festive food

Suji Halwa

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This special Indian sweet is ready in minutes and tastes amazing. The recipe is easy to follow so do give it a go during the festive season.

Potato Canapés

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Elevate your party with these super delicious potato canapés! Prep them in advance and assemble just before the party.

Caramel Popcorn

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Indulge in the most delicious festive snack – caramel popcorn! These little treats are incredibly tasty and perfect for the holiday season. Plus, you can make them ahead of time for a hassle-free delight that’s simply amazing! Ingredients200g granulated sugar90g unsalted butter, cubed120ml double creamoil of choice1 cup popcorn kernels Method– Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C with a … Read More

Gingerbread Biscuits

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Try your hand at these gingerbread biscuits—festive, easy to make, and a great family activity. Get everyone involved in the joy of baking and decorating! Ingredients25g unsalted butter, softened60g soft brown sugar90g golden syrup 1 large egg300g plain flour50g self-raising flour1 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp ground gingergingerbread men cookie cutter For the Royal Icing1 egg white squeeze of lemon200g … Read More

Chocolate Mini Christmas Trees

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Make these mini Christmas trees with layers of puff pastry and Nutella for a simple yet charming treat during the festive season. Ingredients1 sheet ready-to-roll puff pastryflour to sprinkle3 sizes of star-shaped cookie cuttersNutella, warmed in the microwave for 20 seconds1 egg, whiskedicing sugar, to decorate Method– Preheat the oven to 190°C / 170°C with a fan. – Sprinkle some … Read More

Chocolate Pastry Christmas Tree

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Why not whip up a delightful Nutella pastry Christmas tree for the centre of your table? Layered with flaky puff pastry and oozing with Nutella, it’s a simple yet charming addition to your table that adds a touch of sweetness to your festivities. This is so easy you can get the whole family involved. Ingredients2 sheets ready-to-roll puff pastryflour to … Read More

Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

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This is my favourite hot chocolate recipe for the season. Cardamom, Irish cream and double cream on top, what more could you want? Ingredients for 1 cup120ml whole milk120ml oat milk 3 cardamom pods50ml double cream2 tsp light brown sugar25g dark chocolate (70%), roughly chopped1 tsp cocoa powder1 tbsp Irish cream. Method– Add your milk to a pan. – Peel … Read More

Almond Pistachio Mince Pies

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When I first moved to the UK and tried a classic mince pie, I found that the pastry was too thick and the filling too sweet. So over the years I have tried to find different variations to make the perfect mince pies, in my eyes. These ones however, are beautifully light, flavourful, and not too sweet and I’m so … Read More

Classic Trifle

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This recipe makes an extra large classic trifle which is perfect for any dinner party. You can pre-prepare it and leave it in the fridge until you need it. You just need a large deep bowl.Serves 10 people. Ingredients1 madeira loaf cake For the Jelly150g caster sugarjuice of 1 lemon6 gelatine leaves500g mixed frozen berries For the Custard80g custard powder50g … Read More

 Creamy Mango Kheer

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This recipe is an absolute delight for your taste buds. The tropical twist on traditional kheer is a real showstopper! Ingredients80g basmati rice600ml whole milk400ml coconut milk40g golden caster sugar4-5 green cardamom pods6 tbsp mango puréehandful pistachios, roughly chopped Method– Rinse your rice around 3-4 times. Cover in water and soak for 10 minutes or longer if possible. Drain it … Read More