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When it comes to self-catering, your Big Day is an opportunity for you to shine! And nothing makes as good an impression as a selection of delicious wedding canapes and cocktails. Everyone has different tastes, so entice your wedding guests with meat, seafood, and veggie recipes. What's more, don't forget the younger partygoers! So why not tickle your guest's tastebuds with recipes such as Pork Belly Confit Wedding Canapes, Rare Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish Cream, and Tarragon Pastries or Mini Burger Skewers for the little ones? Oyster Shooters with Vodka, Scallop Pops, and Tiger Prawn, Red Chili, and Avocado Tostadas are the perfect wedding canapes to tempt seafood lovers. Meanwhile, Butternut Thyme Tartlets, Feta Stuffed Dates, and Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Mini Pizzas are moreish veggie options. Canape and cocktail-style weddings are more informal than traditional sit-down events. They are also a great way to get guests in the mood to mingle and celebrate. Get the party started with cocktail recipes that sparkle, like the classic Hugo Spritz and a fun Floral Fizz. Bourbon, vodka, and gin cocktails are popular, too. Check out our Spiced Pear Bourbon for My Honey, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and The Ramble. Make sure your big day is a success with these 40 best wedding canape and cocktail recipes!

Meatless meals are often fiber and vitamin-rich, and they often mean you eat less fat. What's more, a meatless diet can help lower the risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer. A diet where meat isn't the star of the show is popular in many cuisines throughout the world. Many Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, and, of course, Mediterranean diets feature meat-free recipes. From casseroles and stews to pizza, pasta, soup, noodle dishes, and curries, discover 40 meatless meal recipes featuring beans, whole grains, lentils and veggies. Not only do these provide health benefits, but they are also kinder on the purse strings. There's no need to banish beef entirely or go cold turkey from the get-go, so why not plan some meatless meals during the week? We guarantee your body will thank you for tucking into tofu, not tenderloin! What are you waiting for? Isn't it time you started enjoying these 40 meatless meals so add them to your meal plan today!

Packed lunches are ideal for anyone on the go or whose workplace doesn't have a fridge or microwave. Also, making midday meals or break-time snacks at home will ensure that you and your loved ones enjoy nutritious and healthy foods. From deli-style sandwiches to spicy soup and sweet fruit pies, keep going all day long with these 40 best lunchbox recipes. Cold savory lunchbox recipes include: Chickpea Buddha BowlsCurried Chicken and Apple Slaw SandwichesHalloumi and Swiss Chard FrittersLentil and Tuna Salad with Homemade DressingHot savory lunchbox recipes to perk up lunchtimes include: Beef and Butter Bean StewBolognese Pasta BakeSlow Cooker Pizza SoupSpicy Broccoli Cheddar SoupPop sweet and tempting treats like these into your lunchbox!Chocolate-Covered Cherry and Coconut BitesCranberry Oatmeal Lunchbox CookiesMini Apple and Cherry PiesPeanut Butter and Raisin PinwheelsBe warned, these 40 best lunchbox recipes are sure to attract some serious co-worker envy!

Add it to your calendar; 23rd December is National Bake Day! This celebration is one of the most important annual foodie events, falling just before the holidays it's the ideal time to spread some pre-Christmas cheer. Choose from these recipes and other tempting sweet bakes: Chocolate Cherry PieChristmas Bread Pudding with Spiced Rum Cream SauceCranberry Gingersnap PieLemon Angel PiePeppermint Candy Cane TartSpiced Plum PieCheck out mouth-watering savory bake recipes, including: Cheesy Mushroom and Egg PuffsBeer Bread with Cheese and Sunflower Seed CrustMerry Mini Meat LoavesTurkey, Broccoli, and Stilton PieYorkshire PuddingsZucchini and Feta Puff Pastry PiesBaking is a great way to show appreciation to loved ones and an opportunity to bond with younger family members. National Bake Day is also about inspiring home cooks to bake for their family, friends, and neighbors. On 23rd December, when National Bake Day comes around, banish those store-bought treats, gather your ingredients, and whip up some home baked goodies!

