Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a cupcake tray with 12 cupcake cases. In a large mixing bowl, beat together all the dry ingredients with the orange zest. Add the butter and beat to form a sandy texture. In a jug, whisk together the milk and eggs. Slowly stream this into […]
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9 classic recipes you need for a Thanksgiving feast
Whether you’re an American ex-pat or you’ve got friends visiting from the US of A (or you’re simply a sucker for a themed meal!), here’s the menu you need to throw a proper Thanksgiving dinner. First: there must be turkey. This back-to-basics recipe will make sure you have a gorgeously golden, succulent bird to bring […]
7 festive hot chocolates you need to know about
Few things in life are more comforting on a cold and dreary day than a warm, creamy cup of homemade hot chocolate. Read on for fuss-free recipe inspo… Spiced hot chocolate (serves 2) Combine the 90g chopped dark chocolate (85% cocoa solids) with 100ml milk in a small pot and place over a medium heat until […]
How to get Christmas right: our ultimate easy guide
From festive bakes and edible gifts to the big feast, we’ve pulled together all the answers, tips, recipe inspiration and advice you need for a delicious and stress-free Christmas. Planning This month-long checklist will see you through December and ensure you’re prepared for the big day! Looking for some homemade decorations to get things […]
Christmas cake
Preheat the oven to 140˚C/120˚C/gas mark 1. Line a deep 20cm tin with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the dried fruit, orange juice and zest and 100ml of the whiskey. Set aside to soak for at least four hours. Sieve 225g of the flour into a second bowl and add the mixed spice, […]
Apple and walnut bake with caramel sauce
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a rectangular baking dish (approx. 27 x 20cm) with some butter. Peel, core and chop up the apples, then squeeze over the lemon juice. Set aside. Put the butter, caster sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour and baking powder into a large bowl and mix well until smooth. […]
Siúcra Christmas Present Cake
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Line two deep 20cm round cake tins with non-stick parchment paper. For the sponge, in a large bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder and Siúcra Caster Sugar. Add the remaining sponge ingredients and whisk until smooth. Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and […]
Cinnamon rolls with espresso icing
In a jug, combine the warm milk (31 ̊C), sugar and yeast. Stir together until the sugar has dissolved, then cover and allow to sit for five minutes. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the remaining ingredients. Using a […]
Dark chocolate truffle tart
Sift the cocoa powder, icing sugar and flour into a bowl. Add the butter and rub together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the yolks and mix together into a dough.. Shape the pastry dough into a disc, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 […]
5 Christmas coffees you can make at home
Put a festive twist on your Tassimo coffee with one of these clever ideas