Bara Nadolig
Bara Nadolig, translated as Christmas Bread, is my version of a festive Bara Brith. Famous in Wales, Bara Brith was originally a yeasted dough speckled with dried fruits, but it is now more commonly made as a…
Mint Chocolate Brownies with After Eights
Delicious, fudgy, intense chocolate peppermint squares with chunks of crispy mint chocolate topped with After Eight Mint Chocolates. Soft and gooey on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside, these incredible brownies are outstanding all year round,…
Baked Ham with Demerara Sugar and English Mustard
Although I make this all year round it is an absolute staple for us over the Christmas period. On Christmas Eve, we eat either Andrew’s favourite Fish Pie or we will have this Baked Ham with mashed…
Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Port
For the past 15 years we have celebrated Christmas in Switzerland. The snow, mountains and trees, indeed the whole atmosphere, is like stepping onto the set of a Christmas movie. For us, it is made even more…
Frangipane Mincemeat Shortbread Squares
Crispy, buttery shortbread, covered with your favourite Christmas mincemeat and topped with a moist, soft frangipane loaded with almonds and hints of vanilla. Each bite of these delectable squares, exploding with the flavours of Christmas, will melt…
Christmas Pudding
I have tried out a few recipes for Christmas pudding, but from the moment I found this one, I have made no other. We have had the same pudding for 25 years! It is a recipe from…
Korean Minced Beef and Rice with Sesame, Chilli and Ginger
Spicy, quick to prepare, luscious minced beef loaded with soy sauce, honey, gochujang, ginger and garlic. Served with rice to soak up that glorious sauce, so you can enjoy it right to the bottom of the bowl!…
Honey Mustard Cocktail Sausages
Whatever fancy pants nibbles I serve, I can guarantee that these will be the first to go! Coated in sweet honey and grainy mustard, these sausages are bursting with flavour, utterly moreish and incredibly popular. Fabulous at…
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Japanese Scrambled Eggs with Sticky Rice, Smoked Dulse and Roast Nori
East meets west with this breakfast. Or should I say, Japan meets Northern Ireland? Folded scrambled eggs seasoned with soy sauce and mirin and cooked in sesame oil, served with sticky rice and garnished with smoked dulse…
Coffee Jelly with Sweet Thickened Fresh Cream
Freshly made, lightly set, silky coffee covered in luscious thickened, sweetened fresh cream and decorated with either fresh strawberries or grated chocolate. This melt in the mouth jelly (jello), is one of the most popular desserts in…
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