Between the frantic festivities of Christmas and the popping of champagne corks for New Year, there’s a calmer interlude often known as ‘Twixtmas. The lull that follows Christmas and Boxing Day is a rather special time, offering the opportunity to spend time at home, the pantry still full of delicious festive fare and children calmer, ...
Anita Bean, registered nutritionist, suggests stocking up on some good-for-you seasonal ingredients too. ‘With many of us spending Christmas at home this year, it’s so much easier to control the menu,’ she says. ‘Christmas is a time to enjoy a few treats, of course, but many foods in season at this time of year are ...
Marzipan truffles Blitz 200g whole blanched almonds in a food processor, then add 100g sugar, half a tsp cinnamon, 1tsp vanilla extract and 2 tbsp water and whizz until it becomes a smooth, sticky paste. Roll into small balls and using a cocktail stick, dip into melted dark chocolate. Leave plain, or roll in dessicated coconut ...
DETAILSPrep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Serves 6-8INGREDIENTS200g pack sliced Cavolo Nero 50g butter 1 onion, finely chopped (200g) 1 clove garlic, finally chopped 1 Bramley apple, grated (250g) 50g flaked almonds, toasted 50g walnuts, roughly chopped 50g dried cranberries Zest of 1 clementine 200g fresh breadcrumbs 100ml hot vegetable stockMETHODPreheat the ...
DETAILSMakes: 12 mince pies Cooking time: 20-25 minutesYOU WILL NEED2 x 12 hole tart tray, a star cutter larger than the holes of your tart tray and a small star cutterINGREDIENTSFor the vegan mincemeat:75g grated apple 1 orange, rind and juice 50g coconut oil 25g brown sugar 125g mixed dried fruit and ...
DETAILS Prep: 15 minutes plus chillingCook: 5 minutesServes 6-8 INGREDIENTS For the caramelised clementines:100g caster sugar6 clementines, peeled and each sliced into 3 (445g peeled weight)25g California walnuts1 tbsp coffee granules (5g)8 trifle sponges (175g)200g mascarpone200ml double cream100g natural yogurt100g caster sugar75ml Marsala wine100g California Walnuts, roughly chopped METHOD For the caramelised clementines, place the sugar and 150ml water in ...
DETAILS Makes: One 18cm cake or six individual ones INGREDIENTS 400g mixed dried fruit300ml dry cider or apple juice225g stoned whole dates1 tbsp mixed spice2 tbsp Bonne Maman Apricot, Mirabelle Plum or Fig Conserve1 large ripe bananaFinely grated zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon120g fine polenta2 tsp baking powder (use gluten-free baking powder if wished)5 tbsp chilled ...
DETAILSMakes: About 25 piecesINGREDIENTS45g dried black cherries 3 tbsp Bonne Maman Black Cherry Conserve 1 tbsp Cointreau or fresh orange juice 50g vegan dark chocolate, roughly chopped 45g vegan milk chocolate, roughly chopped 60ml non-dairy milk, such as soya 75g coconut oil 225g icing sugar 60g cocoa powderMETHODLine a shallow container, roughly ...