Combine the wine, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and orange in a large pot over a medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Gently place the pears in the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add a lid and leave to simmer for 25-30 minutes until the pears are just tender when pierced with […]
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Parsnip and apple traybake
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Line a 20 x 25cm tin with non-stick parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the pecans, flour, sultanas, mixed spice and baking powder. Toss to combine well. Make a well in the centre and set aside. In a large jug, combine the maple syrup […]
Gingerbread cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cupcake cases. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and beat until combined. Stir in the vanilla. Add the remaining cupcake ingredients and beat until smooth. Fill the cupcake cases to about […]
Coconut porridge with exotic fruits
In a saucepan, combine the oats, coconut milk, water, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a pot. Simmer over a low heat for 4-6 minutes, stirring, until you get a thick, creamy porridge. Stir in the maple syrup and lime zest. Serve topped with kiwi, mango, coconut shavings and chia seeds, or your preferred […]
Turkey and ham crumble pie
Melt the butter with the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 6-8 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the turkey and ham and cook for two minutes longer. Add the wine and allow to bubble until reduced by half. Stir […]
Smoked salmon toasts with avocado
Spread the brown toast evenly with cream cheese or ricotta. Add the avocado slices and squeeze over some lemon juice. Top with smoked salmon and season with black pepper.
Coconut and lime cake
Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Line two 20cm round cake tins with non-stick parchment paper. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs in one at a time, beating between each addition. Beat in the lime zest. Fold in the flour, baking powder and desiccated coconut, until […]
Fudgy fairy light cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cases. Combine the chocolate and water in a small saucepan over a low heat. Cook, stirring, for five minutes or until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Use […]
Homemade chocolates
These decadent homemade chocolates will be the perfect Christmas gift to tell your loved ones just how much they mean to you.
Tortilla soup
Heat the oil over a medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions and peppers and cook for two minutes. Add the chillies and cook for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the garlic, cumin, chilli powder, salt and tomato purée. Cook for one minute, stirring. Add the tomatoes, stock and sweetcorn. Increase the heat […]