It's not too late to make your own mincemeat - this last minute chocolate cherry mincemeat doesn't need maturing so you can use it straight away! The big day is almost here! I can't believe it's Christmas Eve. December really has flown by so quickly. How are Christmas preparations going with you? Are you super organised, or do you do all your gift shopping today? If you're the latter, you're very brave!! I prefer to get all my shopping and wrapping done and dusted by today so I ... continue reading...
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Honey Mustard Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Liven up your roast dinner with these delicious honey mustard roasted parsnips and carrots - easy to make and so delicious. They can be prepared in advance if you need to be organised. What's your favourite part of a roast dinner? Apart from the stuffing, my absolute favourite has to be roasted veg. I'm especially fond of parsnips and I always make extra because I can't help sneaking a few when I take them out of the oven (by the way I do NOT recommend doing this - I've burnt my mouth ... continue reading...
Sausagemeat Sage and Cranberry Stuffing Balls
Looking for an easy, hassle free stuffing recipe you can make in advance? Look no further than these sausagemeat, sage and cranberry stuffing balls! I believe that all the little "extra" side dishes make Christmas dinner truly exceptional, and stuffing is no exception. It just wouldn't feel right without it! I have 3 favourite recipes - Nigella Lawson's amazing gingerbread stuffing, chestnut stuffing (recipe coming soon!) and this sausagemeat, sage and cranberry stuffing. I've ... continue reading...
Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham
This succulent, juicy orange marmalade glazed ham makes the perfect centrepiece for any celebratory meal. The gammon is simmered in orange juice and festive spices before being covered in a zesty marmalade glaze. I couldn't contemplate Christmas without a cooked ham! I cook a ham every Christmas simply because we all love it, but it's mainly for my number two son who doesn't do turkey. Not that I mind in the slightest! I look forward to using up the leftovers just as much as I enjoy ... continue reading...
Roasted Pumpkin macaroni cheese
Super creamy, super cheesy macaroni with roasted cubes of earthy pumpkin in every bite, this roasted pumpkin macaroni cheese is a perfect Winter Warmer! Can you believe it's the 1st November?? This year has flown past at an alarming rate. It kind of feels like we're in limbo between Autumn and Winter here in the highlands. The last few days of October brought the first morning frost, yet the lush Autumnal colours of the leaves on the trees are still around. We had some beautiful ... continue reading...