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Haggis Pie
My mother was very proud of her Scottish heritage and this is from her recipe book. She called it Haggis Pie which, as it's not unlike a...
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Oct 25, 20221 min read
Pumpkin Soup
A delicious and healthy autumnal soup which, if you're carving a pumpkin for Halloween, is a great way to use the flesh. It can also be...
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Apr 4, 20221 min read
Easter Fairy Cakes
Fairy cakes are smaller than cupcakes and therefore ideal for younger children. This simple recipe is one I've had since my children were...
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Mar 31, 20212 min read
Easter treats
Easter is synonymous with eggs, and if you have children, (or even if you don't!) it's the chocolate ones that count. We always have lots...
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Dec 23, 20201 min read
Royal Icing
... or glacé icing as my grandmother called it. As with the marzipan, this is very easy to make and will finish off your Christmas cake...
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Dec 23, 20202 min read
Marzipan
... or almond icing as my grandmother called it. This is very easy to make and well worth the effort for your home-made Christmas cake. I...
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Dec 21, 20201 min read
Brandy Butter
Sometimes called 'hard' sauce, this is an essential accompaniment to your Christmas Pudding which will slowly melt into the hot sponge to...
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Dec 16, 20201 min read
Mince Pies
Mince pies have been a Yuletide tradition for centuries. Whether you're serving them at a party with a glass of mulled wine or as a...
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Dec 9, 20202 min read
Cranberry upside-down cake
Here I have adapted my gooseberry upside-down cake to make a cranberry version - a perfect fruity pudding for Christmas Eve or Boxing Day...
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Dec 4, 20201 min read
Cranberry and Orange Chutney
This is a festive chutney for Christmas which keeps much longer than cranberry sauce and is just as tasty. An obvious accompaniment to...
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Dec 1, 20203 min read
Christmas Pudding
Most households have a recipe for Christmas pudding, quite often one which has been handed down through the generations. Sometimes called...
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Nov 23, 20202 min read
Candied Peel
I found this tucked into my mother’s recipe book and decided it was perfect for Christmas. It isn't difficult to make and is worth...
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Nov 20, 20201 min read
Chocolate oat cookies
A fruity oat cookie which is easy to make and loved by all - they don't last long in our house. At Christmas time, I make them with dried...
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Nov 15, 20202 min read
Christmas mincemeat
Here’s a recipe for old fashioned mincemeat (essential for your mince pies) which I discovered in my mother’s book. It includes carrots -...
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Nov 9, 20202 min read
Christmas Cake
The smell of Christmas comes early in our house when cake, mincemeat and pudding are all made in advance, ready for the big day. This is...
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Nov 1, 20202 min read
Chocolate chunk pumpkin cookies
If you have a pumpkin or two left from Halloween, I would recommend making these cookies to feed hungry mouths. A combination of dark...
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Oct 27, 20202 min read
Barmbrack
Barmbrack is an Irish tea loaf traditionally associated with Halloween when a number of objects would be stirred into the mix before...
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Nicky
Oct 22, 20201 min read
Festive Gingerbread
A soft, melt-in-the-mouth gingerbread that is loved by young and old. I have used this recipe for years, usually to make gingerbread men...
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Oct 13, 20202 min read
Pumpkin soda bread
Homemade pumpkin soda bread for a Halloween lunch with a crusty topping and a soft inside. A few simple ingredients and no kneading or...
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Jul 6, 20201 min read
Cream Crowdie
A traditional Scottish dessert made from toasted oats, cream, raspberries and whisky. Also known as Cranachan, this is a quick, tasty and...
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