Mother's Day recipes
Whether you're treating mum to breakfast in bed, baking up a sweet treat or cooking a full three-course extravaganza, we've got the recipes you need.
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Gaby's Victoria sandwich
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Seven-year-old Gaby shares her special Victoria sandwich recipe - a great cake for Mother's Day
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Raspberry & milk chocolate cheesecake
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Use good quality chocolate for this sumptuous cheesecake. Raspberries not in season? Just leave them out
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Breakfast muffins
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The perfect muffin is a real treat. This is a worthy version and makes the ideal start to the day
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Salmon with lemon orzo
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A zesty, fresh way of cooking salmon fillet that's speedy and cheap too
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Pan-fried salmon with watercress, polenta croutons & capers
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Heart-healthy salmon is ideal for a dinner party. Use pre-cooked polenta to make this main course recipe even easier
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Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon & chives
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Easily-doubled to feed a family or crowd - don't be scared of poached eggs, there's a video too
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For The Keen Cook
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Blueberry, peach & soured cream muffins
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It's the fizzy water in these delicious muffins that makes them so light - you can also heat them up in the microwave the next day
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Chocolate & ginger torte
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This decadent dessert with a triple-ginger hit is a chocoholic's dream
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American blueberry pancakes
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Light, fluffy and fruity, these pancakes are a US classic. Serve them stacked high with syrup and extra fruit
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Milk chocolate & pistachio truffles
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Gain maximum brownie points by making these stylish chocolates for friends or family
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Glamorous fairy cakes
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A retro twist to a childhood favourite - decorate for any occasion
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Malt chocolate cheesecake
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This crowd-pleasing dessert is made ahead, so all you have to do on the night is take it out of the fridge and bask in the glory
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Hash browns with mustard & smoked salmon
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This brilliant brunch dish is especially sensational served with poached eggs
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Brioche French toast with warm blueberry compote
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Make the most of fresh blueberries with this delicous warm compote served atop sweet French toast
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Mini Paris-Brest with white chocolate & crystallised fruit
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This gorgeous confection was invented to celebrate the Paris-Brest cycle race – it's meant to resemble a bicycle wheel
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Mustard-crusted salmon with celeriac mash
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Try this new way of cooking salmon fillets with a punchy crust, for a healthy and warming supper
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Apricot brioche
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When toasted and buttered this delicately flavoured bread is a breakfast in itself
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Chocolate mousse with orange shortbreads
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Prepare these indulgent chocolate pots and homemade biscuits ahead, ready to reveal a restaurant-style dessert
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White chocolate berry cheesecake
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A stunning no-cook pudding bursting with summer flavours - great for relaxed entertaining
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Salted caramel chocolate torte
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Indulge guests at your next party with this impressive dessert. A touch of salt really sets off the caramel and dark chocolate
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Chocolate brownie cake
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Get kids cooking at the weekend by baking this yummy brownie cake, much better than shop bought
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No-bake orange cheesecake
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This is an easy cheesecake for kids to prepare ahead for Mother’s Day, with a little help from Dad
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Starry toffee cake squares
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These cakes are fun for the kids to make and ultra-cute to look at too
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Tutti-frutti rounds
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No cooking is required for these sweet treats that kids will love to cook - just chop some dried fruits, crush some biscuits and mix them into melted white chocolate and butter
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Lime & ginger drizzle cake
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The combination of lime and ginger gives the classic drizzle cake a modern twist
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Sticky chocolate pudding with marshmallows
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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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Mint Chocolate truffles
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An impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box these up for gifts
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Banana breakfast loaf
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An easy-to-make treat that works well for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea-time, anytime...
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Chocolate crunch bars
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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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Salmon & watercress parcels
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These smart little parcels take less than an hour to cook from frozen
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Chocolate marble cake
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Marble cake is a classic childhood cooking memory. Whether using lurid colours for a psychedelic finish, or just chocolate and vanilla, it's a teatime treat
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Chocolate & banana cake
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You can bake this cake a day or two ahead as the bananas will keep it really moist
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Pepper & lemon crusted salmon with asparagus
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Eating salmon is a great way to get omega-3 in your diet
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Tangy trout
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Try this healthy trout recipe for a light summer supper
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Chocolate soufflés
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These melting chocolate puddings are much sturdier than ordinary soufflés and will behave even if made ahead (but not cooked)
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Crab linguine with chilli & parsley
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Keep it simple with this restaurant-style dish that takes a few good-quality ingredients and lets them shine
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Crab cakes with sweet chilli & ginger dipping sauce
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An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli
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Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus
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For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe
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Ultimate chocolate cake
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Indulge yourself with Angela Nilsen's heavenly moist and fudgy chocolate cake - perfect for celebrations - birthdays, weddings, christenings - any excuse!
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Chocolate & almond croissants
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Give your croissants an indulgent twist with this super simple brunch idea
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One-pan English breakfast
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This combines all the best ingredients of a traditional English breakfast in one frying pan, with no need to chop anything
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Honey mustard sausages with tomatoes & eggs
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Fed up of frying? Cook your full English in the oven on a single tray for ultimate ease
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Cinnamon buckwheat pancakes with cherries
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Juicy cherries are packed with nutrients and are one of summer's highlights - perfect for a weekend breakfast
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Baked dippy eggs
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This fun, easy recipe has been specially created for children aged 3-6 - so they can make you breakfast
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Luscious lemon pudding with summer berries
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You'll have most of the ingredients for this sumptuous pudding in your cupboard and fridge already. A great recipe for kids to help with
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Omelette wedges
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With this easy-to-follow recipe your kids can treat you to breakfast... get printing off copies now
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Double salmon roll
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Make this posh starter ahead of time and serve up with salad and melba toast
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Apple & blueberry Danishes
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These delicious fruit pastries are a must for your next brunch
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Spiced Bloody Marys
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For a grown-up brunch, try James Martin's version of the classic morning-after cocktail
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Lemon fondant cake
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The ultimate occasion cake, this beautiful indulgence will be the star of Easter or any other celebration
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Mum's best profiteroles
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Award-winning writer, Fiona Beckett, shares her recipe for the 1970's classic dessert
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Parcel-poached salmon with herby mayonnaise
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Beautiful served hot or cold, this makes a stunning yet stress-free centrepiece for a buffet lunch
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Lemon curd & blueberry loaf cake
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Kids can help make this simple springtime treat - delicious with extra lemon curd and yogurt as a pud, or serve with a cuppa
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Slow-roast chicken with homemade gravy
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This can't-go-wrong roast chicken makes a great meal for Mother's Day - the kids can get involved too
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Cauliflower cheese
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Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling
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Gregg's tangy lemon tart
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Gregg fell in love with Michel Roux Snr's lemon tart at first bite. This is his version of the classic recipe
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The ultimate makeover: Blueberry muffins
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We've created a deliciously light version of this classic muffin that contains virtually no saturated fat
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