5 food-related gifts to spoil the gourmand in your life
Fill his belly, and his heart.
Breakfast recipes for Father’s Day
Start Father's Day off the right way with a nourishing and delicious breakfast.
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French toast
Silky, sweet and swimming in syrup - French toast is the ideal breakfast when you have a little extra time.
Mango & coconut tres leche cake
This tropical mango and coconut tres leches cake made with sweetened condensed, evaporated and coconut milks is perfect for a dinner party or birthday celebration.
Huevos rancheros
Huevos rancheros is a Mexican breakfast of eggs baked in a rich tomato-based sauce with kidney beans, chilli and fetta.
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Potato rosti with poached eggs and chilli relish
For a delicious breakfast with a difference, make like the good farmers of the Swiss canton of Berg and sit down to crisp potato rosti. Topped with poached eggs and chilli relish, they’re a spicy, savoury delight that will definitely keep you going until lunch. Looking for more hot breakfast recipes?
Lamb rack with sourdough, lemon and herb crust
Ideal for dinner tonight.
Lemon and sugar pancakes
The humble pancake is a light and delicious blank slate for all manner of decadent toppings.
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Deep dish apple and rhubarb pie
This glorious fruity pie with its thick, buttery crust is perfect for winter weekends.
Flourless chocolate roulade
It's so light, so lovely - with a coffee-cream filling - this delicious dessert cake will just melt in the mouth. Best of all, it's gluten free so everyone can enjoy it.
Layered banana butterscotch cake
You need about 7 overripe medium bananas for this recipe. Note
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Macadamia shortbread
This elegant biscuit is a perfect partner to a cup of tea or as part of a platter of fruit, cheese and chocolate.
20 foodie gifts to make for dad this Father’s Day
If you've found yourself running out of ideas of what to get Dad this Father's Day, why not put together a lovely hamper or homemade baked goods? Simply pop your goodies in a little basket and wrap up with cellophane. To make your recipe selection a little easier, we've gathered together a selection of foolproof treats that are sure to make Dad's day. From our licorice allsorts slice, to our chocolate chunk cookies, this is a really special way to show your father how much you love him.
Beef rib roast with potato puree and roasted beetroot
Spruce up a family dinner or mark a special occasion by preparing this succulently seasoned beef, fittingly partnered with tender roasted beetroot and creamy mashed potato.
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Mocha cupcakes
Adorable chocolate cupcakes with a hint of coffee and a gorgeous swirl of coffee buttercream for the coffee lover in your life.
Roast chicken for two
There's no need to wait for a family gathering or until you get a group of friends together before you can enjoy a roast meal. Sit down together to our roast chicken for two and enjoy!
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Scrambled eggs with chorizo
Next time you fancy a fry-up, try our scrambled eggs with chorizo. This Spanish sausage made with coarsely ground pork and highly seasoned with garlic and chillies is a tasty and sophisticated alternative to bacon.
Steak sandwich with tomato and avocado salsa
This steak sandwich with tomato and avocado salsa served on fresh Turkish pide is sure to satisfy the biggest of appetites. Experiment with adding a touch of chilli to the salsa for an extra kick.
Panettone with ricotta and caramelised peaches
Amaretto, originally from Italy, is an almond-flavoured liqueur and can be purchased from liquor stores. If small panettone are unavailable, cut 7cm rounds from large panettone, brioche or fruit bread.
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Croque madame
More than just a ham, egg and cheese toastie, the classic croque madame is perfect dish for brunch or supper, with a little bit of France in every bite.
Surf and turf
Surf and turf is a hearty combination of the jewels of both land and sea. Not for vegetarians, this version combines marinara mix (ask your fishmonger to put it together for you) with a juicy steak. The result is divine.
Buttermilk pancakes with raspberry butter
Thrill your family and friends this weekend with stacks of these delectable buttermilk pancakes with raspberry butter. The buttermilk adds tenderness and lightness to the batter and results in deliciously soft texture.
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Baked eggs with brie
Surprise your brunch guests with baked eggs, delicately flavoured with prosciutto and brie. Serve with steaming hot mugs of coffee or tea, together with lightly toasted sourdough.
Smoked salmon and poached egg on rye
Packed with omega-3, protein and fibre this smoked salmon and poached egg on rye is a delicious and healthy breakfast or brunch. Adding a tablespoon of vinegar to the poaching water will help keep the eggs together.
Beef fillet with gremolata and semi-dried tomato polenta
This five-star main course will wow any guests you serve it to.
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French toast with berry compote
Surprise your loved ones this weekend with this delicious French toast and berry compote. Sprinkle with a dusting of icing sugar for that finishing touch. A perfect brunch.
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Spanish omelette with chorizo
Now here is a brunch with some power behind it. Packed full of protein, carbs, vitamins and fibre, it will set you up for the entire day. Enjoy with a steaming latte.
Praline rocky road ice-cream
Just a few extra ingredients and about half an hour in the kitchen and you can turn regular chocolate ice-cream into a delicious and very sophisticated dessert.
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Salmon with lime & coriander pesto
For crisp-skinned salmon, salt the skin before pan-frying or barbecuing, and cook skin-side down first. The salt helps draw any moisture out of the skin to make it crisp. Turn only once to complete cooking.
Steamed belgian mussels in white wine and garlic
Bring a little bit of Belgium to your kitchen with this classic dish. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up that delicious broth, and be generous with the finger bowls!
