Recipes

(Makes about 40)450g plain flourPinch salt8g ginger powder10g mixed spice2g ground clove120g unsalted butter140g brown sugar1 egg120g honey1 lemon zest1 tsp vanilla extract200g Icing sugar, sifted for icingSift together the dry ingredients. Lightly mix together the butter, honey and sugar....

2 small pears sliced into 1cm slices length-ways3-400g panettone, fruit or plain cut unto fingers or squares 1cm thick crust removed50g melted unsalted butterSprinkle mixed spice or cinnamon powderSqueeze of lemon juiceSprinkle of caster sugarToss the sliced pears with a...

200g biscuits crumbs 100g unsalted butter, melted ½ tsp mixed spice 750g cream cheese 200g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence Juice of 1 lemon 4 eggs 600g sour cream 80g caster sugar  Cranberry Jam: 600g frozen cranberries 150g caster sugar...

230g unsalted butter at room temperature130g soft brown sugar3 eggs1 orange zest1 tspn vanilla extract300g plain flour8g baking powder5g ground ginger¾ cup dried cranberries, chopped80g white chocolate, chopped finely Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Sift together the flour, baking...

(makes about 48 cookies)225g butter at room temperature120g caster sugar½ tsp vanilla extract 300g plain flour pinch salt 250g walnuts, chopped into small pieces 60g dried cranberries, chopped into small pieces 1 cup pure icing sugar Preheat oven to 170°CWhip butter, sugar and vanilla until creamy....

(Serves 10-12)250g mascarpone4 eggs500ml cream whipped to soft peak100g sugar1 vanilla bean, scrapedRoast Plums700g plums, cut into quarters80mls maple syrup40mls balsamic vinegar or pomegranate molasses6 extra plums, cut in half to roast to serveRoast Plums Combine the plums, maple syrup and balsamic...

Base 225g wholemeal flour 80g rolled oats 120g light brown sugar 180g unsalted butter Topping 3 eggs 40g light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 60g walnuts 60g flaked almonds 60g shredded coconut 120g whole almonds  80g dates, chopped 80g...

60ml gin 15ml lime juice 40ml cranberry juice rosemary bitters frozen cranberries Place gin, lime juice and cranberry juice over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Add a few cranberries a dash of bitters...

(Serves 12-16)For the cake layers (makes 3x22cm layers)5 eggs, separated120g caster sugar80g cornflour40g plain flour30g cocoa powder5g ground cinnamon5g mixed spice10g baking powderPreheat oven to 180°C.  Line 3x22cm cake pans. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Slowly add the sugar until...

(Serves 12-14)Ingredients 200g gingerbread or pfeffernuse biscuits cut into chunks 100g candied orange, finely sliced 75g dried cranberries  75g pistachios, chopped 50g dried cherries 300g tinned or frozen cherries, cut in half 1 litre vanilla Icecream, softened Method Combine all...

Ingredients 600g vanilla icecream, softened 4 eggs 100g sugar 75g cornflour 40g plain flour 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking powder 20g cocoa powder 40g toasted shredded coconut 1 tin cherries, drained Method Preheat oven to...

Ingredients  1 leg of ham (7-9kg) 2 oranges, zest and juice 200g brown sugar 100ml honey 2 tbsp dijon mustard Cloves MethodPreheat oven to 180°C. Gently run your fingers along the outer edge of the skin on the top of...