8 h. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for pumpkin cheesecake with maple pecan brittle | The sweet spot

A warming slice of creamy autumn sweetness, offset with a nutty crunchSilky, spiced and just sweet enough, this pumpkin cheesecake is a celebration of autumnal comfort. I’m not a fan of tinned pumpkin – it’s watery and flat-tasting – so I’ve taken the extra step of roasting some butternut or Kent squash; the oven’s heat coaxes out its natural sweetness while evaporating excess moisture, resulting in a smooth, flavourful puree that gives the cheesecake real depth. The maple pecan brittle provides the final flourish: golden, nutty and with just the right amount of crunch to offset the cheesecake’s creamy softness. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Biryani and chunky chilli pumpkin: Maunika Gowardhan’s recipes for Indian

One-pot mushroom and squash biryani, and a chunky, savoury squash coated in spicesIt’s squash season and my favourite time of the year, not least for all the curries and other comfort food of autumn. Today’s Rajasthani stir-fry is one I cook often, and the combination of ginger, chilli and jaggery lends it a lovely balance of flavour. The biryani, meanwhile, is packed with whole spices, basmati and ghee, which give so much more flavour to the layers of rice and vegetables. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Cocktail of the week: Hidden Groove’s pumpkin spice coupette – recipe | The good mixer

A pumpkin spiced latte with a kick of vodka and mellowed with BaileysThe grown-up, late-night cousin of the pumpkin spice latte: same seasonal comfort, just a little less innocent.Michele Gadaleta, assistant bar manager, Hidden Grooves, Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch, London EC2 Continue reading...

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1 week ago B&M shoppers spot new sweets from iconic Netflix series on shelves for £5

EAGLE-EYED B&M shoppers have been quick to spot a brand new sweet treat inspired by an iconic Netflix series on store shelves for £5. As spooky season approaches, these sweets make for the perfect Halloween snack. Fans of Stranger Things have been quick to spot B&M's brand new viewing party snack box, inspired by the...

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing fans spot 'sweet' Ellie Goldstein move by professional dancer

The model and actress strutted her stuff on the dance floor during the first live show of the 2025 series with dance partner Vito Coppola

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2 w. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for toffee apple pudding cake | The sweet spot

Dense yet tender, plush with fruit and rich with toffee, this simple cake rings in the seasonal changesA cosy twist on the beloved classic, this cake reimagines sticky toffee pudding : dried figs in place of dates, the addition of apples for a fresh pop, and the whole thing crowned with glossy toffee apples. Dense yet tender, plush with fruit and rich with toffee, it’s simple enough for a weekend pudding, and special enough to be served at a gathering. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Liam Donnelly on 'sweet' feeling after St Mirren beat Kilmarnock to seal Hampden spot

The former Rugby Park midfielder returned to his old club on Friday night but didn't receive a warm welcome.

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3 w. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for blackberry and bay crostata | The sweet spot

A buttery and crumbly pastry, which works as well for breakfast as it does for an afternoon treatItalians know what they’re doing when it comes to sweet things, and they’re not shy about enjoying them for breakfast, either; that said, only in Sicily do I feel comfortable having brioche and granita first thing in the morning, mainly because no one there bats an eyelid. This crostata – a buttery, crumbly pastry filled with homemade blackberry and bay jam – would work well for both breakfast and an afternoon treat. You will have more jam than needed here, but if you’re going to the effort of making it yourself, it’s worth having a bit extra to enjoy on yoghurt or toast. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for plum and star anise frangipane tart | The sweet spot

The rich, fruity natural sweetness of plums works wonders with a soft almond cream inside a delicious pastryLate-season plums are wonderful to bake with; juicy and slightly astringent as you get closer to the skin, they soften into a rich, almost winey sweetness. And, when they’re nestled into soft almond cream and scented with star anise, they make a delicious tart for any time of day. Serve warm with pouring cream as pudding or cold with a cup of tea. Continue reading...

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last month Pineapple pudding cake, chocolate ginger beer cake, Portuguese napkins: Helen Goh’s cake recipes

Three treats from her new book, Baking and the Meaning of LifeThe combination of pineapple, salt and tamarind was part of my childhood in Malaysia. In fruit salads and the famous Penang laksa, the mix of sweet, tangy, salty and acidic is so vibrant and distinctive that, for me, it is almost synonymous with the country of my birth and, more importantly, its incredible range of foods and flavours. Naturally, then, I wanted to recreate that in a cake. The choice of an upside-down cake was obvious when thinking about pineapple, and adding tamarind to the caramel felt an exciting addition to the flaky sea salt we all know and love. I have always been intrigued by the fact that small children, my own included, who seem so sensitive to spice in anything else, love gingerbread cookies, which have such a robust flavour profile and warm spiciness. When my boys were going for a birthday sleepover, I had the idea of translating Nigella Lawson’s chocolate Guinness cake into a ginger version, rep...

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