Whether you are cooking for a crowd or making a meal for two, Christmas dinner is one of the most important meals of the year. To make sure your holiday feast is hassle-free and to celebrate National Cook for Christmas on December 6, we have got together the best 40 recipe ideas for you to choose from! Here, you will find appetizers and lite bites, including: Fig Balsamic Glazed Lamb BitesGorgonzola Cheese and Fig DipTurkey Wings with Chipotle Tequila Cranberry SauceAlso, if you are not sure what meal to make for the main event, check out mouth-watering recipes like these: Brandy Glazed Lamb with Green Bean, Hazelnut and Raisin SaladDuck Breasts in a Coffee MarinadePappardelle Pasta with Italian Sausage, Chestnuts, and SagePut seasonal sides like these on the menu, too!Cranberry Sauce with KirschPretzel-Topped Sweet Potato BakeRed Cabbage in Pomegranate JuiceSalted Caramel Roasted Parsnips with Cauliflower FloretsNational Cook for Christmas on December 6 is the best time to prepare your menu, make a shopping list, and maybe even plan a practice run! So, what are you waiting for?

The holidays are the season of good cheer. But what would Christmas be without a little of what you like? So, this year, impress your guests with drinks, desserts, and sweet treats featuring the world's best-selling liqueur. Creamy, sweet, and smooth, get in the festive spirit this Christmas with Baileys Irish cream. It's a seasonal classic! If you like Baileys, then you'll love these 40 Baileys recipes for Christmas featuring drinks, desserts and sweet treats, including: Baileys, Cappuccino, and Date SlicesBaileys S'moresBlack Forest and Baileys CupcakesBaileys Chocolate FondueFestive FluffMolten Chocolate Lava Cakes with BaileysNo Churn Baileys Ice CreamBaileys Colada Frozen RumJack Knife NightcapRudolph's Red Velvet Cupcake MartiniSalted Caramel Hot Chocolate with BaileysTempting Tiramisu CocktailIf you are home for the holidays, these Baileys booze-infused recipes are sure to be a big hit at your Christmas party or adult-only get-together.

Check out the 40 best recipes for National Comfort Food Day on December 5th. A homemade meal can bring joy and comfort just when it's needed. And here, you'll find the best comfort food recipes to cheer you up, along with some healthier options. From cheesy pasta bake, chunky chowder and meaty stew to creamy trifle and tempting tart, discover all these recipes and more, including: Air Fried Cinnamon Apple EmpanadasBacon Cheddar Cheeseburger MeatloafBread and Butter PuddingCheese, Cauliflower and Sweet Potato ChowderChunky Monkey Ice CreamCrescent Turkey CasseroleDeep Fried Snicker BarsFudgy Sundae Fro-Yo PieMeatball StroganoffSmothered Pork ChopsTexas Pecan PieTortellini and Sausage BakeNational Comfort Food Day on December 5th may be your last chance to indulge in some of your favorite foods before the Yuletide festivities get underway. Now is the time to start cooking up some comforting winter sweet and savory recipes!

From salads to traybakes and puddings to pasta, it's time to go-Greek by adding fabulous feta to your favorite cheese recipes. Feta is a Greek cheese that's a popular ingredient in lots of recipes, thanks to its soft and crumbly texture and tangy and salty flavor. Cheese lovers can tuck into 40 Greek Cheese recipes including: Air-Fryer Feta Bites with Warm Spicy HoneyBacon-Wrapped Feta on a Bed of Warm VeggiesBaked Feta with Mango Chutney and LentilsCrispy Fried Feta with Sesame SeedsGammon Steak with Feta, Apricots and Pine KernelsHarissa Chicken Traybake with Roasted Peppers and FetaSouthwest Chickpea SaladSpinach and Feta Yorkshire PuddingsTikTok-Style Baked Feta PastaZucchini and Feta MuffinsThe whole family can now enjoy appetizers, sides, lite bites, mains and more. It's a fact! Everything Tastes Better with Feta! But don't take our word for it. Check out these 40 Go-To Greek Cheese Recipes today.

What's on your menu this Christmas? If you are searching for new ideas for your seasonal spread, then check-out our 40 sweet and savory recipe suggestions. The Christmas Cookbook is brimming with appetizers, sides and mains for the holidays, and these include: Butterflied Lamb with Fennel and Mandarin MarmaladeCaramelized Brussels Sprouts with BaconChristmas QuicheCrostini with Scallops and AvocadoHazelnut, Cranberry, and Orange Bacon-Wrapped ParcelsPomegranate Marinated Steak with QuinoaRoasted Squash with Walnut CrumbleWhat's more, it's not just savory foods that have a festive makeover, and there are lots of sweet treats to tuck into, too, So bring a little joy to your dinner table with desserts, sweet treats, drinks and cocktail recipes, including: Christmas Pudding MartiniCustard Tart TrufflesGingerbread MousseIce-Cream SnowballsNo-Bake Mince Pie CheesecakeRudolph's Red Velvet Sparkling CocktailWhite Christmas SangriaThe Christmas Cookbook makes planning your festive menu a breeze!

