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Mincemeat bakewell tart

Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 5. Lightly butter a loose-bottom 9-inch fluted pastry tin. First, make the pastry. Place the flour in a bowl and rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles small crumbs. Add the sugar, egg and one tablespoon of water. Blend together, adding more water […]

Blue cheese and apple sausage rolls

Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. In a bowl, mix the sausage meat with the blue cheese. Season with black pepper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the pastry out into a square and cut in half down the middle. Spread half of the apple sauce down the length of each pastry […]

Starry night shortbread

Line two baking trays with parchment paper. In a bowl, use an electric beater to beat together the butter, icing sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy. Add the flour and cinnamon and stir until the dough comes together. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes until smooth. Shape into a […]

Italian trifle

For the pastry cream, use an electric whisk or a stand mixer to whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Add the flour slowly, bit by bit, until fully incorporated. Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat the milk over a medium heat until bubbles are just beginning to form around the edges. Remove […]

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 […]

Cinnamon rolls

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Lightly butter two 12-hole mini muffin tins. Mix together both sugars and the cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry so that the longer edge is facing you. Brush with half of the melted butter and […]

Mini lemon curd tartlets

In a heavy-based pan, whisk together the whole egg, yolk, sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add the butter and place over a medium heat. Cook, whisking, for 7-8 minutes until the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from the heat and stand for five minutes. Pour into a bowl, cover and […]

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. […]

5 ways with leftover turkey

Turkey and chorizo paella Serves 4 Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat and cook 120g peeled, sliced chorizo, 1 chopped onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves for 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tbsp tomato purée and cook for […]

Duchess sweet potatoes

Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 90 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the white potatoes in a pot of salted boiling water until tender. Drain and place in the oven with the sweet potatoes for their final 10-15 minutes. Remove all the potatoes from […]