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• New Year's Eve Mains

  

  I've never been a go out and paint the town red person on New Years Eve. I have always preferred a stay at home and enjoy a nice meal and nibbles kind of a... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pandoro French Toast

  

  I had never tried a Pandoro until this year. We buy a Panettone every year (or two or three) but had never bought a Pandoro. A Pandoro is a sweet Italian yeast... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Dessert Round Up

  

  Most of you have probably got all of your Christmas Menu planned now right down to the last olive and pickle on the tray, but I thought there might be some of... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Quick Fruited Tea Cake

  

  Today was a really busy day. I made the filling for my Christmas Tortiere, and the pastry, filled and baked them. I did my cabbage rolls as well (more on them a... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Fajita Pasta

  

  With all the Christmas preparations quick and easy suppers have been the order of the day here in my kitchen. The other night we had egg and chips (yes again)... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Festive Mince Pies

  

  I have really been enjoying these past few days without a car. Its has really clipped our wings and helped us to slow down a lot and really get tucked into... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 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