Daffodil Christmas Cake
2nd December 2024Jump to Recipe Christmas is an extremely hectic time of year for everyone, but no more so than if you are hosting a crowd. Fortunately there are many recipes which you can prepare well ahead of time and this Christmas cake is one of them. Best made 3 – 4 weeks in advance, this fruity, almondy, moist Christmas cake is loaded with dried fruit and marzipan and fed with amaretto. Unlike other recipes, you can start and finish this cake on the same day. The cake batter is quick and easy to make and arguably, the most time consuming aspect…
Bethmännchen
Traditionally served during the Christmas period, Bethmännchen are chewy, soft, nuggets of rose-scented marzipan joy. Lightly caramelised in the oven, they are decorated with 3 almond halves, which add a wonderful crispy crunch with a hit of…
Lamb Ragu – Ragù di Agnello
With the same comfort and depth of flavour as a traditional ragù alla bolognese, this wonderful lamb ragu (or ragù di agnello, if you are being posh) is made with lamb and a fragrant collection of fresh…
Invisible Apple Cake
Loaded with layers and layers of melt in the mouth, tender, sweet slices of thin apple cooked in a simple, vanilla cake batter, this classic recipe hails from France. More apple than cake and wonderful for dessert,…
Mexican Red Rice with Red Pepper, Sweetcorn and Coriander
This wonderful, vibrant, fully loaded Mexican Red Rice, or Arroz Rojo, works well with a range of Mexican food. Technically served as a side, I could pretty much eat it just as it is! The rice is…
Grilled Pears with Mascarpone and Molten Chocolate
Soft, sweet, juicy pears filled with a puddle of warm chocolate, coated with a creamy mascarpone, vanilla custard and finished with melting, grated chocolate deliciousness. Ridiculously quick and easy to make, this classic combination of pear and…
Diamants – Diamond Biscuits
Diamants (or diamonds, in english) are wonderful nuggets of buttery, melt in the mouth biscuit joy. They taste rather like Scottish shortbread but are, in fact, a classic French recipe. Perhaps they gained their name from the…
Chorizo Chutney with Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinegar
Infused by the all wonderful flavours in chorizo and enhanced by a generous quantity of tomatoes, some extra herbs, spices, a touch of honey and balsamic vinegar, this delicious chutney is the ultimate flavour bomb. Keep a…
Ginger and Turmeric Switchel with Lemon and Chilli
Complex layers of sweet, spicy and acidic flavours define this fabulous and intriguing drink. It is rich with ginger, balanced with turmeric, zapped by zingy lemon and hot chilli, sweetened with maple syrup, and finished with a…
Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Cheesecake
Let’s celebrate cheesecakes with this Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Cheesecake! Earlier this week they topped a poll of Britain’s favourite teatime treats, beating the classic Victoria sponge to top spot. Soft, dreamy, silky vanilla and chocolate cheesecake…
Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Raspberries
Soft, sweet, juicy peaches filled with ruby red raspberries, coated with a creamy mascarpone, vanilla custard and lightly caramelised sugar. Sublimely delicious and ridiculously quick and easy to make. It is also very easy to adapt. You…
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