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Pretty-as-a-picture bakes inspired by the fresh zing of spring, along with crafts to help share them

It’s Mothering Sunday on 15 March, so why not give her this cake, especially if you have a jar of lemon curd in the cupboard waiting to be eaten. You don’t have to be a seasoned cake baker, plus our d

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

Hosting a family do? Impress guests with twists on the classics, plus a pretty-in-pink pudding

Toasted hazelnuts and a silky milk chocolate ganache make this a winner for special occasions. SERVES 10-12 PREP 30 MINS, PLUS COOLING COOK 20-25 MINS ✱ 35g roasted chopped hazelnuts✱ 125g unsalted bu

Celebrate the season – and the Bank Holiday weekend – with a vibrant feast with recipes for everyone