What to cook this weekend
Weeknight suppers are for tried and tested recipes which are quick and easy, but at the weekend it's always a pleasure to make something new, whether it's a pudding, snack or a delicious main dish. There is more time to shop for your ingredients, and less pressure on time. See below for our latest food series showcasing some easy but delicious ideas for weekend recipes.
** Orange blossom and chocolate swirl meringues
Top tips for making the perfect meringue are included in this extremely easy recipe for orange blossom and chocolate swirl meringues
** Squash, spinach and taleggio cheese risotto
This risotto recipe pairs the autumn classic of butternut squash with tangy taleggio cheese - a great combination for a Sunday night supper.
Spiced apple roses are a perfect weekend treat, simple to cook and a crowd pleaser
** Butternut, sweet potato and fennel gratin
This winter warmer is a great twist on classic potato gratin - the flavours are a great combination
Orange and chocolate chip pancakes with poached pears
These fluffy pancakes are not too sweet; the juice from the poached pears makes a wonderful sauce
Rose Harissa and Puff Pastry tart
So easy and absolutely delicious, not to mention very pretty, this tart makes for an ideal weekend lunch
This marinade adds an extra flavour to traditional roast beef
You can tweak this recipe to suit your tastes, but the main thing is its healthy and delicious, and you can eat it any time of day or night!
** Read more winter recipes on Countrylife.co.uk
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Tom Parker Bowles's favourite recipe: French onion soupThis dish is no mere Gallic broth, rather pure bonhomie in a bowl — a boozy, beefy, allium-scented masterpiece that cries out for the chill depths of winter
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How to make stuffed butternut squash with bangers and mashWhen autumn arrives, it brings with it the most amazing excuse to eat comfort food.
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Brilliant bonfire night recipesAcross the country Bonfire Night celebrations will be taking place this weekend – whether you're heading to a fireworks display or burning your own effigy of Guy Fawkes, these recipes will help your night go with a bang.
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How to make chocolate loaf with raspberries, chocolate chips... and a surprise ingredientWith its fresh fruity twist, this decadent chocolate load is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
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How to make Baingan Bharta, spiced smoky auberginesWith gleaming skin and a plump, elongated shape, the versatile aubergine offers subtle, yet luscious succour in this Indian dish, says Tom Parker Bowles.
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How to make Toad in the hole, the ultimate British comfort foodTry Melanie Johnson's recipe for toad in the hole – the ultimate British comfort food – with a twist thanks to the addition of bacon and leeks.
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An autumnal twist on classic mac and cheeseButternut squash embellishes classic comfort food, says our kitchen garden cook.
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How to make perfect sloe ginFollow our perfect sloe gin recipe to make the best sloe gin in preparation for your local opening meet.
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How to make blackberry jam: A quick and easy recipeReader Sam reveals how to make simple fruit jam in 20 minutes without pectin or a thermometer.