Golf cupcakes
If tapioca pearls are unavailable, make the golf balls from fondant by rolling into small balls. Note
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Chocolate soufflé with raspberry coulis
Do not be intimidated by the soufflé! Think of it as a flavoured base into which beaten egg whites are folded. The heat of the oven expands the air in the egg white and contracts when cooled. So serve it immediately, hot from the oven.
Festive caramel nut tart
There was usually a tin of condensed milk in the fridge at home when I was growing up and my guilty pleasure was drinking it out of the can!
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Steak and fries
Bring Paris into your kitchen with this classic French bistro version of steak and chips (pommes frites): a tender piece of beef, grilled to perfection, served with freshly made skinny fries, twice cooked to crispy goodness.
Ruby grapefruit meringue pies
We've given a grapefruit flavour to the classic lemon meringue pie here, but you could experiment with any citrus fruit, or a combination of.
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Ice-cream affogato
Affogato is a popular Italian dessert that often combines coffee with ice-cream and often, a splash of booze. We've used Irish cream here, but you could substitute your favourite liqueur.
Choc-chip nougat frozen parfait with caramel sauce
We all know that everybody likes parfait but with chunks of chocolate, nougat and a caramel sauce this is one parfait you'll be sure to love.
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Ricotta pancakes
Serve up these simple, fluffy ricotta pancakes with sliced fresh fruit and a drizzle of syrup for a delightful brunch for your loved ones this weekend.
Cider-roasted pork belly
Few can resist a perfectly roasted pork belly. This recipe is dead easy to follow and there is no reason why the result won't be crispy crunch crackling and succulent, tender meat that falls apart at the merest touch of a fork.
Greek-style omelette
These greek-style omelettes are healthy and full of flavour. For a fluffy omelette, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form; serve with crispy bacon for a complete breakfast or brunch.
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Lobster with tomato, potato and basil salad
The lobster meat in the tail is the sweetest and most delicately flavoured. Enjoy this decadent salad.
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Mango creams
These mango cremes are quick and easy to make and you can pop them in the fridge early in the day, ready for dessert later in the evening. You could serve them with berries for an extra splash of colour, if you like.
Fresh oyster platter with three dressings
Nothing says decadence quite like a platter of fresh oysters. Drizzle them with these three fresh, fragrant and delicious Asian inspired dressings and watch them disappear.
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Cold seafood platter with dipping sauces
There are few platters more impressive than those piled high with fresh, local seafood. Finish off the jewels of the sea with delicious dipping sauces; serve with chilled white wine, or go all the way with a bottle of bubbles.
Panettone toast with peaches and blueberries
Serve with ice-cream instead of yogurt for a quick dessert. If possible, choose freestone peaches (or nectarines) rather than the clingstone variety. You can use any seasonal fruit for this recipe.
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Spinach, goat’s cheese and prosciutto rolled omelette
This is, quite possibly, the best omelette ever. It's like a breakfast burrito, gift wrapped in fluffy, eggy goodness. Serve with a tomato basil salad.
Molten chocolate pudding
The molten part of this chocolate pudding is created by not cooking this dish all the way through, but just enough to create a piping hot 'molten' like centre, that combines beautifully with the good quality vanilla ice cream or cream that you'll spoon on top!
Raspberry coconut cream
Take an eaton mess, replace the pav with macaroons and add some custard and you have this deliciously layered raspberry dessert in mere moments.
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Spiced coconut prawn stir-fry
This dish is as simple as gathering all the ingredients together and throwing them in the wok for a few minutes to cook. Add more or less chilli to this dish according to taste.
Spices of the Orient teacake
The three types of nuts used here are tossed with the spice mixture then toasted, a process that infuses the cake with their combined flavours. The secret to a successful teacake lies in the beating of the sugar, egg and butter  the mixture must be very light in colour and full of air.
White chocolate and macadamia cookies
Now an established classic in the honour roll of great cookie recipes, these white chocolate and macadamia cookies are crisp on the edges and deliciously chewy inside. The perfect mid-afternoon indulgence.
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Gluten-free peanut cookies
Stuffed full of peanuts and peanut butter, these gluten-free peanut cookies are nutty, chewy and a little bit addictive.
Pear and almond cake with passionfruit glaze
You will need about 4 passionfruit for this recipe. Note
Porridge with sauteed fruit
To avoid the overnight soaking, microwave the tea and fruit mixture on high (100%) power for 5 minutes, allow to cool and serve. Note
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Poached eggs with polenta and mushrooms
Polenta tends to become firmer as it stands; stir in a little extra boiling water if you prefer a softer texture. Note
Rocket, gruyère and ham soufflé omelette
Gruyère is a hard-rind Swiss cheese with small holes and a nutty, slightly salty, flavour. It is a popular cheese for soufflés as it melts easily. Like a traditional soufflé, this soufflé omelette should be eaten straight away to prevent it sinking. Note
Ricotta lemon pancakes with honey
Theses healthy lemon ricotta pancakes skip the sugar and instead are topping with zesty mandarin pieces and a drizzle of honey for a clean, simple breakfast pancake dish. The right way to start your day.
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Potato pancakes with smoked salmon and dill cream
These delicious savoury potato pancakes are absolutely beautiful enjoyed with smoked salmon and dill cream. Perfect any time of the day, this dish is a real winner!
