Christmas morning breakfast only happens once a year, so why not make it extra special? Gingerbread French Toast with Pears is just that: special, indulgent, and with all the best flavours of Christmas! Thick slices of buttery brioche are soaked in a spiced custard mixture and fried in a pan. Then this Christmas French Toast […]
CHRISTMAS
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? And let’s be honest, it is made even better with all the lovely food that we are craving all year long! Here we have compiled our best Christmas-inspired recipes, including showstopper mains, tasty side dishes and, of course, decadent Christmas Desserts from around the world! Will it be Italian Sourdough Panettone, German Christmas Stollen or French Galette Des Rois this Christmas?
Japanese Christmas Food (+10 Recipes To Try)
Who doesn’t love Christmas? The jingling bells, the twinkling lights, the snow-capped trees, carols and of course, the ample amount of yummy festive foods. Japanese people are very fond of Western culture and have been adapting many Western traditions into their own for years. This includes the celebration of Christmas. Many Japanese dishes are modified […]
Goats Cheese Panna Cotta with Spiced Plums
Creamy Goats Cheese Panna Cotta laced with fragrant vanilla and topped with spiced roasted plums! This is our idea of an exciting dessert that gets your tastebuds dancing and dinner party guests gushing. Easy to make in advance, then assemble on the day, this is a perfect dessert for a busy festive occasion. Goats Cheese […]
Chocolate Mousse Domes With Mirror Glaze
Chocolate-lover’s dream, these impressive-looking mirror-glazed chocolate domes are made with two types of mousse inside – dark chocolate and almond! Sat on a circle of joconde sponge and served with an almond brittle, this is the most decadently rich dessert you’ll ever taste! The Yearly Baking Challange Every year, Seb and I challenge ourselves to […]
Spiced Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail
Christmas in a glass? Why not! Made with gin, lemon and cranberry juice, and homemade spiced syrup, this Spiced Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail is a wonderful drink to enjoy over the festive period! The Thought Process Behind This Christmas Cocktail? I started thinking about Christmas last summer! Yes, it’s true! I am not the person who […]
Garlicky Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
No more bland, bitter or mushy Brussels Sprouts! This Christmas we’re making our very simple, yet extremely flavoursome sprouts side dish! Our Garlicky Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction are a winner at our Christmas table and is a great complement to turkey and roast potatoes! A key to good Brussels sprouts is cooking them quickly. […]
Baby Hasselback Potatoes | Alternative to Roast Potatoes
If you fancy something just a little bit fancier than a roast potato, we have a great suggestion for you! Baby Hasselback Potatoes are a lovely alternative to roast potatoes when you’re looking for a good-looking side dish to put on your plate without compromising on flavours and textures! Try them, these fancy roast potatoes […]
Christmas Eclairs with Orange Crème Diplomate
Alternative Christmas desserts are what we are all about this year! Not that we don’t like a boozy Christmas Pudding or a buttery Mince Pie (we do! we really really do!), but we do enjoy something different every Christmas, and this year it’s a brand new bake for us – our Christmas Eclairs with Orange […]
Festive Gammon with Grapefruit Glaze and Cranberry & Grapefruit Sauce
A wonderful winter gammon dish, perfect for Boxing Day or New Year’s Day! Festive Gammon with Grapefruit Glaze has all 5 main flavours: salty, umami gammon, sour and bitter grapefruit and sweet honey, make this an irresistible centrepiece for your celebratory dinner table! We serve it with a Cranberry and Grapefruit Sauce, using up any […]
Gingerbread Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce
Don’t fancy a Christmas Pudding this year? Why not try something slightly different but just as Christmassy?! We love Gingerbread Cheesecake around the festive period. With a bit of heat from the gingernut biscuit base and spices in the filling, this is a wonderfully creamy and warming dessert! And what better way to serve this […]