Recipes for Christmas
Welcome and Merry Christmas! This is a listing of our most recent Christmas recipes from 2009. Many of them can be made at any time of year for a special occasion or just because you feel like mincemeat tarts in July! It is also a great idea to get a head-start on your Christmas baking, especially the Christmas Cake. The baked goods freeze very well and will help reduce that seasonal stress.
Pictured above: Christmas Cake This is a beautiful moist cake with a heavenly aroma and rich flavours. Try to make it at least a month ahead of Christmas, so you can 'feed' it with brandy, but if you only have a couple of weeks lead-time, don't worry, it will still taste wonderful on the day! |
Suggested Recipes
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A lovely loaf or cake with a nuance of rum combining with the eggnog to give a delicious seasonal flavour. |
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Marie has made this recipe for years as part of her Christmas baking. The squares are succulent and delicious and our family Christmas wouldn't be the same without them! |
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These are so easy and quick to make for any buffet or occasion. The rich flavour of butter and real cheeses beats any commercial product hands down - they're simply delicious! |
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Cranberry Ginger Chutney is just great with roast turkey - a cranberry side-dish with a bit of a kick, thanks to the ginger! |
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If, like me, you've been shocked that some Christmas mincemeat has suet, and even ground beef in it, then this recipe is for you. It is based on a recipe by Nigella Lawson and, believe me it tastes fabulous! |
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Every bit as delicious as English Scones, these are a great favourite with our family. Scones are probably the easiest comfort and luxury food there is! |
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Not just for Christmas! These fruity cranberry squares are great as a dessert with ice cream or as individual cakes. |
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The most delicious bread, or cake we have ever tasted! This recipe makes two loaves as shown and it is fantastic! |
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Our version of a classic English Fruitcake.... great for afternoon tea or as a nutritious snack! Can be used as a lighter Christmas Cake recipe. |
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Fruit and Nut Refrigerator Cookies Colourful and festive; these refrigerator cookies will brighten up any occasion. Follow our simple directions and the kids will love this treat! |
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These old fashioned Ginger Snap Cookies are great at any time of the year, but for me have a special Christmas nostalgia. The finished dough can also be used for gingerbread houses and tree ornaments, too. |
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Guinness Chocolate and Walnut Cake This is a wonderfully rich, moist chocolate cake with the surprise ingredient of Guinness stout! It has an incredible chocolate flavour and yet it also tastes fabulous with butter and Cheddar cheese. |
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Everything you need to know to make a perfect roast turkey, including cooking times and a recipe for giblet gravy. |
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Sausage Rolls, or 'Pigs in a Blanket' are a long standing favourite. Cut the rolls into smaller pieces before baking to use as a party dish. |
