Tag: Christmas
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Chocolate truffles
These chocolate truffles are great for Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, or any other time you fancy a chocolate fix. After creating the basic truffle mix you can flavour as you please. Simply follow the recipe but before you put the ganache in the fridge to set, stir in your chosen additional flavours. Some possible variations…
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Mushroom Bourguignon
When cooking mushroom bourguignon the kitchen becomes the hub of the house with guests drawn in by the wafts of wine and thyme, taking turns to linger over the hob to breath in the intoxicating aromas. One of my first cook books, given to me by my mother, was Delia Smith’s Complete Cookery Course. My…
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Chestnut, black olive and thyme pâté
This chestnut, black olive and thyme pâté is rich, boozy and luxurious – a perfect starter or buffet table offering for the festive season. You can forage for sweet chestnuts in UK woodlands from around mid-October but if you don’t get around to it or the maggots have got there first then tinned chestnuts are…
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Spiced plum punch
This spiced plum punch not only tastes delicious but will make your kitchen smell heavenly. The fragrance of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg with the liquoricey tones from the star anise will waft from the stove creating the kind of inviting aroma that makes your guests stay far longer than they intended. The recipe emerged from…