In 1909, the Raisin Growers Association of California came up with the idea of promoting this versatile dried fruit by introducing National Raisin Day on 30th April. And just like raisins, the celebration is still going strong. There are plenty of ways to celebrate National Raisin Day. And you can begin by adding them to lots of sweet and savory recipes, including: Apple and Raisin Bundt CakeBaked Brie with Orange Liqueur, Golden Raisins, and HoneyLamb and Raisin Pies with Pine Nuts and MintMaple-Raisin Bread PuddingMiddle Eastern-Style Date and Raisin FalafelPineapple and Raisin CrispPork Chops with Apples and RaisinsRaisin Whiskey SteakRaspberry, Raisin and Coconut Breakfast BallsRum and Raisin Crème BrûléeSicilian Pasta with Tomatoes and RaisinsSour Cream Raisin PieSo why not have some fun and celebrate National Raisin Day and beyond? It's time to get started with these 40 recipes featuring one of the most versatile ingredients.

Discover the secret citrus fruit that is a hot topic amongst New York's finest chefs. Yuzu fruit is trending, and more people are talking about its tangy flavor and appealing aroma than ever. From Californian yuzu fruit to bottled juices and a myriad of products in between, it's time to discover one of the world's latest up-and-coming citrus sensations. So, let's dive into these 40 sensational yuzu recipes, including: Basil and Yuzu Mock MojitosBBQ Lamb Ribs with Yuzu-Sesame Yakiniku SauceCod with Yuzu-Herb Butter SauceGlazed Poppyseed and Yuzu Pound CakeLinguine with Yuzu Kosho SaucePomegranate Lamb Chops with Yuzu DressingRosemary and Yuzu SeltzerWhite Chocolate and Yuzu MousseYuzu Cream Tarts with Ginger StrawberriesYuzu Tea and Soda GummiesMake the most of mealtimes by adding some tang! Including yuzu in your favorite foods and drinks is the recipe to culinary success.

These freakily fabulous Halloween recipes are full of treats and no tricks! It's time to get creative in the kitchen this Halloween with our spooky selection of devilish dips and drinks, creepy cakes, cocktails, and more. Do you want to really creep out your Halloween party guests? Look no further than some of our more scary and gross-looking recipes. Choose from Dead Man's Pork Ribs, Werewolf Pretzel Fingers, Count Dracula's Bloody Mocktail, and our Dead Red Velvet Cake, which is to die for! Halloween is one of the most popular family food holidays of the year. It's a time for watching monster movies, telling tall tales, carving pumpkins, and dressing up as ghosts and ghouls in scary costumes. So, whether you are planning a night of trick or treating or organizing an evening of fun and games with family and friends, don't be scared. Make these 40 Halloween recipes at home.

Tinned fish such as sardines, salmon, and tuna can give you as many omega-3 fatty acids as fresh fish, if not more. What's more, it has a good shelf life, making it a must-have pantry staple. When you have a stock of tinned fish in your pantry, you 'can' easily make many healthy snacks and meals for your family and friends. Tinned fish goes well with pasta, rice, curry, casseroles, and salads. Moreover, tinned fish is a pocket-friendly alternative making it a versatile ingredient for all sorts of tasty recipes, including: Anchovy and Cherry Tomato RisottoAsian Salmon CroquettesCheesy Clam ChowderCrab Macaroni SaladItalian Pesto MackerelLemon Squid Chili PastaLobster NewburgOyster CasseroleSalmon Hash with Fried EggsSmoked Kipper SlidersSmoked Mussel RaguSpicy Tinned Tuna TacosSo, open a can of tinned fish today, and make a meal of it following these 40 mouth-watering recipes.

Are you eagerly awaiting payday? And is your family meal budget getting stretched to its limit? The great news is that there's no need to restrict yourself to bland beans and rice. The Best Budget Book of Pocket-Friendly Recipes has everything you need to feed the family with 40 healthy, wholesome meals, including: Baked Cherry Tomato and Feta PastaButter-Poached Eggs with SpinachGreek Garbanzo Bean StewMini Fish Puff Pastry PiesPork and Peanut NoodlesSpicy Kidney Bean and Tomato CurrySweet Potato, Peanut Butter, and Chili QuesadillasTuna, Spring Onion, and Sweetcorn FrittersTwo-Cheese and Potato Stuffed Pork ChopsFrom curries to casseroles and pasta to pies, these and other frugal family recipes will help you keep those cooking costs down. So why not delve into the best budget book and start saving now? You never know; it may even change the way you do your grocery shop forever!