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Date and oat slice

Date and oat slice

Sweet and full of texture, cut yourself a piece of this oat slice to enjoy with a cup of tea.
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Sticky date pudding cake with caramel sauce on a cake stand

Sticky date cake

Add a delicious crunch to the classic sticky date pudding with roasted nuts.
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Date and Apricot Loaf

Date and apricot loaf

Densely packed with the sweetness and texture of dried fruit, this date and apricot loaf is a perfect accompaniment to your morning cuppa. Serve with lashings of butter.
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What’s in season: April

What’s in season: April

Buying in season food in is a sure fire way to enjoy the best quality produce without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s in season this April and how to cook it! Looking for more in season recipes? This classic veg are a solid favourite side dish for years but we go beyond boring boiled beans. […]
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DARK CHOCOLATE & RICOTTA MOUSSE

Dark chocolate and ricotta mousse

This decadent chocolate mousse is easy to make and unlike some mousse recipes, it can be served immediately so there's no waiting and salivating!
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boiled date cake

Boiled date cake

This easy cake, made in a single saucepan, is delicious served warm with cream, custard or ice-cream, cold with butter, or just on its own.
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2-in-1 basic fruit mix

2-in-1 basic fruit mix

A good pudding or Christmas cake relies on a nice boozy fruit mix. This recipe has the perfect balance and also serves as a delicious filling for your fruit mince pies.
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Date scones

Date scones

These light, fluffy scones with the added sweetness of dates are perfect for a morning or afternoon snack.
Sticky Date Scones

Sticky date scones

Give your regular afternoon-tea fare a sweet lift with these sticky date scones. The butterscotch sauce adds a deliciously luscious note to this decadent treat. Enjoy.
oatmeal bliss balls

Snack ball recipes to fill up your lunchbox

If you're looking for a guilt-free treat for the kids' lunchboxes or just something a little cheeky to get you through the afternoon, these bite-sized snack balls are the ideal pick. Here, you'll find everything from healthy bliss balls and raw vegan options to classic rum-infused treats and decadent no-bake chocolate cake balls. Which easy recipe will you try first?
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Choc-nut brownie balls

Choc-nut brownie balls

Grab one of these choc-nut brownie balls for a rich fudgy treat that's naturally sweetened with dates.
raw chocolate and goji berry bliss balls

Raw chocolate and goji berry bliss balls

These healthy vegan bliss balls get their sweetness from fresh dates and goji berries so you won't feel guilty popping one (or three) into your work lunchbox for an afternoon snack.
Chocolate, date and brandy torte

Chocolate, date and brandy torte

With layers of crunchy pecan, date and chocolate meringue slabs and lashings of brandy-infused mascarpone cream, this visually-stunning dessert screams decadence.
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Date and rose pomegranate molasses

Date and rose pomegranate molasses

Add an extra depth of flavour with this deliciously sweet date and rose pomegranate molasses from The Australian Women's Weekly 'Made from Scratch' cookbook.
Date and walnut loaves

Date and walnut loaves

Get creative in the kitchen this weekend and serve up some deliciously moist date and walnut loaves. The perfect breakfast, brunch, or mid morning treat!
paleo chicken salad

Rocket, chicken and date salad

Chicken salad with a citrus zing! This healthy lean salad is easy to prepare for lunching guests or take to work for lunch. And it's suitable for diabetics.
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Sticky toffee date puddings

Sticky toffee date puddings

Sweet and sticky toffee date puddings - the ultimate dessert! With the perfect combination of flavour and texture, these puddings will have you screaming out for more!
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Fusilli salad

Fusilli salad

The salty feta balances out the sweetness of the dates, basil and cherry tomatoes.
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Caramel toffee dates

Caramel toffee dates

Not suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. Note
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Coffee and Date Loaf

Coffee and date loaf

Replace dates with 1/2 cup chopped nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts; price will vary. Note
Sultana Bran muffins

Sultana bran muffins

Test muffins with a skewer – if it comes out clean and dry, they are cooked. These muffins are best served warm. Note
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Date scones

Date scones

These light, fluffy scones have the added sweetness of dates. They are perfect for a morning or afternoon snack.
Date, walnut and banana Scones

Date, walnut and banana scones

These beautiful scones are packed full of sweet dates, bananas and walnuts. They're perfect for the kids lunches, or served warm with with cream at any afternoon tea.
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Low-fat sticky date cake

