This cranberry ginger mojito is the perfect festive cocktail and can be made in big jugs and served during your Christmas festivities. This cranberry ginger mojito is such a fab Christmas cocktail. It’s got loads of festive flavour but is so easy to make. PLUS you can make it in huge batches. The cranberry and…
Cauliflower cheese
Cauliflower cheese is a Sunday lunch classic side dish but can also easily be a fantastic vegetarian centerpiece for weeknight dinners or family feasts. This recipe is made in much the same way my gran used to make hers. The cauliflower is cut into florets and then mixed with a very-cheesy cheese sauce flavoured with…
White chocolate dipped ginger cookies
Chewy ginger cookies dipped in white chocolate decorated with festive sprinkles is a delicious addition to your Christmas baking repertoire. Baking cookies is synonymous with Christmas. Ginger cookies even more so. These ginger cookies dipped in white chocolate is a Christmas regular for me and makes such a great holiday cookie. I love their gingery…
Christmas Cranberry Sangria
Sangria = Instant party, right? This Christmassy Cranberry Sangria is a great festive drink to make and serve at any festive gathering. I love making large pitchers for people to serve themselves and it will make a beautiful addition to any bar at your holiday parties. Don’t you just love Sangria? I remember my mom…
Sticky Cherry Glazed Ham
Juicy cherry glazed ham is the perfect Christmas centerpiece. The sticky glazed flavored with ginger and cinnamon is delicious with the smoky, salty ham. Ingredients Full cherry glazed ham recipe with instructions can be found in the recipe card below. Ham/Gammon. I used a smoked (uncooked) bone-in ham/gammon but you can use a boneless ham…
Crispy fried mozzarella
Crispy fried mozzarella balls are a delectable vegetarian appetizer or snack served with roasted tomato sauce. Any cheese lover’s dream! I don’t know about you but crunchy, gooey fried mozzarella balls are most definitely the most dreamy appetizer to me. I mean, who could say no to that? It’s a showstopper of note. I love…
Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread
This Christmassy, cheese-stuffed, pull apart bread is a delicious festive appetizer. A guaranteed showstopping centerpiece to your feast table. Foods shaped in festive ways is tacky to some but I just love it. Not only is it so fun, no-one can help but smile when they see a Christmas tree-shaped pull apart bread. Now stuff…
Salted Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Perfectly moist, this chocolate chip banana bread is the ultimate tea time treat and makes a perfect lazy breakfast with a cup of coffee. Ingredients Full chocolate chip banana bread recipe with instructions can be found in the recipe card. Butter. Brown sugar. Eggs. Bananas. Use overly ripe, soft bananas. Vanilla extract. Flour. Baking powder. …
Easy Salted Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Studded with a healthy amount of chocolate chips, these peanut butter cookie bars are moreish and simply irresistible. The dough is quick to make and requires no chilling so they can be on your plate in 30 minutes. Ingredients Full peanut butter cookie bars recipe with instructions can be found in the recipe card. Butter….
Coconut Mocha Hot Chocolate
The perfect, rich and velvety mocha hot chocolate made with coconut milk topped with clouds of whipped cream and marshmallows. There is just nothing like curling up with a steaming mug on a chilly day and this indulgent cup will be the ultimate treat. Ingredients Full hot chocolate recipe with instructions can be found in…
Twisty Pesto Bread Sticks
These twisted bread sticks flavored with basil pesto and Parmesan cheese are incredibly moreish and addictive. They are a great snack, make a perfect addition to a cheeseboard and are delicious served with tomato soup. Ingredients Full bread stick recipe with instructions can be found in the recipe card. Bread dough. I use my dinner…
Red wine braised short ribs with Risotto
These red wine braised short ribs flavored with garlic and rosemary are soft, unctuous and truly delicious. I love serving the soft ribs on creamy risotto for the perfect comforting meal but polenta or mashed potatoes will be equally tasty. This is a great weekend recipe and perfect if you want to serve something comforting…
Salted Caramel Chocolate Trifle
Layers of salted caramel, silky chocolate custard, chocolate cake and whipped cream make this chocolate trifle simply irresistible. Ingredients Full chocolate trifle recipe with instructions can be found in the recipe card. Granulated sugar. Cornstarch. Unsweetened cocoa power. Salt. Egg yolks. Milk. Use full fat/whole milk. Dark chocolate. Butter. Vanilla extract. For the trifle Chocolate…
Cheesy Leftover Ham Pasta Bake
This cheesy pasta bake is the perfect place for any leftover ham you might have. A great way to feed a crowd and super delicious to boot. Using a simple béchamel sauce and adding all your favorite cheeses (another great way to get rid of any cheese board leftovers) makes this the perfect comforting family…
Christmas Cookie Box 2021
It wouldn’t be the holidays without an abundance of cookies. I have added all my favorite cookie recipes from this year into a swoon-worthy Christmas Cookie Box. This box makes the perfect gift and is the ultimate treat. How to build a Christmas Cookie Box Planning: The first step to building a holiday cookie box…
Cheddar Apricot Thumbprint Cookies
These thumbprint cookies made with cheddar and apricot preserves are addictive and so easy to make. The salty buttery shortbread cookie filled with sweet jam make them irresistible. They are delicious as an easy snack, will make the perfect addition to a cheeseboard and are fantastic as homemade Christmas gifts. Ingredients Full thumbprint cookie recipe…
Sage Orange Christmas Chicken
Juicy roast chicken flavored with orange, sage, garlic and thyme makes this easy Christmas chicken recipe the perfect no-fuss centerpiece. When you’re all turkey’d out and you have no clue what to make for your Christmas feast, this easy Christmas chicken with its aromatic flavors is the perfect recipe to cook. Another bonus? The buttery,…
Easy Fudgy Pecan Shortbread
Buttery shortbread topped with a layer of creamy caramel and chopped pecans is the ultimate cookie bar and the perfect homemade gift. Ingredients Full pecan shortbread recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card. Flour. Butter. I used salted butter but you can use unsalted butter too. Add a pinch of salt to the…
Easy Creamy Salmon Curry
Pieces of juicy salmon cooked in a creamy, aromatic curry sauce makes this easy salmon curry the perfect weeknight dinner recipe served with rice, naan bread or roti to mop up that delicious sauce. Ingredients Full salmon curry recipe with instructions can be found in the recipe card. Fresh salmon. Trout or any firm fish…
Apricot apple glazed ham
This glorious glazed ham with sticky apricot apple glaze is the kind of festive recipe dreams are made of. Simple, juicy ham the whole family will love. Roasting the ham/gammon is a simple way of cooking it that doesn’t involve boiling. The apricot preserves and apple juice create the most delicious sweet and sticky glaze…
North Pole Christmas Cookie Sandwiches
Chewy chocolate chip cookies sandwiched with homemade marshmallow fluff, dipped in white chocolate and coconut. These North Pole Christmas cookie sandwiches are perfect for the holidays and make a fun baking project to do as a family. These cookies are absolutely inspired by my love of the movie Elf, and Buddy the Elf’s love of…