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Recipes

Choose from a mouth-watering selection of recipes to make and share at home. From tried and tested classic bakes to healthy dishes, find inspiration for your next meal.

Christmas recipes

A stack of mince pie brownies on a cooling rack
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Mince pie brownies 

A festive twist on a classic brownie, these indulgent mince pie brownies make for a great dessert and are a great way to use up any leftover mince pies.

Salmon mousse on a piece of slate
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Salmon mousse 

Try this delectable smoked salmon and cream cheese mousse with a hint of citrus for your pre-turkey Christmas starter.

National Trust festive spiced muffins with brandy frosting
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Festive spiced muffins 

These easy-to-make muffins will whip up a little festive cheer in your home. They're a classic combination of spices and fruit covered in a creamy frosting.

Festive pork pies topped with apple, redcurrant and Stilton
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Mini pork pies 

Impress your guests and get Christmas off to a dazzling start with this trio of mini pork pies, topped with creamy Stilton, tangy Bramley apple or redcurrant jelly.

Soups, stews and curries

Kedleston chickpea curry in a cooking pot on the table, ready to be served alongside chickpea dhal, rice and samosas
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Kedleston chickpea curry 

For a tasty curry that's great for sharing with family and friends, try this chickpea curry recipe from the team at Kedleston Hall. It's easy to make and creates a dish that's simple but packed with flavour.

Butternut squash and roasted red pepper soup in a bowl with a slice of sourdough bread
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Butternut squash, red pepper and chilli soup 

Rich, sweet butternut with a spicy twist, this comforting soup makes a great autumnal lunch when served with hunks of sourdough bread.

A dish of chicken and mustard one pot
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Chicken and mustard one pot 

Learn how to make a wholesome and hearty chicken and mustard one pot that's great as a warming lunch, or served with creamy mashed potato for a more substantial meal.

Lentil and chickpea soup
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Lentil, chickpea and fresh coriander soup 

Warm, hearty and packed with healthy goodness, this soup has a full-bodied flavour finished with aromatic notes of coriander, giving it a light curry touch.

Cakes, bakes and desserts

Christmas cake decorated with holly shaped icing
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Quick-mix Christmas cake 

Our last minute quick-mix Christmas cake is perfect if you haven't had the time to follow a traditional recipe. It tastes great too.

End view of a gingerbread house, with an open door and white icing on the roof and around the doors and windows to look like snow
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Make a gingerbread house 

Fancy making your own gingerbread house? With our simple biscuit recipe and video, and your choice of design, you can't go wrong with this classic tasty treat.

Several rings of twisted chocolate orange bread, with chocolate drops and icing
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Chocolate orange bread twists 

Try these bread-dough rings with orange tang, liberally sprinkled with chocolatey topping, finished off with a zesty orange glaze icing: a teatime treat, or an indulgent breakfast.

Baked treacle tart in a fluted tin, a few triangle slices cut out
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Treacle tart 

Try this tasty, rich and easy recipe for a British classic. It makes a lovely comforting pudding or an afternoon tea treat to indulge in with your family and friends.

Pies and savoury treats

Chicken, leek and tarragon pie on a plate with a fork
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Chicken, leek and tarragon pie 

This family favourite creamy chicken and leek pie, topped with fresh herbs and puff pastry, is the perfect choice to warm you up on chilly nights.

Pumpkin, Chard, Feta and Almond Crumble
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Pumpkin, chard, feta and almond crumble 

This satisfying, pumpkin and feta crumble recipe works equally well as a hearty side or a standalone dish.

A baking tray with 8 freshly baked sausage rolls
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Pork sausage rolls 

If you fancy making your own sausage rolls, give our easy to follow recipe a try. With crisp and flaky pastry and tasty meaty filling, they're perfect for party picks or picnic snacks.

Large baked quiche with salmon and watercress filling
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Salmon and watercress quiche 

From its buttery pastry to its creamy filling of rich smoked salmon and peppery watercress, this quiche is a real treat. It can be made ahead of time and enjoyed hot or cold.

