It’s almost Christmas, and if you’re hosting a festive get-together this year, why not impress your guests by whipping up a delicious batch of mulled wine? This classic festive drink is loved by millions all over the world, and is usually enjoyed out in the cold at a Christmas market. However, with just a handful … Read more
Some spices trigger instant winter warmth, which is why we associate them so much with winter festivities like Christmas. For anyone discovering the fine art of festive baking, these are the five spices you are most likely to encounter in sweet recipes. 1. Star anise Finely ground star anise is used to flavour gingerbread and … Read more
Within the hour (50 minutes to be exact), you can make Mary Berry’s treacle spice traybake. And the mulled wine can be made while the traybake is in the oven. Recipe Makes: 15 to 20 slices Ingredients: 225g (8 oz) butter, softened 175g (6 oz) caster sugar 225g (8 oz) black treacle 300g (11 oz) … Read more
