Almond Eggnog Loaf

A lovely loaf or cake with a nuance of rum combining with the eggnog to give a delicious seasonal flavour.

Butter Tart Squares

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!

Cheese Straws

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!

Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Delightfully festive looking cookies with chocolate chips, cherries and coconut!

Cranberry Ginger Chutney

Cranberry Ginger Chutney is just great with roast turkey - a cranberry side-dish with a bit of a kick, thanks to the ginger!

Cranberry Mincemeat

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!

Cranberry Scones

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!

Cranberry Squares

Not just for Christmas! These fruity cranberry squares are great as a dessert with ice cream or as individual cakes.

Croatian Walnut Roll

The most delicious bread, or cake we have ever tasted! This recipe makes two loaves as shown and it is fantastic!

Date Squares (Matrimonial Cake)

Date Squares are a traditional Christmas treat in many families - the delicious date filling is sandwiched between two crumbly flour and oatmeal layers.

A delightfully easy recipe that Marie makes every Christmas. Use the best quality chocolate chips for a superior flavour.

Attractively packaged they make an ideal gift!

English Fruit Cake

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.

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!

Ginger Snap Cookies

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.

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.

Gumdrop Cake

This recipe for an unusual and beautiful fruit cake comes from Susan McGoldrick. The gumdrops become nice and soft after baking so that slicing the cake is no problem.

Mincemeat Cookies

A really festive cookie that is actually great at any time of the year. We have used our Cranberry Mincemeat but the recipe is just as good using store-bought mincemeat.

Orange Pumpkin Cake with Cranberries

A great cake for any time of year!

Panettone

Panettone is absolutely delicious and many people prefer it to Christmas cake. It is excellent when used for desserts with fruit and possibly custard or ice cream, or lightly toasted with butter for breakfast.

Roast Turkey

Everything you need to know to make a perfect roast turkey, including cooking times and a recipe for giblet gravy.

Sausage Rolls

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.

Waikiki Meatballs

Although not strictly a Christmas dish, these are great for a party with the multi-coloured peppers cut into Christmas shapes.