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Makes nine mince pies or one large wreath ...

Ingredients (Serves 10) ◆ 170g lightly salted dairy or plant butter, softened ◆ 65g caster sugar ◆ 1tsp natural lemon extract ◆ 185g plain flour ◆ 65g cornflour ◆ ½tsp ground nutmeg ◆ Green and chocol

TV chef Rick Stein shares two stellar treats ...

Ingredients (Serves 6) 40 g butter 1 tbs vegetable oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 medium cooking apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1-2 tbs medium curry powder 1 tsp turmeric 1