Cheese & Marmite Pinwheels
It’s tradition in our family to make cheese straws on Christmas eve. This is a great alternative! Makes: 10 Prep & cook time: 25 mins Ingredients: 320g pre-rolled puff pastry 4 tbsp marmite 150g cheddar cheese, grated 1 egg Method: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Prepare a lined baking tray. Lay out the pre-rolled puff pastry. Add on the marmite and the grated cheddar … Continue reading Cheese & Marmite Pinwheels
Christmas Rocky Road
Haven’t been able to get out to the shops to get your gifts? Why not make them? Makes 16 Prep & cook time: 2 hours 15 mins Ingredients: 200g dark chocolate 135g butter 200g digestives 2 tbsp golden syrup 100g mini marshmallows 100g raisins 25g salted pretzels, crushed 50g fresh cranberries 60g pistachios, shelled and crushed Method: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, add the … Continue reading Christmas Rocky Road
Welsh Rarebit (with a twist!)
If you’re ready to crack into the cheeseboard or if you have left over cheese hanging around (unlikely!) then this is a great way of using up leftovers. Makes 2 Prep & cook time: 10 mins Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp plain flour 100ml vermouth, rosso 100g cheese (cheddar is great) 1 tsp mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Black pepper 2 slices of sourdough … Continue reading Welsh Rarebit (with a twist!)
Pigs in Blankets Toad in the Hole
God tier Toad in the Hole! Serves 6 Prep & cook time: 1 hour Ingredients: 140g Plain Flour 2 Eggs 175ml milk 1 red onion, chopped 1 tbsp balsamic glaze 8 Cumberland sausages 8 rashers of smoked streaky bacon Method: Preheat the oven to 190 degrees In a large mixing bowl, pour in the flour, eggs and milk. Whisk until smooth and small bubbles have … Continue reading Pigs in Blankets Toad in the Hole
Panettone French Toast
Whether you’re looking for a brunch on Christmas morning or need to use up your panettone post festive season, this breakfast is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Prep and cook time: 10 mins Serves 1 Ingredients: 1 slice of panettone 2 eggs 80ml milk 60ml double cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 orange, zest & juice 1 tsp icing sugar … Continue reading Panettone French Toast
Cranberry Martini Cocktail
What’s Christmas without a cocktail? Prep time: 5 mins Serves 6 Ingredients: 75ml Vermouth Rosso 75ml Gin 4 tsp Icing sugar 1 Bottle Prosecco 12 Fresh Cranberries, to serve Method: In a jug or cocktail shaker, combine the vermouth, gin and icing sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour 25ml of the mixture into each glass. Top up with your cold prosecco and add … Continue reading Cranberry Martini Cocktail
Christmas Pudding Caramel
It’s sticky, it’s sweet and it could be used for multiple desserts! Stir it into a cheesecake, use it as a sauce or just eat it from the spoon. Prep & cook time: 1 day & 30 mins Serves 16 Ingredients: 100g raisins 50g glace ginger 1 orange, juice & zest 3 tbsp cognac 1 can evaporated milk 450g caster sugar 120g butter, at room … Continue reading Christmas Pudding Caramel
Prawn Cocktail
What’s Christmas dinner without a fancy pants starter?! Especially when it’s this easy! Makes 4 Prep & cook time: 15 mins Ingredients: 125g frozen prawns 1 baby lettuce 2 tbsp mayo 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp paprika 4 radishes Method: Defrost the prawns. An easy way to do this is pop them in some cold water … Continue reading Prawn Cocktail
White Chocolate and Cranberry Bread & Butter Pudding
Not a fan of Christmas pud? Why not make this sweet, sticky, luscious dessert post Christmas dinner? Serves: 8 Prep & cook time: 1 hour, 30 mins Ingredients: 50g butter 400g brioche bread, sliced 350ml Milk 50ml Double cream 2 eggs 25g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 180g white chocolate 100g fresh cranberries Method: Grease a large oven proof dish. Slice the brioche into … Continue reading White Chocolate and Cranberry Bread & Butter Pudding
Honey & Rosemary Carrots
Along with all the other scrumptious sides that are in a roast, I feel like carrots are a staple, particularly for a Christmas dinner! Serves 4 Prep and cook time: 1 hour Ingredients: 500g carrots 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp honey Method: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Peel the carrots and chop … Continue reading Honey & Rosemary Carrots
