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Gourmet menus

Looking for a gourmet spread for a special occasion? Save time and get inspiration from our gourmet menu selections: an Indian banquet, a healthy children's party menu, trendy cocktail bites or a traditional Christmas feast. Take your pick and get cooking!

Baby purée delights


Celeriac, potato, ham purée Celeriac, potato, ham purée This purée gives your baby a delicate blend of celeriac and potato, topped off with a sprinkle of quality ham for good measure.
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Green bean and thyme purée Green bean and thyme purée Green beans are full of vitamins and the thyme featured in this purée will give your baby an early taste for the finer herbs in life!
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Carrot soup Carrot soup This carrot soup, made to go into baby's bottle makes gives baby an introduction to the colourful and healthy world of vegetables.
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Children's party


Toffee apples Toffee apples Bite through the crisp buttery toffee coating to reveal the sweet juicy apple inside.
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Risotto balls Risotto balls Crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside, these tasty rice balls make an unusual side dish, or can be eaten hot or cold.
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Pineapple milkshake Pineapple milkshake This pineapple milkshake is a fun drink for children, with no need for added sugar.
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Cocktail canapés


Warm fruit compôte Warm fruit compôte Warm fruit compôte is an ideal dish when supplies of fresh fruit are limited.
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Mini chocolate nut pastries Mini chocolate nut pastries These tasty bite-sized mini chocolate nut pastries are the perfect treat.
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Cheese straws Cheese straws This classic, quick, and easy appetizer can be served with drinks at any occasion. Vary the cheese or add nuts according to your taste.
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Indian banquet


Vegetable samosas Vegetable samosas Serve these Indian pastries hot or cold. In India, they would be fried in ghee, but oil works equally well. Try the lamb version as well.
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Spiced pilaf Spiced pilaf Subtly spiced, this versatile rice dish can be served hot or cold and goes well with grilled meats, curries and stews.
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Saffron kulfi Saffron kulfi Kulfi is an iced pudding made from boiled milk, eaten all over India. This saffron version uses condensed milk for convenience.
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Chicken tikka masala Chicken tikka masala Chicken tikka masala is an Indian restaurant dish, made popular in Britain, and easy to make at home.
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Sweet lassi Sweet lassi There is no better way of cooling down after a fiery curry than with a glass of chilled sweet lassi; or the salty version as a starter.
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Traditional Christmas


Potato and parmesan cakes Potato and parmesan cakes These little potato cakes make a nice change from the usual mash and look great on the plate for your special dinner guests.
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Cheese roulade Cheese roulade This beautiful roulade makes a sumptuous first course or light lunch, served warm or at room temperature.
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Brussel sprouts with orange Brussel sprouts with orange Fresh orange zest along with orange and lime juice adds a burst of sunshine to this winter vegetable that will go well with your roasts.
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Mince pies Mince pies Making your own mince pies is quick and easy, and they taste much better than shop-bought ones.
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Oriental cucumber salad Oriental cucumber salad Cucumber slices combine well with the flavour of smoked salmon in this light and quick to prepare starter salad.
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Pickled figs & parma ham Pickled figs & parma ham These one-bite party snacks contrast sweet and sour figs with rich Italian ham and can also be made with fresh figs quarters.
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Plum pudding Plum pudding So-named because it contains prunes, plum pudding is a classic Christmas dish with butter instead of the traditional beef suet.
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Roast turkey & cranberry stuffing Roast turkey & cranberry stuffing The light cranberry and pistachio stuffing is great cooked inside the turkey, but can also be cooked separately.
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Sherry trifle Sherry trifle Made with raspberries here, this versatile sherry trifle works with other fruits: strawberries, blueberries, or even canned peaches.
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Yorkshire puddings Yorkshire puddings Traditionally eaten with roast beef and gravy, these Sunday lunch classics also go well with hearty meat casseroles.
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Celebration cake Celebration cake The celebration cake is a wonderfully moist, rich fruit cake, ideal for Christmas, a wedding, christening, or birthday.
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