Day 24 of our Culinary Advent Madness. We're almost there. Now, I bet you think I'm going to say-- happy Christmas Eve, don't you? Well, I would, but I've never celebrated Christmas Eve. Growing up, I wasn't allowed to. Why? Well, because it's my Dad's birthday and this day (rightfully) belongs to him. So, happy… Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas Recipes, Day 24: Dark Chocolate and Chilli Hot Chocolate, and White Chocolate, Coconut and Lime Hot Chocolate
Day 23 and as we're close to the night the big man arrives with his sleigh, it's time to start baking his favourite treats. Gingerbread biscuits are an obvious Christmas treat so had to be included in my recipes-- this time with the addition of lemon for that extra zing. For those Americans who may… Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas Recipes, Day 23: Sweet Potato and Marshmallow Cookies, and Lemon and Ginger Biscuits
Day 22 and uh oh, an old recipe has come to haunt the blog. Yes, the Salted Caramel and Pepper Madeleines have indeed been around before. They were originally featured on my Alice in Wonderland inspired Afternoon Tea and they are one of my favourite recipes to make and eat. The addition of the black… Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas Recipes, Day 22: Salted Caramel and Black Pepper Madeleines, and Popcorn and Cranberry Rocky Road
Day 21 and we've reached a more involved Christmas Day Buffet type of festive cookery. This bread came, very simply, from the thought-- what if, tear and share loaf but Christmas Tree shaped? It then developed into a spiced fruit bread crossed with a cinnamon roll situation-- but as a tear and share Christmas Tree.… Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas Recipes, Day 21: Apple and Dried Fruit Christmas Tree Tear-and-Share Rolls
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