Vegetarian recipes

Sweet potato and cauliflower curried pies in a baking tray
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Sweet potato and cauliflower curry pies 

Discover your next warming recipe or midweek family favourite with these tasty sweet potato and cauliflower curry pies.

3 ramekins of wild mushroom and thyme pâté on a wooden serving board next to some slices of bread
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Wild mushroom and thyme pâté 

Making your own vegetarian pâté at home is easy when you have this recipe at hand. The flavours are a perfect combination where garlic and thyme compliment the earthy notes of the wild mushrooms.

Pea and mint scotch eggs, cut in half on a plate
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Pea and mint Scotch eggs 

A vegetarian take on an old classic, these pea and mint Scotch eggs are a tasty lunch with a salad, or a handy snack on the go.

National Trust Vegetable Tagine
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Vegetable tagine 

Keep warm with this hearty vegan tagine with a hint of chilli heat. A filling lunch or a satisfying dinner with crusty bread.

Vegan recipes

Baking tray full of cooked wild mushroom and beetroot rolls
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Wild mushroom and beetroot rolls 

These vegan wild mushroom and beetroot rolls are sure to be a family favourite with their earthy flavour and flaky pastry.

Vegan 'creem' tea with jam and vegan clotted 'creem'
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Vegan 'creem' tea 

These vegan scones and clotted 'creem' are quick to whip up for a tasty afternoon treat.

In the background is a red napkin and white fairy light. In the foreground, a slice of vegan Christmas pudding on a white plate with a fork alongside, with brandy sauce being poured onto it from a white jug
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Vegan Christmas pudding 

Christmas wouldn't be the same without a Christmas pudding. A twist on the classic British pudding, this fruity vegan version is a festive must.

A bowl of parsnip and apple soup
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Parsnip and apple soup 

Learn how to make a tasty and warming parsnip and apple soup – the perfect dish for a cold day.

Family-friendly recipes

Freshly cooked cottage pie in a square dish
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Cottage pie 

Treat the family this winter to this comforting classic cottage pie. Layered with beef mince and fluffy, buttery mash, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Dish of baked cauliflower gratin with a spoon
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Cauliflower cheese gratin 

Tempt your taste buds with this cheesy classic, combining delicious cheddar and stilton. It's perfect for an indulgent lunch or warming dinner.

A green casserole dish full of Spanish baked rice with leek, bacon and chickpeas, with a spoon in it, on a wooden table
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Spanish baked rice with leek, bacon and chickpeas 

This easy one-pot recipe for Spanish baked rice, packed with leek, bacon and chickpeas, makes a hearty meal for the whole family to enjoy.

A flapjack on a plate made using a recipe from our Cookbook
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Flapjacks 

Treat yourself to these tasty flapjacks, with whole oats and syrup making an energy-boosting snack or afternoon treat.

Salads and light bite recipes

Stack of cooked beetroot fritters on a chopping board
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Beetroot, carrot and spring onion fritter 

Packed full of nutrients and naturally sweet, these earthy and crispy fritters are great on their own or with a fresh salad for a delicious meal.

Scrambled egg with tomato and spinach on sourdough toast, on a plate with a knife and fork
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Scrambled eggs, tomato and spinach on sourdough 

This scrambled egg recipe with a twist is perfect for early risers or mid-morning brunch lovers. The fresh tomatoes and spinach elevate a classic breakfast dish.

Broccoli and cheese filo parcel
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Broccoli and cheese filo parcel 

Make this creamy mix of sour, salty cheese and fresh broccoli in crispy pastry – a tasty treat for any time of the day.

A tray full of freshly baked cheese and bacon twists
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Cheese and bacon twists 

These easy twists of crisp pastry wrapped around tasty bacon and cheese are perfect warm or cold, whether for lunch with a side salad, for a picnic or just a cheeky daytime snack.

Visitor sitting down on a bench outside the house with headphones on, staring off into the landscape at Knightshayes, Devon

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