Impressive recipes for a special occasion

New Year’s Eve at home? NO PROBLEM. Whether it’s a knockout meal for two or a show-stopping dinner party main course that your family will love, we’ve rounded up our most impressive recipes for all types of special occasion.

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Champagne jelly cheesecake

Champagne jelly cheesecake

This elegant Champagne jelly cheesecake was made for special occasions. A creamy filling is topped...

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Lemon and strawberry meringue cake

Lemon and strawberry meringue cake

Expect gasps when you unveil this gloriously OTT strawberry cake. The three layers are sandwiched...

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Chocolate coconut meringue wreath

Chocolate coconut meringue wreath

This is one epic dessert for Easter or other special occasions. A chocolate coconut meringue...

Gluten-free Vegetarian
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Frozen thandai semifreddo meringue cake

Frozen thandai semifreddo meringue cake

Ravinder Bhogal’s spectacular frozen thandai semifreddo meringue cake is perfect for a big Diwali gathering...

Gluten-free Vegetarian
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Giant Ferrero Rocher éclair to share

Giant Ferrero Rocher éclair to share

The award for the biggest, best pastry goes to our giant Ferrero Rocher éclair. This...

Vegetarian
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Chocolate Baileys cake

Chocolate Baileys cake

Meet the ultimate bake for Baileys lovers. Our chocolate Baileys cake is layered with white...

Vegetarian
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Spiced rum Christmas pudding cheesecake

Spiced rum Christmas pudding cheesecake

This boozy Christmas pudding cheesecake looks impressive as a festive dessert but is really simple...

Vegetarian
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Oysters with dongchimi (radish kimchi)

Oysters with dongchimi (radish kimchi)

Chef Pamela Yung, of London’s Flor, has created this beautiful dish of oysters with dongchimi...

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Chocolate cake with caramel poached pears and chocolate buttercream

Chocolate cake with caramel poached pears and chocolate...

Give chocolate cake an autumnal twist. Fill this rich chocolate sponge with silky swiss meringue...

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Mexican-style barbecued beef brisket with quick-pickled onions

Mexican-style barbecued beef brisket with quick-pickled onions

Beef brisket can be a tough joint, but this recipe guarantees fall-apart-tender meat with a...

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Gloria’s lemon meringue pie

Gloria’s lemon meringue pie

Learn how to make Gloria restaurant’s lemon meringue pie. The London restaurant’s famous pud has...

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Coorg pandhi pork stir-fry

Coorg pandhi pork stir-fry

Try Vivek Singh’s sensational Coorg pandhi pork stir-fry from Karnataka, India. Ginger-marinated pork belly is...

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Cured wild salmon carpaccio with caramel jhalmuri, potato salad and pea chutney

Cured wild salmon carpaccio with caramel jhalmuri, potato...

Impress your friends with Vivek Singh’s carpaccio of cured wild salmon, with caramel jhalmuri, potato...

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Chickpea gnocchi with padrón peppers and spinach coconut sauce

Chickpea gnocchi with padrón peppers and spinach coconut...

Vivek Singh’s fluffy chickpea gnocchi  are delicious served with a spinach coconut sauce and padron...

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Grilled aubergine with peanut and spice crust

Grilled aubergine with peanut and spice crust

Vivek Singh’s grilled aubergine is topped with a peanut spice crust for an easy but...

Vegan
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Kashmiri lamb shank rogan josh

Kashmiri lamb shank rogan josh

Vivek Singh’s Kashmiri rogan josh is made with tender lamb, beetroot, ginger and yogurt. Serve...

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