Christmas pudding, known to some as ‘figgy pudding’, is a traditional English dessert, often reserved for the festive period. There are no rules about eating the rich, fruity dessert at any time of the year, though it’s harder to get hold of in supermarkets beyond December. According to Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith, … Read more
According to the website, if bakers are short on time, a great way to get ahead and cheat is by making the dough in advance. Then it can be left in the freezer for a couple of days before cutting, baking, and decorating. Even better kids can get involved with making the cookies and can … Read more
This food recipe comes from organic farm Matthews Cotswold Flour’s and is a tasty sweet treat. The salted honey and spelt cookies have just enough sweetness, thanks to the honey, and are beautifully balanced with a salty element. This recipe makes 12 to 15 cookies, just enough to go around and have more than one … Read more
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a traditional iced fruit cake, and Mary Berry has shared her delicious recipe that will go down a treat this festive season. Renowned as a British baking icon, Mary is well-versed in all things cake – particularly novelty recipes. Her recipe for traditional English fruitcake ensures the sponge is moist … Read more
The Christmas season brings with it a deluge of festive party edibles, and social media is awash with recipes for homemade holiday delights. One particular tree-shaped nibble has captured the attention of online foodies. Cheree, known online as Oh So Busy Mum, shared her straightforward yet irresistible festive snack, perfect for holiday gatherings. The family-friendly … Read more
Traybakes are valued for their simplicity. Everything cooks at the same temperature for the same amount of time, which doesn’t always translate to complex flavor development. But convenience doesn’t have to be boring and bland. A mix of honey, paprika and roasted orange delivers deep sweetness balanced by tangy citrus and hints of smokiness in … Read more
Expectations for holiday entertaining run high. Whether it’s a giddily glittery cocktail bash or a more serenely elegant sit-down dinner, hosting any kind of gathering this time of the year can be extremely stressful. But there’s one festive loophole that I plan to exploit all December long: inviting people over for drinks. A “come by … Read more
I live alone, in a tiny house with a kitchen for which the term “galley” is a compliment. I rarely cook; dinner is usually a salad or a bowl of ramen. But if I have a holiday tradition, it’s thoroughly covering my counter (and often my floor) with flour and sugar, cocoa and cracker crumbs, … Read more
Baking doesn’t need to take an arm and leg, as one recipe creator has revealed how you can make a great breakfast in just minutes. Recipe developer Emily Scott shared her incredibly simple recipe for rustling up some homemade breakfast muffins, without the need for kneading. What’s even better is that the recipe only uses … Read more
Fruit cake, renowned for its succulent taste and zesty flavours, often poses a challenge to bakers aiming to avoid a dry outcome. Adding extra liquid seems like the obvious solution for a succulent bake, but one celebrity chef claims the answer lies elsewhere in your kitchen. Tristan Welch suggests using nutrient-dense peelings from raw vegetables … Read more
