lifestyle

Pavlovas are almost inextricably linked with Australian cuisine, though the origin is ultimately Austrian. Regardless, this is an excellent cold Christmas dessert. Particularly great if you’re in a hot country or the global south. For a proper Christmas influence the filling contains suet-less mincemeat. This is also a great make-ahead dessert as the meringue can […]

This is a classic mince pie, but with a twist in that the shortcrust pastry is flavoured with ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg so that it tastes like gingerbread. Prep time: 45 minutes/Cook time: 20 Minutes/Makes: 12 Ingredients:500g mincemeat1 orange, zested1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and grated2 tbsp whole milkicing sugar, for dusting For the

If you would like to make something a little different (but still Christmasy) with your cranberries this year, why not try this Christmas jam instead of the usual cranberry sauce or preserve. This goes very well with cheeses and makes and excellent topping for cheesecakes. It’s also pretty good with toast or croissants for breakfast.

This is very much a ‘cheats’ Christmas cake that uses mincemeat as a central ingredient so that you don’t have to soak the fruit or do much preparation beforehand. Even better it does not need to be matured for weeks beforehand like a traditional Christmas cake, just make sure you leave 3 or 4 days

He left a note that reads: “To my mum and dad, I am sorry, I did this because God did not answer my prayers, I will rather d!e than commit sin, please, forgive me, I love you, bury me at home.”

Janssons Frestelse (Jansson’s Temptation) is a classic Swedish Christmas side dish, like fishy potato gratin. It’s traditionally made with ansjovis (often mis-transalted as anchovies by conflation with Dutch) which are actually sprats cured in spiced brine. If you’re lucky enough to be in Europe you can buy these on-line in speciality Scandinavian suppliers. Here in

The recipe here is American, though it’s based on a traditional Italian recipe typically served on Christmas Eve. This uses that most traditional of Italian Christmas Eve fish, salt cod or baccalà. Prep time: 20 minutes/Cook time: 20 minutes/Serves: 4-6 (+3 days de-salting) Ingredients:12  5x8cm (2×3″) soaked, desalted baccalà fillets250g (2 cups) of all-purpose flour4

This is a giant pot of warming fish stew, meant for sharing that can be served for any meal over the Christmas period. It’s also great as a family dish for Good Friday. Prep time: 20 minutes/Cook time: 40 minutes/Serves: 4 (+1 hour marinating) Ingredients:For the marinated fish:1.5kg monkfish tail, trimmed of sinews600g cod fillet8

These are classic German Advent biscuits (cookies), served throughout the Christmas season, often with a glass of mulled wine. Prep time: 20 minutes/Cook time: 10 minutes/Makes: 15-18 Ingredients:100g butter75g brown sugar100g black treacle75g blanched almonds, finely chopped1 tsp ground cinnamonpinch of ground cloves1/2 tsp baking soda125g plain flour125g rye flour Method:Combine the butter, sugar and

This is both a Christmas treat and it’s also great for gifting. These are Christmas pudding shaped mini treats made from mixed biscuit crumbs and fruit, dipped in chocolate and decorated with marzipan, angelica and cherries. Prep time: 20 minutes/Cook time: 10 minutes/Makes: 12-16 Ingredients:175g digestive biscuit crumbs50g dried fruit (eg apples, dates, figs, raisins,

This is a modern twist on traditional Christmas stuffing that cooks the stuffing as a terrine-like loaf. This means that no matter what you’re cooking for Christmas lunch the stuffing will go with it. Moreover, you can serve this for breakfast or even as a starter. Of course, you can use this stuffing to actually

Want the traditional flavours of Christmas, but don’t fancy a hot pudding? Then this Christmasy cheesecake might just be the thing for you! This is also a great way of using-up leftover mince pies for a New Year treat. What’s more, this is a no-bake cheesecake, so it’s really easy to prepare. Prep time: 25

The Dundee cake is a traditional Scottish rich fruit cake, originating in the City of Dundee. It’s one of the properly traditional Christmas cakes and this is an authentic Victorian version. A Christmas cake from the time that the modern Christmas was born, if you will. Prep time: 20 minutes/Cook time: 60 minutes/Serves: 10 Ingredients:180g

christmas-leek-brie-pie.png This is a classic but easy to make puff pastry pie filled with a mix of leeks, red bell pepper, button mushrooms and brie cheese that’s bound with eggs and which is traditionally served during the Christmas season. This traditional British pie makes an excellent starter or can be served as a lighter meal

When you think witches are hunting youOpen fresh eggAnd put 21 grains of rice inside.Seal and burry it or put it in a container and fill with sandNo witch can hunt you…. Nature is powerful

An Elder Should Be The One To Pray With Kola Nut Not Your Pastor Or Priest. After Praying Say ‘ISE’ Not ‘Amen’ When An Elder Prays For You.” – Popular Rev Father John Oluoma.

At the end of the bath. Put sea salt on the floor and rub it with your feet while repeating or saying: I free my self from any bad energy inside of me. Rinse the salt with planty of water Finally, pour the water you have prepared over your body, from the neck down, while

As a cider lover, who’s partial to a bottle or three of Savanna, how could I miss out on traditional mulled cider as part of my Christmas recipes? Mulled cider used to be a big thing, but it’s not so commonly prepared these days, having been supplanted by mulled wine. Yet, mulled cider is just

For anyone who’s had a Terry’s Chocolate Orange you will know that the combination of chocolate and orange is a classic one. This recipe is an update of my husband’s Easter fudge cake that’s adapted with Christmas flavours — orange and just a touch of mixed spice. Prep time: 20 minutes/Cook time: 40 minutes/Serves: 12-14

Today’s is a recipe for Christmas Eve, where, traditionally, lighter dishes are often served. Ox cheek is the meat of the moment; much, much cheaper than steak and if braised slowly it’s a cut that’s both flavourful and fall-apart tender. This Italian-inspired dish is great as a starter (where it will serve six) but it