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Chocolate and aubergine Chana Masala

Chocolate and aubergine Chana Masala

If you ever fancied making a "churry", this is the time to do it. In celebration of National Chocolate Week and National Curry Week, Annys Kirkpatrick from Sussex-based artisan chocolate label Rowdy & Fancy's has risen to Local Food Britain's challenge by combining Britain's love of chocolate with curry in an innovative dish entitled chocolate and aubergine Chana Masala. Enjoy your two favourite foods in one hit!

Vegan and Gluten-free Chocolate Shortbread Biscuits

Vegan and Gluten-free Chocolate Shortbread Biscuits

This mouth-wateringly good recipe for chocolate shortbread biscuits is not only vegan but also gluten-free. What is more, the shortbread will keep for up to a week in an airtight container - and for up to six weeks in the freezer (assuming you don't eat it all in the first few days!). The following will make enough for about 12 biscuits.

Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Emulate "La Dolce Vita" with this sumptuous Tiramisu recipe from Katharine Eldridge at Surrey-based Quince House Cookery School. This classic Italian dessert - literally meaning "pick me up" - is an uplifting blend of Marsala, espresso coffee, marscapone cheese and chocolate. Takes just 20 minutes plus refrigeration time.

Chocberry Sundaes

Chocberry Sundaes

Watch the film then try this delicious new recipe from Local Food Britain member Emma Fuller at Velvet Fig for individual Chocberry Sundaes made by combining chocolate cupcakes with indulgent butter cream and raspberry puree.

Gluten-free hot cross buns

Gluten-free hot cross buns

Nutritional therapist Holly Sugars of Food Envy shares her recipe for these healthy, gluten-free hot cross buns which all the family will love.

Raw Pad Thai

Raw Pad Thai

Nutritional therapist Holly Sugars of Food Envy shares her recipe for this favourite spicy Thai dish with a super healthy twist to get your New Year off to a great start.

Roasted pumpkin and peach salad

Roasted pumpkin and peach salad

A tasty roasted pumpkin and peach salad provided by Food Envy London's Holly Sugars

Richly Spiced Bonfire Night Parkin

Richly Spiced Bonfire Night Parkin

Parkin is not just for Bonfire Night, of course, but there's nothing like munching on a square of this treacly and slightly chewy cake while watching the fireworks! Wrap into greaseproof parcels and hand out with mugs of steaming hot chocolate.

Kathy’s Pecan & Pumpkin Tart

Kathy’s Pecan & Pumpkin Tart

This delicious seasonal recipe from Secretts was devised by friend-of-the-farm Kathy Lockett who worked in the farm office for many years. Roasting the pumpkin first gives the finished tart a lovely caramel note.

Golden Summer Gazpacho

Golden Summer Gazpacho

Easy to prepare, this fresh recipe by chef Lisa King of The Elsted Inn near Midhurst is delicious as a starter or light lunch. Using the finest vine-ripened tomatoes from nearby Nutborne Nursery this dish reflects the full flavour of the summer garden. You may use any type of garnish, for this recipe vegetables are used but you could easily garnish it with cooked king prawns and make a lovely summer supper.