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Chocolate dipped Italian butter biscuit wreaths

This Nici Wickes recipe is a variation of the Italian shortbread-like butter biscuit that's traditionally dipped into chocolate. They are rich but not too sweet, and the chocolate coating is almost chewy

Spiced mixed nuts with paprika and honey

Nici Wickes' spiced nuts recipe creates such a scrumptious snack that's perfect for sharing. These oh-so-moreish treats are savoury yet sweet and can easily whipped up in less than an hour.

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8 edible homemade Mother’s Day gifts

It doesn’t get much more thoughtful than a homemade Mother’s Day gift. Wonderfully personal and kind on your pocket, edible presents are a great option. Make Mum’s day with these delicious ideas including homemade tea mix, muesli and infused oils.

Lynne’s Christmas cake

Mum’s made this cake for many years since her dear Aussie friend Lynne shared it with her. It is always a success, thus their friendship remains intact! Photography by Todd Eyre

Homemade chilli oil

This spicy oil makes an attractive, useful gift. As well as giving pizza a kick, it is superb in vinaigrettes or wherever you use oil but yearn for a little extra heat. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

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Pomme prisonnière tipple

This gift takes a few months (so start now for the following Christmas), but the magic and shared wonder is well worth the wait. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Citron prisonnier limoncello

This icy cold limoncello keeps guests guessing as to how the lemon got inside the bottle. The secret is patience. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Sugared cinnamon peanuts

Like the hot, roasted, sugared nuts sold outside the marchés aux puces, the Parisian flea markets, these peanuts are gorgeous and fragrant. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

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Mexican cocoa pecans

Rich and warming, these dark morsels are a delicious treat on their own or a great way to finish off a Mexican-inspired summer meal. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Smokey cashews

Good-quality smoked paprika teamed with creamy cashews with a slight bite of heat makes these nuts a perfect pre-barbecue snack. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.