs 10 mins
Ideal for weekend entertaining, this no-fuss roast will satisfy friends and make lovely leftovers too
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Spiced pumpkin soup
- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
A smooth soup made with butternut squash which will satisfy vegetarians, or spice it up with a scattering of chilli shrimps
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Perfect jacket potatoes
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- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
Follow our guide to getting crisp, fluffy baked potatoes, then try one of our new toppings for a filling supper
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Butternut macaroni cheese
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- Ready in 50 mins
This comforting and creamy family pasta bake is given a makeover by adding roasted squash
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Mixed-bean chilli with wedges
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- Ready in 50 mins
A warming bowl of meat-free comfort food. Make extra for the freezer
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Little toffee apple cake
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Get children aged 8-14 inspired in the kitchen by making an afternoon tea treat
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Spicy beef stew with beans & peppers
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- Ready in 3 hrs
Just the thing to warm you up on a cold winter night
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Red lentil, chickpea & chilli soup
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- Ready in 35 mins
Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup
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Pear parkin pudding with custard
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- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
This easy and comforting pud is the perfect way to round off a family lunch
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