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NewsletterPreheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Put the chickpeas in a food processor and blend until smooth(ish). There will still be some chickpeas visible and it will be a thick, lumpy paste. Spoon into a bowl. Put the pecans and almonds in a high-speed blender […]
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Sweetheart skewers
Gather your ingredients. Cut the brownies into hearts using a small heart-shaped pastry cutter. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Melt it in the microwave, removing it to stir every 20-30 seconds. Dip some of the marshmallows into the chocolate. Dip some of those into sprinkles. Place all of the dipped marshmallows onto […]
18 of our best recipes for Christmas leftovers
We’ll be the first to admit that food is a massive part of our Christmas celebrations. From the turkey to the ham, from the sprouts to the roasties, the sauces and the stuffings, the puddings and the starters and everything else in between — we love it all! However, the same question always arises each […]
Gluten-free mince pies
First, make the filling. In a large pot, combine the apples, raisins and cranberries. Add the juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and zest. Cover the pot and simmer over a gentle heat for 30 minutes, stirring every now and then. Add more apple juice if needed to keep moist, then simmer for another 30 minutes. Turn […]
Your Christmas Calendar for a stress-free festive season
We want to make your December as easy as possible, with a month’s worth of holiday recipes and tips. Follow this festive guide for a stress-free Christmas! 1st December Order your meat from your butcher or buy a frozen turkey. If you are planning on buying a large turkey, don’t forget to check that it […]
Cardamom and pear cake
To make the poached pears, place all of the syrup ingredients in a pot. Allow to come to the boil until the sugar has dissolved. Add the peeled pears and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Remove the pears from the syrup and allow to cool completely, reserving the syrup. Preheat the […]
Spanokopita tart
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6 and line two baking trays with parchment paper. Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the spinach in batches, cooking each batch until […]
What’s the difference between a crumble, a cobbler, a pie and a galette?
Not sure about you, but when we hear the words autumn bakes we think of perfectly ripe, seasonal fruit, baked in a sugary, buttery pastry like dish, such as a crumble, a cobbler, a pie or a galette. Each of these deliciously fruity autumnal bakes are a treasure in their own right, but what exactly […]
Homemade cannoli
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the cannoli filling. Cover and refrigerate until just before serving. Combine the flour and baking powder for the shells in a bowl. In another bowl, work the butter, sugar and vanilla together with a wooden spoon for about two minutes. Add the wine and egg. Mix well. […]
Meat-lovers breakfast bap
Combine all of the ingredients for the sausage patties in a large bowl and mix until just combined. Turn the mixture out onto a sheet of cling film and cover with a second sheet. Roll out to 1cm thick, then use a pastry cutter to cut out round patties about the same in diameter as […]