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Every recipe is a firecracker: 10 Bonfire Night ready recipes that will start 5 November off with a bang

Forget the fireworks, we’ve got toffee apples, comforting stews and more!

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Looking for a 5 November recipe as thrilling as a sky full of fireworks or as warming as a smokey bonfire? This collection fits the bill, whether you’re keeping things simple or feeding a crowd.

1

Toffee apples

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Good Housekeeping UK

The quintessential Bonfire Night treat. This childhood classic is easier to make than you think, so ditch the supermarket version and make these instead.

Recipe: Toffee apples

2

Catherine wheel sausages and celeriac and apple mash

catherine wheel sausage
Good Housekeeping UK

You can bank on bangers to please everyone on Bonfire Night. The honey mustard glaze makes the sausage pleasingly sticky and is a perfect match for the fluffy celeriac and apple mash.

Recipe: Catherine wheel sausages and celeriac and apple mash

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3

No roll sausage rolls

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Stuart West

No roll, no problem. The sweet and salty sausage filling – studded with dried apricots, pistachio and sage – is sandwiched between pastry, meaning less time spent rolling and more time enjoying 5 November with your guests.

Recipe: No roll sausage rolls

4

Millionaire’s dip

swirled chocolate and caramel dip with shortbread pieces

This rich, layered millionaire’s dip is inspired by the classic biscuit slice, with all the indulgence and much less faff. Expect the oohs and aahs to come from your guests enjoying this rather than the fireworks.

Recipe: Millionaire’s dip

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5

Lancashire parkin

lancashire parkin

There’s a reason this seasonal ginger bake is a Bonfire Night favourite. Rich with spice and deep, sticky molasses, it’s easy to pack up and perfect for nibbling outdoors as the sky lights up.

Recipe: Lancashire Parkin

6

Dark chocolate and sea salt cinder toffee

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David Loftus

Before breaking out the sprinklers (safely, of course), get the kids to break this and dip it in chocolate for some extra fun.

Recipe: Dark chocolate and sea salt cinder toffee

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7

Snickers hot chocolate

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Who says hot chocolate is just for kids? These indulgent Snickers hot chocolates are made extra warming with a splash of Baileys.

Recipe: Snickers hot chocolate

8

Pumpkin and cheese bake

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Need to make a last minute firework night supper for guests? This cheesy offering takes just over an hour, and you’re rewarded with a delicious golden crust.

Recipe: Pumpkin and cheese bake

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9

Smokey slow cooker bonfire stew

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There’s no need to stew over what to make this Bonfire Night. This warming pot of chorizo, peppers, potatoes and spices will bubble away in the slow cooker while you get to enjoy a toasty bonfire.

Recipe: Smoky bonfire stew

10

Easy slow cooker jacket potatoes

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Invitingly fluffy on the inside, these slow cooker spuds will be waiting for you once you're back from a chilly evening of firework watching. Top with whatever you like.

Recipe: Easy slow cooker jacket potatoes

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Nadine Brown
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Nadine is the Kitchen Editor, creating delicious, exciting recipes for GH. Her background is eclectic – time spent as a teen mag website editor interviewing the likes of Lady Gaga before becoming a standby contestant for GBBO - and it shows in her style cooking. Full of flavour, interesting stories and fun!   

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