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Homemade chocolates and sweets

Got a sweet tooth? You don’t have to head to the shops to get your favourite sweetie or chocolates. Learn how to make your own traditional treats with our easy, fun recipes. These deliciously simple ideas will also make lovely food gifts for friends and family.

Whether it’s a special occasion or if you just fancy something sweet, we’ve got some quick and easy recipes for making your very own homemade goodies. From creamy vanilla fudge to rich chocolate peppermint slices, we’ve got plenty of nibbles to choose from.

If you’re looking for a gift on a small budget, making your own food gift is the perfect choice. These chocolate and sweet treats can be enjoyed all year round, from birthdays to Christmas. Treat your mum this Mother’s Day to a box of specially made Turkish delights or wish your best friend a Merry Christmas with some melt-in-the-mouth peppermint creams.

There’s no need to stress for gift ideas when you can make these tasty bites. From white chocolate truffles to candy floss, we’ve got plenty of sweet recipes for you to try. All you need to do is buy is a gift bag or box to wrap the chocs in and you’re ready to go.

See something you like? Add it to your very own recipe book.

Mother’s Day food gifts under £5

Choosing what to buy for Mother’s Day can be hard but you know what? We bet Mum would love something homemade rather than an expensive shop-bought present.

Food gifts really show how much you care and they needn’t cost a fortune – you just need to know which ones to make. We’ve rummaged through all our food gift recipes to find 5 cheap, foolproof recipes that will make Mum smile.

So make sure you keep all those empty jam jars, boxes and unused tissue paper – they’ll make these food gifts look nice and pretty.

Christmas leftovers

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  1. This succulent turkey is a great way to use up any leftovers from Christmas Day. Delicious served with some boiled rice,…

  2. Make the most of your Christmas turkey with this easy pie recipe. Perfect for the Boxing Day buffet, the whole family…

  3. A great recipe for using up leftover veg and you can use ready mash if easier. At just 56p per portion, it’s delicious…

  4. Use leftover ham to make tasty pea and ham soup. A simple, cheap and easy to make meal – perfect for a light lunch

  • A really big sandwich that is packed full with leftover Christmas turkey, stuffing, sausage and salad leaves. A…

  • Lots of leftovers? How about chicken or turkey and ham pie? A traditional turkey or chicken pie contains lots…

  • Worried that you’ve made too much Christmas pudding? Don’t worry! You can use any leftover pud to make this…

  • The perfect warming supper dish for autumn: cassoulet with turkey, bacon and veggies and topped with Parmesan.

  • This delicious melting cheesy starter is perfect for any dinner party but even better on a romantic night in…

  • Need new ideas for any leftover turkey? Why not make a nice broth? This simple recipe is given extra flavour…

  • Use leftover Christmas turkey to make this delicious, warming creamed turkey and mushroom soup. After all the…

  • Phil Vickery says: ‘My kids love making these as they’re fun to shape with hands, and even more fun to eat!’

  • Use up your leftover turkey with this simple pie from the Hairy Bikers. The Bikers say: ‘This is a fantastic,…

  • Add a little spice to your Christmas ingredients with this turkey and cranberry biryani – perfect for those leftovers!

  • Liven up leftover turkey and ham this Christmas with a healthy and tasty salad, with stilton and walnuts for a…

  • A fast and easy family meal to enjoy over the Christmas period, using leftover turkey and the trimmings. Great…

  • These quick and easy to make, tasty pastry starters are perfect to try for pre-dinner nibbles or as a light…

  • This delicious dish is full of flavour – perfect for a heart-warming midweek family meal

  • Sprouts get a little nuttier and sweeter when they’re stir-fried. And the saltiness of the bacon adds a kick to…

  • Crispy duck is a comforting, indulgent dish, perfect after a long day – and with these great vegetarian noodle…

  • Turkey breast steaks, dried sage and cranberry sauce give these baked potatoes a really festive flavour. You…

  • If you’re just cooking for two this Christmas, or simply don’t want the hassle of cooking a roast dinner, keep…

  • Lots of leftovers? How about chicken or turkey and ham pie? A traditional turkey or chicken pie contains lots…

  • Chestnuts and cranberries don’t just go with turkey – they’re great for a Christmas dessert! This lovely…

  • This step-by-step video shows how to make a quick frittata – and it uses up all your turkey and trimming leftovers.

  • Not just for Christmas, Brussels sprouts are in season all winter and this tasty soup is the ideal winter warmer.

  • The perfect warming supper dish for autumn: cassoulet with turkey, bacon and veggies and topped with Parmesan.

  • If you’ve got lots of leftover turkey this Christmas, take TV chef Phil Vickery’s advice and whip up this ten…

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