by Shirley | Dec 17, 2021 | Desserts, Xmas
If you like Xmas pudding but find it a bit too heavy after Xmas dinner, this is a great alternative. It’s kind of ice-cream, kind of mousse. Either way, it’s light and refreshing as a dessert and can be made ahead of the big day. How you choose to decorate it is...
by Shirley | Dec 12, 2020 | Cakes, Gluten Free, Xmas
I started making my own homemade marzipan some years ago when I realised how easy it was to make but more importantly, how much nicer it is than the bought stuff, in my very humble opinion. I hope you’ll find the same. Step by step instructions on how to make marzipan...
by Shirley | Dec 12, 2020 | Bread, Xmas
Stollen is a real treat. This recipe is surprisingly easy to make. It is not only moist but full of the flavours of Xmas. I do make my own marzipan but you can always use bought if you prefer. My marzipan recipe is here. Stollen can often be dry and tasteless. The...
by Shirley | Nov 8, 2020 | Cakes, Gluten Free, Xmas
This is a beautifully rich, super moist, gluten free Christmas cake. It’s got bags of flavour and keeps for months. My key success factors are these: one consistent low temperature throughout baking; covering the cake part way through baking with a...
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