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Festive fruity cavolo nero loaf or stuffing

by Lindsey Harrad   ·  5 years ago  

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 ...

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Rudolph Reindeer Cake

by Lindsey Harrad   ·  5 years ago  

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 ...

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Apple, mincemeat and maple strudel

by Lindsey Harrad   ·  5 years ago  

DETAILSServes: 6INGREDIENTS 400g mincemeat   550g bramley apples  50g unsalted butter melted  50g flaked almonds  100g pecan nuts (chopped)  3 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich taste)  Zest of 1 orange  Zest of 1 lemon   1 tsp mixed spice   1 tsp ground cinnamon   4 sheets filo pastry  25g white breadcrumbs METHOD...

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Chestnut vanilla cake with cream cheese frosting

by Lindsey Harrad   ·  5 years ago  

DETAILS Preparation Time: 45-50 minutesServes: 6-8 INGREDIENTS For the cake sponge:350g white plain flour130g brown sugarA pinch of salt1 tbsp baking powder2tsp cinnamon50g Merchant Gourmet whole chestnuts, chopped finely2 tbsp flax meal + 6 tbsp water110 ml olive oil250 ml almond milk2 tsp vanilla extract½ tbsp apple juice or fresh lemon juiceCoconut oil to prepare the baking tinFor ...

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Vegan pigs in blankets

by Lindsey Harrad   ·  5 years ago  

DETAILS Preparation Time: 30 minutesMakes: 32 mini pigs in blanket or 16 regular sized ones INGREDIENTS 1.5 tbsp olive oil1 large white onion, peeled, finely chopped1 celery stick, washed and finely chopped1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped250g, 1 pack Merchant Gourmet precooked lentils1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard60ml white wine1 tsp dried thyme20g flatleaf parsley, washed and finely chopped40g ...