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■ Makes 12-15 ■ Prep 40 mins plus cooling, chilling and 1 hr setting ■ Cook 15 mins unbaked dough only 175g softened butter, plusextra for the tin100g golden caster sugar250g plain flour, plus extrafo

Not just for Christmas, baking a round of soft cheese offers a great centrepiece for a sharing dish like this one, which is best enjoyed al fresco with friends and drinks. SERVES 3 PREP 5 mins COOK 30

■ Serves 3 ■ Prep 5 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 15 mins 2 tbsp cornflour1 tbsp dark soy sauce1 tsp honey1 tsp sesame oil3 tbsp vegetable oil450g mixed stir-fry vegetables(we used beansprouts, cabbage,car

INGREDIENTS 250g Greek yoghurt 275g self-raising flour 1 egg, beaten (optional) FOR THE TOPPING (OPTIONAL) 50g caster sugar 2 tbsp ground cinnamon 25g unsalted butter, melted TO SERVE (OPTIONAL) Choco

Marinating feta is a great way to keep it if you’re not using up the whole block for one recipe. It lasts for a week covered in oil in the fridge and the flavour keeps improving. SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins