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• Cinnamon Fans

  

  When I was growing up my mother used to bake us cinnamon buns every now and then. They were not made with a yeast dough however. She used to bake them with a... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Simple Aubergine Parmigiana

  

  As you all know I am a huge fan of the Cirio products. I use them all the time. When it comes to anything to do with tomatoes or tinned beans, I always buy... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Swiss Style Chicken

  

  I am not really sure why this is called Swiss Style Chicken . . . Maybe its because of that creamy sauce which gilds those tender golden pieces of chicken . .... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Panettone Muffins

  

  I confess. I am having a love affair with Panettone. Todd thinks we have a magic Panettone that I got for Christmas that keeps regenerating itself. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple Torte

  

  You could be looking at your Christmas Dessert this year. I kid you not. I know . . . not a trifle, nor a pudding, not even a fruit cake. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gingerbreadman Christmas Cake Tutorial

  

  I wanted to show you all a simple and easy way to decorate your Christmas Cake this year. You can seriously have it done in about half an hour. It truly is... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dutch Amond Cookies

  

  This lovely cookie is one which I bake every year for Christmas. I have been baking it for years and years and years! I believe the original recipe was a first... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peppermint Pettitcoat Tails

  

  This is a delicious variation on the classic shortbread biscuit! The name “petticoat tails” dates to the eighteenth century, and references the shape of the... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curry Deviled Chicken

  

  This is a riff I did today on my old Deviled Chicken Recipe that I thought turned out really, really nice. In fact you could call it finger licking good! I... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Liven up Your Christmas & New Year Entertaining

  

  LIVEN UP YOUR CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR ENTERTAINING WITH A TRIO OF DELICIOUS NEW CONDIMENTS FROM MARY BERRY’S Looking for some beautifully simple recipe... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hot Yorkshire Pudding Sandwiches

  

  So I had some leftover brisket the other day and I thought about making a hash with it and the leftover veg, or hot sandwiches. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Another Pot Roast

  

  We were supposed to have some people over for a late lunch early supper the other day and I had bought a couple of small briskets to make for us all to enjoy. Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Spice Applesauce Bread

  

  I had some applesauce that needed using up yesterday and so I baked us a spiced applesauce loaf. I adore loaves like this. They smell heavenly when they are... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crumble Topped Mince Pies

  

  We love mince pies in this house! Every year I like to make my traditional ones and I am always keen to try a new version! This version is one I found on the... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheese & Garlic Scrolls

  

  I never had a cinnamon roll made with yeast dough the whole time I was growing up. My mother always made them with biscuit/scone dough and we loved them. They... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Burger Rarebits

  

  Things have gotten really busy around here. With medical appointments, visits, and social obligations mixed in with the usual December going's-on life has becom... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Sausage, Peppers & Rice

  

  I had an incredibly busy day today, filled with wrapping packages and addressing cards, etc. I knew that when it came time to making us some supper, it would... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stone Soup

  

  Raising five children on a soldier's pay was never easy, especially as I was a stay at home mum and so we only had the one income coming in. I never wanted my... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stuffed Meatloaf

  

  My husband doesn't quite understand our North American obsession with meatloaf. Its not something he grew up with. On the other hand for meatloaf is somewhat... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Foolproof Chocolate Fudge

  

  I am not sure where the tradition of making fudge at Christmas began, but I know that we always had a pan of fudge in our home for the Christmas holidays, the... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES