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Five Ways with Christmas Leftovers

Five Ways with Christmas Leftovers

Here we are in that no-man’s land between Christmas and New Year when our fridges tend to be stuffed with…

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Open Sandwiches with Turkey [Recipe Video]

Open Sandwiches with Turkey [Recipe Video]

A cracking recipe to make with leftover turkey, but you can use chicken, too. If you’re after some cocktail inspiration…

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10 Festive Makes and Bakes

10 Festive Makes and Bakes

From Christmas gifts for teachers and local friends, to canapés and cocktails for all those parties, I’ve pulled together a…

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Lemon & Poppy Seed Baked Cheesecake

Lemon & Poppy Seed Baked Cheesecake

A light and airy baked cheesecake, perfect with a cup of lemon tea . A baked cheesecake, flavoured with lemon…

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Easy Christmas Cake with Crunchy Apple Frosting

Easy Christmas Cake with Crunchy Apple Frosting

A light and easy Christmas cake, infused with crunchy apple, sultanas, dates, cinnamon and brandy. Recipe commissioned by Emily Crisps….

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26 Seasonal Recipes – Simple and in Season December Round Up

Where did January go?! Simple and in Season December was a feast for all the senses – beautiful colours, aromas…

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Cod, Chorizo and Pea Puree Bites

Cod, Chorizo and Pea Puree Bites

It’s almost time to start thinking about Christmas food. I say almost, because traditionally, I don’t really start thinking about…

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10 Ways to Spice Up Your Christmas by Just Ingredients

10 Ways to Spice Up Your Christmas by Just Ingredients

Today I’m sharing a lovely infographic that caught my attention this week, by the lovely folks at Just Ingredients, who…

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Review: Forman & Field Hamper for Two

Review: Forman & Field Hamper for Two

I’m delighted to be highlighting a London-based British gourmet food supplier once again, called Forman & Field, founded by Harris…

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Cupcakes & A White Chocolate Malteser Cake – Good Food Channel

Cupcakes & A White Chocolate Malteser Cake – Good Food Channel

There was more than a little cloud of icing sugar in my kitchen this weekend as I busily baked and…

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Wigilia – A Polish Christmas Eve

Wigilia – A Polish Christmas Eve

Another Christmas has come and gone…I hope you all had an enjoyable time. It’s been wonderful to relax, see family…

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Mini Christmas Cakes and a Merry Christmas!

Mini Christmas Cakes and a Merry Christmas!

Do you make your own Christmas pudding or cakes? I have to say, it has never been part of my…

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The St Albans Cookbook Club #1

The St Albans Cookbook Club #1

St Albans has a new cookbook club! Inspired by an article written by Silvana de Soissons about The Bath Cookbook Club over…

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Keep or Give: Christmas Spiced Cranberry and Plum Chutney

Keep or Give: Christmas Spiced Cranberry and Plum Chutney

It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas…and it snowed today! A snowy day calls for staying home, keeping warm…

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