Classic English macaroons: chewy, intensely almondy and with natural cracks and holes along the surface. Rustic but sublime!
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Tag: festive
Coronation pork pies
A pork pie is a buffet treat for any time of the year, but I love these around the festive period! Continue reading “Coronation pork pies”
Sausagemeat party ring
This is basically a ring version of my go-to sausage rolls recipe. Continue reading “Sausagemeat party ring”
Chocolate, orange and caramel Yule log
A rich, chocolatey Yule log. Continue reading “Chocolate, orange and caramel Yule log”
Apple crumble mince pies
A different take on mince pies but very delicous and suitably moreish! Continue reading “Apple crumble mince pies”
Christmas stuffing sausage rolls
Well, a sausage roll is for any time of the year, but I quite like to add a few festive flavours around Christmas: chestnuts, dried apricots, Stilton, perhaps a few cranberries: oh, and just a kick of mustard. Continue reading “Christmas stuffing sausage rolls”
Spiced chocolate orange truffles
Another batch of chocolate truffles, this time with orange and a few drops of Fiori di Sicilia, an intensely fragrant citrus extract, often used in panettone. Continue reading “Spiced chocolate orange truffles”
A light Christmas pudding with no-weighing out
Whenever I have served this to people who claim they do not like Christmas pudding, they have eaten their words – and the pud!
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Chocolate and orange Panettone
This is my chocolate and orange version of panettone, which gives a wonderful chocolate hit that complements the buttery and light-as-air crumb that melts in your mouth effortlessly. Not to mention the enticing flavours of vanilla and almond…. Continue reading “Chocolate and orange Panettone”
Quick and easy festive Danish pastries
Whether made using traditional Danish pastry dough, a shortcut version or, even simpler, commercial puff pastry (the all-butter variety, not the cheap, nasty version made with oil!), these festive treats are sure to hit the spot. Continue reading “Quick and easy festive Danish pastries”
Glazed apple tarts
The flavour of buttery puff pastry, rich almonds and sharp apples is sublime and they combine to give a fabulously simple, speedy tart. Continue reading “Glazed apple tarts”
Mini Christmas cake bites
This is just a simple variation on a Christmas cake, going for individual mini bites of cake rather than making a large cake. Continue reading “Mini Christmas cake bites”
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