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Food & Recipes
Mulled Fruit Pavlova
It’s the last Cake Monday for 2020, the shortest day and the longest year! These Mulled Fruit Pavlova are cheering me up and I think will feature on our Christmas Day dessert menu. Happy Christmas
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Blinis, Mayonnaise & Prawn Cocktail
Now that we’re officially within the 12 Days of Christmas, I thought I’d share my recipe for homemade buckwheat blinis – perfect canapes or starters
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Christmas Crunch Cookies
Cinnamon, ginger, crunchy and delicious…these little Christmas cookies would be perfect for Santa (or his helpers)!
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Mince Pies – Shortcrust & Puff Pastry
It’s the last day of November and things are starting to feel Christmassy! This week’s Cake Monday features Mince Pies, one with shortcrust and the other with puff pastry. Quite different, equally delicious!
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Flourless Chocolate & Pear Cake with Cardamon Syrup
A decadent yet light cake, that makes a great seasonal dessert. Perfect for anyone with a wheat intolerance as it’s flourless too.
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Red Velvet Cupcakes
Rich yet light, velvety and smooth. Get the red velvet look without using any food colouring!
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Chocolate & Meringue Layer Cake
Soft chocolate sponge baked with a crispy meringue topping then layered up with cream & raspberries….yum!
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