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Rhubarb and ginger cheesecake pots: three glass ramekins with a layer of biscuit in the base, topped with a white cheesecake layer, topped with pink rhubarb pieces
Rhubarb and ginger cheesecake pots | © National Trust Images/William Shaw

Recipes

Choose from a mouth-watering selection of recipes to make and share at home. From tried and tested classic bakes to healthy dishes, find inspiration for your next meal.

Cakes, bakes and desserts

Freshly cooked Chelsea buns on a tray with a dusting of icing sugar
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Chelsea buns 

Sweet, sticky and best served fresh from the oven, these Chelsea buns will be a favourite teatime treat in no time.

Honey and apple scone with jar of honey and two apple fizz drinks on the side
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Honey and apple scones 

Try this fruity twist on a simple scone recipe. Full of grated apple and sweetened only with honey, they're perfect for an indulgent afternoon treat with butter or clotted cream.

Looking down on shortbread biscuits topped with rhubarb compote and mixed yogurt and cream, drizzled with red wine syrup. A cupful of cream and yogurt is to the right, and shortbread biscuits cool on a rack to the back.
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Rhubarb shortbread and ginger cream 

Crisp, buttery shortbread biscuits are topped with fragrant rhubarb compote and whisked creamy yoghurt, then drizzled with rich wine syrup.

A Victoria sandwich, one of the nation's favourite cakes, made by Clive Goudercourt, the National Trust's Development Chef, and placed on a white cake stand on a wooden table
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Victoria sandwich 

A simply delicious classic cake: light, airy sponges sandwiched with raspberry jam and lightly dusted with caster sugar.

Pies and savoury treats

A cheese and ale scone which has been cut open and filled with chutney and cheese
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Cheese and ale scones 

A twist on our classic cheese scones, these moreish cheese and ale scones are a tempting savoury treat. Serve them slightly warm with a slather of butter, or pair them with a real ale chutney and a wedge of mature cheddar cheese.

Chicken, leek and tarragon pie on a plate with a fork
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Chicken, leek and tarragon pie 

This family favourite creamy chicken and leek pie, topped with fresh herbs and puff pastry, is the perfect choice to warm you up on chilly nights.

A baking tray with 8 freshly baked sausage rolls
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Pork sausage rolls 

If you fancy making your own sausage rolls, give our easy to follow recipe a try. With crisp and flaky pastry and tasty meaty filling, they're perfect for party picks or picnic snacks.

A dish of fish pie with a portion removed, and fresh salmon alongside on a wooden board
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Fish pie 

Try this traditional British recipe with creamy fish, egg and seafood filling topped with a crisp layer of buttery mashed potato. 

Soups, stews and curries

Two bowls of spiced carrot and orange soup
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Spiced carrot and orange soup 

This light and healthy soup dish is perfect for a simple lunch or a flavourful starter, packed with vegetables and spices for a tasty treat.

A National Trust tasty vegan one-pot recipe, packed with vegetables and chickpeas.
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Vegetable and coconut curry 

This delicious and healthy vegetable and coconut curry is sure to be a winner for the whole family. A filling and tasty dish packed with aromatic herbs and spices, it's a great alternative to a Friday night takeaway.

Lamb hotpot, fresh out of the oven
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Lamb hotpot 

Enjoy this hearty and warming lamb hotpot recipe, packed with tender lamb and vegetables, to help brighten up a winter evening for the whole family.

Lentil and chickpea soup
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Lentil, chickpea and fresh coriander soup 

Warm, hearty and packed with healthy goodness, this soup has a full-bodied flavour finished with aromatic notes of coriander, giving it a light curry touch.

Salads and light bite recipes

Smoked salmon and asparagus quiches in a tart tin, with asparagus spears and mint leaves alongside
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Smoked salmon and asparagus quiches 

These miniature quiches are a moreish combination of smoked salmon and asparagus filling, in a crisp pastry shell – perfect for any occasion.

Pickled radish and vegetable slaw: sliced carrots and radishes with shredded cabbage
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Pickled radish and vegetable slaw 

This crisp, crunchy and refreshing pickled slaw, featuring the peppery bite of radishes with carrots and cabbage, makes a tangy and delicious side salad.

Coronation cauliflower and couscous salad, with golden spiced cauliflower chunks on couscous, scattered with mint leaves
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Coronation cauliflower and couscous salad 

This satisfying salad combines spicy roasted cauliflower chunks with fluffy couscous, crunchy veg and flavourful fresh herbs, almonds and sultanas.

A tray full of freshly baked cheese and bacon twists
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Cheese and bacon twists 

These easy twists of crisp pastry wrapped around tasty bacon and cheese are perfect warm or cold, whether for lunch with a side salad, for a picnic or just a cheeky daytime snack.

Family-friendly recipes

Cheese and tomato muffins on a rack with tomatoes behind them
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Cheese and tomato muffins 

These light muffins topped with golden cheese and tangy cherry tomatoes are a tasty treat, or serve with a splash of oil and vinegar to make for a delicious light snack.

Dish of baked cauliflower gratin with a spoon
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Cauliflower cheese gratin 

Tempt your taste buds with this cheesy classic, combining delicious cheddar and stilton. It's perfect for an indulgent lunch or warming dinner.

Pizza with a face including olives for eyes, onion rings for glasses, a tomato slice for a nose, two basil leaves for a moustache and broccoli pieces for sideburns
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Pizza 

Make your own homemade pizza with this flexible recipe that's perfect for kids and adults alike. Whether you want a pizza for one or as a fun family activity, make this your go-to recipe.

A flapjack on a plate made using a recipe from our Cookbook
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Flapjacks 

Treat yourself to these tasty flapjacks, with whole oats and syrup making an energy-boosting snack or afternoon treat.

Vegetarian and vegan recipes

Vegan 'creem' tea with jam and vegan clotted 'creem'
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Vegan 'creem' tea 

These vegan scones and clotted 'creem' are quick to whip up for a tasty afternoon treat.

A white bowl that's been filled up with the coronation chickpea filling
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Coronation chickpea filling 

This creamy, lightly spiced and fruity chickpea filling is a great way to add some extra flavour to your next light of dinner. Pair it with flatbreads, load it into your baked potatoes or pop it in a sandwich for a vegan twist on the classic coronation filling.

Mushroom and thyme rolls, fresh out of the oven on a baking tray
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Mushroom and thyme rolls 

These delicious mushroom, thyme and chickpea rolls are very easy to make, perfect for a quick and healthy vegan supper.

The fresh greens are a perfect accompaniment to the creamy cheese in this goat's cheese gnocchi recipe
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Goat's cheese gnocchi 

Creamy goat's cheese and fresh greens added to homemade gnocchi make this recipe a treat at any time of year.

A visitor and a room guide looking at an object inside an elaborate glass case in the Clive museum at Powis Castle

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