Low-fat sticky date cake

Add some extra chopped walnuts or pecans to cake mixture if desired – but remember this will increase the fat content. Light evaporated milk, thickened with cornflour, can be substituted for cream in many dishes, sweet and savoury. Note
Sticky date pudding

Individual sticky date puddings

Sweet, rich and utterly decadent, these gorgeous desserts are packed full of fresh dates and are beautiful enjoyed warm with a dollop of fresh cream or ice-cream.
Sticky date slice

Sticky date slice

Slathered with thick and sweet caramel icing, this slice rich and delicious afternoon treat to be savoured slowly.
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caramel self-saucing pudding

Caramel self-saucing pudding

If you fancy a decadent dessert for those long cold winter nights, consider this indulgent caramel self-saucing pudding. Serve it with lashings of thickened cream or ice-cream for a truly warming end to the chilliest of evenings.
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FIG, DATE AND Walnut Loaf

Date fig and walnut loaf

The time and effort of proving and kneading your own dough brings with it a certain sense of achievement. The first bite of this tasty date fig and walnut loaf can only add to the contentment that comes with a job well done.
date, ricotta and polenta cake

Date, ricotta and polenta cake

This is the perfect cake to serve at the end of an Italian meal, or with a cup of espresso when friends drop by in the late afternoon.
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date and tamarind relish

Date and tamarind relish

The sweetness of the dates and the sourness of the tamarind combine to give you wonderful for a sandwich or burger condiment. It is packed full of flavour and spice to create a real taste sensation.
Date and butterscotch self-saucing pudding

Date and butterscotch self-saucing pudding

Self-saucing puddings are quite magical really, and the best thing of all is that they’re complete when they come out of the oven. You only need a scoop of ice- cream, custard or cream for serving. Always let the pudding stand for at least 5 minutes before serving. Note
Date and tamarind chutney

Date and tamarind chutney

This deliciously sweet dried fruit chutney goes perfectly on sandwiches, with roast meat, or on the side of a spicy Indian curry.
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Orange and date dessert muffins

Orange and date dessert muffins

These muffins are delicious without the orange sauce. However, the rich buttery sauce transforms them into a dessert for grown-ups. Grand Marnier (or brandy) is the best liqueur to use. Remember to grate the rind of the oranges before you juice them. If the muffins need re-heating, 20 or 30 seconds in a microwave oven […]
day-before muffins

Day-before muffins

If you have overnight guests or friends coming for breakfast, prepare the recipe ahead for a breakfast of muffins fresh from the oven! The muffin batter is partially made the day before and refrigerated overnight, needing only a few more minutes of preparation before baking and serving. Note
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dried fruit chutney

Dried fruit chutney

Dried fruit chutney of apple, date, apricot, pineapple and raisins with a pinch of cinnamon.
date and chocolate torte

Date and chocolate torte

A torte is traditionally a layered cake with buttercream type frosting. Of course they can always be adapted to the size, flavours and styles you prefer.
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Date slice

Date slice

This recipe is simple and oh so sweet, but the best part? It uses less refined sugar, and instead opts for the delicious natural sweeteners of dates and honey. Bonus!
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brandied date cake

Brandied date cake

The addition of the cream cheese gives this luscious cake an especially moist, rich quality.
branston-style pickle

Branston-style pickle

This great British pickle is wonderful served with hamburgers, grilled meats or with cold meats on sandwiches.
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FILLO CIGARS

Filo cigars

Buy fresh filo from the refrigerated section of the supermarket as it is easier to work with than frozen filo pastry, which has a tendency to be brittle and crack. Note
date and walnut rolls

Date and walnut rolls

They say when it comes to food, looks do matter. So try this nifty new look when next baking a loaf.
date and pecan roll

Date and pecan roll

Tall 850ml (8cm x 17cm) (3-inch x 6¾-inch) fruit juice cans make good nut roll tins. Use a can opener that cuts just below the rims to cut one end from the can. Wash and dry the can thoroughly before greasing well. Use a double-thickness of foil to cover the top of the can and […]
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orange, date and treacle pudding

Orange, date and treacle pudding

The pudding is at its best made on the day and served hot. The big day wouldn’t be complete without a pudding of some sort. If there’s a large crowd, especially where you have a range of different age groups, it’s a good idea to serve both a hot pudding – either traditional, or one […]
curried apple and date chutney

Curried apple and date chutney

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. Store chutney in a cool, dark place for at least three weeks before opening. Refrigerate after opening. Note
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