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NewsletterA booze-free festive season can still be just as delicious with these great non-alcoholic options. The Christmas fizz In a large glass jug or carafe, combine one litre of chilled sparkling water, one litre of chilled ginger ale and 700ml chilled white grape juice. Serve immediately in champagne flutes. The Yuletide punch In a large […]
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25 perfect party food ideas
No party host wants to spend time trapped in the kitchen while guests are having all the fun! The trick? Choose easy-to-assemble recipes that don’t need much cooking or prep time. These simple hand-held nibbles are fuss-free and guaranteed to keep everyone at the party satisfied, leaving you with more time to mingle! 1 Prosciutto and […]
Tia espresso martini
1 Fill a martini glass with ice and set aside to chill. Pour the Tia Maria, vodka, espresso and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker. 2 Fill the rest of the shaker with ice. Shake the ingredients together. 3 Empty the martini glass of ice and pour in the contents of the shaker using a […]
Catherine Fulvio’s Christmas tips
Catherine Fulvio knows a thing or two about putting together a delicious Christmas spread that’s all about spreading cheer — not chores! She’s partnered with Siúcra to share her best advice on how to keep the magic in festive entertaining. What are your top tips for surviving the busy Christmas cooking season? Plan ahead: buy […]
5 ways with quick nibbles
Bacon jam and Feta crostini Makes about 30 Cook and drain 450g bacon until crispy, then crumble into pieces. Place in a large pan, with 400g tinned chopped tomatoes, 200g sugar, one cored, peeled and diced Granny Smith apple, two diced shallots, three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil […]
5 ways with hot party food
Creamy mushroom toast cups Makes 16 Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. In a small pan, combine 350ml of milk, 6-8 black peppercorns and 1 sliced shallot. Bring to the boil, then remove from heat and stand for five minutes. Melt 30g of butter in a medium pan and add two sliced onions. […]
The ultimate party canapés
Loaded potato bites Toss 1kg baby new potatoes (or salad potatoes) with olive oil, 2 tsp Herbes de Provence, 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Arrange on a baking tray and bake at 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6 for 35 minutes, or until tender. Use a fork to gently smash the potatoes, then brush […]
Serving drinks at your Christmas party? This is for you!
Whatever you’re serving, here’s some of our best advice for those serving drinks over the Christmas festivities. Sláinte! What to serve? Take into consideration the drinks preferences of your guests: are they most likely to drink wine, spirits or non-alcoholic beverages? Even those drinking alcohol will want to pace themselves with some non-alcoholic options like […]
Cranberry mojitos
In a small saucepan, combine 225g fresh cranberries, 250ml water and 200g caster sugar. Bring to a simmer over a medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved and the cranberries burst and soften. Set aside and allow to cool, then strain through a […]
Hot buttered rum
In a bowl, beat together the dry ingredients – butter, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon and ginger – until well combined. For each cocktail, combine 30g of the spiced butter with 50ml dark rum in a heatproof glass or a mug. Fill to the top with boiling water and stir until the butter melts.