This is the ultimate Christmas collection.
I receive many requests for ideas for planning for Christmas, whether its for planning that special meal, or creative gift
ideas or kids’ christmas activities.
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This rich chocolate pie recipe is an alltime favourite - as the name implies, its chocolatey and goeeey!!
Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 2/3 cup butter; 2 tbsp superfine sugar; 2 tbsp cold water
For filling: 3/4 cup butter; 2-1/3 cup dark brown sugar; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 4 tbsp unsweeened cocoa, sifted; […]
This mousse is light and fluffy and has a subtle hint of orange. Serve with fresh fruit sauce. Impress your guests during Christmas.
Ingredients:
100g semisweet chocolate, melted; 1-1/4 cup plain yogurt; 4 tbsp superfine sugar; 1 tbsp orange juice; 2 extra large egg whites; 1 tbsp brandy (optional); 2/3 cup lowfat soft cheese; 1-1/2 tsp vegetarian gelatin; […]
Another recipe to try for the holiday season.
Ingredients:
1 whole well-trimmed beef brisket (2.25kg/5 pounds); 2 large onions, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 bottle or 375ml/12 ounces chillie sauce; 1 tbsp or 15ml packed brown sugar; 2 tbsp or 30ml worchester sauce; 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper; 3/4 […]
Don’t forget the children these holiday season. Try this cookie.
Ingredients:
1 cup/250ml peanut butter flavoured chips; 2 large eggs; 2-1/4 cups or 562ml all purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 cup or 250ml butter or margarine, softened; 3/4 tsp salt; 3/4 cup or 187ml granulated sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 package or 337g mini baking semi-sweet chocolate […]
Ingredients:
1 cup/250ml milk; 2 eggs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup/250ml all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup/62.5ml) reserved drippings from roast or unsalted butter.
Method:
Process milk, eggs and salt in blender for 15 seconds. Add flour and process for 2 minutes. Let batter stand in food processor at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Place drippings in 9-inch […]
Countdown to Christmas! Here’s one delicious recipe:
Ingredients:
1 leg of lamb, well-trimmed, boned, rolled and tied (about 4 pounds/1.8kg); 3 tbsp/45ml coarsely-grained mustard; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1-1/2 tsp/8ml rosemary leaves, crushed; 1/2 tsp/2ml freshly ground black pepper; mint jelly (optional).
Method:
Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Combine the garlic, rosemary,mustard, black pepper. Rub the mixture over the surface […]
Useful skills to have during this festive season!
There are two ways in which chickens or poultry can be cut up, one for home use and the other for professional use. The technique can be learned quite easily and it’s a useful skill to have.
The advantages are that it is more economical to cut up chicken or […]
Try this for Christmas for a change! I get requests for cookie recipes for this Christmas and since our very own celebration has just passed, I thought people would like to try the cookies I baked. Pineapple tarts are popular in the East, I am not sure if this cookie is […]
This is one of the crispiest cookies ever! So easy to do, so delicious and I promise, will make your guests happy during Christmas.
Ingredients
115g butter or margarine
225g castor sugar
175g plain flour
115g rice crispies cereal
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla essence
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 pinch of salt
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional, if you […]
