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Christmas Cupcakes

Christmas Cupcakes

  Is there any time of the year more about decoration and glitz than Christmas? So when everything from houses, trees and Christmas jumpers are adorned with lights, baubles and bells, why not …

Christmas Spiced Mini Shortbread Bites

Christmas Spiced Mini Shortbread Bites

  I love the warm spices of Christmas, the gentle cosy hug of cinnamon, ginger and mixed spice.

Brilliant Bubble and Squeak Cakes

Brilliant Bubble and Squeak Cakes

It’s suddenly all about the leftovers.

Super Simple Mini Cupcakes – maybe the easiest recipe in the world!

Super Simple Mini Cupcakes – maybe the easiest recipe in the world!

  It’s the start of birthday season in this household – we all have Autumn birthdays and so it’s a frantic run up to Christmas filled with various celebrations.

Quick Savoury Straws

Quick Savoury Straws

Now it’s December we can officially get all Christmassy, which is really exciting as I have an ever expanding list of Christmas themed ideas which I need to get on with.

Stained Glass Gingerbread

Stained Glass Gingerbread

  I’ve always thought that ‘stained glass’ window biscuits with their jewelled sugary centres are the most beautiful cookie around, and without doubt perfect for Christmas.

Gingerbread Spiced Muffins with a Crumble Topping

Gingerbread Spiced Muffins with a Crumble Topping

There’s something so inspiring about the run up to Christmas for cooking and baking, it just makes me want to get into the kitchen and recipe develop like crazy! Maybe it’s the dark day…

Ginger Christmas Cake

Ginger Christmas Cake

Get your spoons ready, it’s time for ‘stir up Sunday’! Fruit cakes are surprisingly easy to make dairy and egg-free and I guarantee the resulting cake will be hoovered up in no ti…

Christmas Spice Pancakes

Christmas Spice Pancakes

I’ve decided that we’re going to do a full on Christmas this year, with festive flavours dominating our menu.

Roasted Parsnip and Garlic  Gnocchi

Roasted Parsnip and Garlic Gnocchi

Where do you stand with parsnips? They seem to divide people, but for me they’re an essential part of Christmas and I absolutely love the sweet taste of a roasted crispy parsnip.

Bonfire or Christmas Spice Scones

Bonfire or Christmas Spice Scones

I’m not one for a milky coffee but I do like the sound of the seasonal varieties that are sold in the big golf shop chains.

Mocha Biscotti

Mocha Biscotti

This year I’m intending on making lots of my Christmas presents, well that’s the plan! I’ll have to see if life, work and the new puppy let that happen… To me it seems like …

Biscoff Chocolate Truffles

Biscoff Chocolate Truffles

I can’t think of a better time to make homemade chocolates than Christmas.

Brandy Snaps

Brandy Snaps

Brandy snaps are an essential part of Christmas – i can’t imagine eating them at any other time of year! They’re also a perfect easy recipe to make in a rush, or with the children…

Stollen (egg-free, dairy-free and nut-free)

Stollen (egg-free, dairy-free and nut-free)

I have a fondness for Stollen and it’s been on my Christmas recipe to-do list for some years.

Berry crumble bars

Berry crumble bars

It’s suddenly got to that time of year -Winter is most certainly here but it’s not quite Christmas! It may be the craziest year ever with days of lockdown merging into months, ever more depre…

Christmas Biscoff and Chocolate Truffle Pots

Christmas Biscoff and Chocolate Truffle Pots

These little chocolate pots are a genius, quick and fail safe recipe.

Mini Christmas Muffins (with a mince pie version)

Mini Christmas Muffins (with a mince pie version)

Mini muffins are such a great bake.

Triple Chocolate Christmas Tree Brownies

Triple Chocolate Christmas Tree Brownies

In my opinion there is never the wrong time for a super chocolatey brownie, even at Christmas time when nearly everything is spiced with ginger and cinnamon.

Pomegranate and Grenadine Pâte de Fruits (Fruit Jellies)

Pomegranate and Grenadine Pâte de Fruits (Fruit Jellies)

I’ve always loved to make homemade sweets, and as pate de fruits are such an essential part of Christmas (especially for the French side of the family) these homemade fruit jellies are the perfect …

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