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Roald Dahl Day Inspired Recipes

James and the Giant Peach inspired recipes and more!
James and the Giant Peach inspired recipes and more!

James and the Giant Peach... 

Peach Cobbler inspired by James and the Giant Peach

Try Donal Skehan's Peach and Blackberry Cobbler in honour of James, Ladybug, Centipede and Grasshopper's adventure to New York City.  Get the recipe here!

Matilda...

Chocolate Cake inspired by Matilda

Follow in the steps of Bruce Bogtrotter and treat yourself to some chocolate cake! Get the recipe here!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...

Chocolate Fondue inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Bring Willy Wonka's factory to life with your very own chocolate river and tip your hat in respect to the late Gene Wilder! This Warm Chocolate Fondue is magic. Get the recipe here!

The Fantastic Mr. Fox...

Chicken Casserole inspired by The Fantastic Mr. Fox

Farmer Boggis from The Fantastic Mr. Fix was a chicken farmer who "ate three boiled chickens smothered with dumplings every day for breakfast, lunch and supper." Get our recipe for Chicken Casserole with Cheesy Herb Dumplings here!

The Witches...

Pea soup inspired by The Witches

In The Witches, Bruno and his grandmother devise a plan to get rid of all the witches of England by pouring potion into their pea green soup. Try our Sweet Pea and Mint Soup here!

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