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If you love indulging in traditional festive fare, then the cooler month of July is the perfect time to bring these winter-warming dishes to life. Here’s how to make Christmas in July just as memorable as the real deal in December.

Love spring rolls? The homemade version is easy to prepare and makes a satisfying thrifty snack or a perfect start to a feast. Making larger spring rolls means fewer are needed, which makes lighter work for the cook.

Banana bread is one of the easiest and yummiest things you can bake at home. Plus, it’s the perfect way to use up those old, brown bananas that seem to breed in the bottom of every family’s fruit bowl.

Spaghetti bolognaise is one of the world’s most beloved recipes, but without a light touch and a little love it can easily lose its magic and sink into the realm of sub-standard suppers. No more!

It’s time to shed the layers of clothing and the heavy comfort foods of winter and celebrate the onset of springtime with a light and airy dessert. A sponge cake filled with fresh, in-season strawberries and fluffy pillows of soft cream is the perfect sweet treat for this time of year.