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Fill a hamper or cool bag and head for the great outdoors

Delight your guests with these fruity desserts at your next gathering

Filled with almonds, cherries and sweet white chocolate for a moreish and tempting treat, this tasty traybake is simple to make. MAKES 12 SQUARES PREP 20 MINS COOK 30 MINS ✱ 200g unsalted butter ✱ 100

Fuss-free and full of flavour, these are the perfect dishes to share with family and friends on a summer’s day in the garden

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“ Food is everything. Food is life,” smiles Tom Parker-Bowles in his kitchen, “so even after 25 years of doing this I still wake up every day excited about what I’m going to eat.” We’re here to discus