When you’re the cook of the house, you spend quite enough time in the kitchen on Christmas Day as it is. And, after those time-consuming nibbles, the smoked salmon starter and the turkey-with-all-the-trimmings main event, the last thing you want is a pudding that demands even more hands-on time at the culinary coalface. For me, …
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Best Slow-Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe
Year after year, this creamy, lemon herb chicken is one of our most-loved recipes, and it’s easy to see why. By cooking low and slow in a creamy lemon herb sauce, the humble chicken breast is transformed into something that practically melts in your mouth. After searing the chicken, the dish becomes practically hands-off thanks …
Best Cauliflower Leek Soup Recipe
SavePrint If you cook from our recipes, you know our love for cauliflower is strong. This soup is the perfect, easy dinner when you want to warm up. Vegetarian? Skip the bacon and use vegetable broth. Read More Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Cooking is easier on the app. Download for free! Ingredients See All …
Best Cranberry Glaze Bundt Cake Recipe
If you’re looking to stun with your holiday dessert this year, then this glazed Bundt cake is here for you. There’s something about a Bundt cake that’s just so classic and elegant; plus, the pan does all of the hard work for you. This holiday version is full of juicy, tart cranberries and is warmly …
Best Cranberry Bliss Party Mix Recipe
Get ready to usher in the festive season with a truly irresistible treat: cranberry bliss party mix! This isn’t just any Chex Mix; it’s a vibrant explosion of holiday cheer, much like its sister—our copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar—but in a shareable way. We’re taking the classic, beloved puppy chow base and infusing it with …
Best Gingerbread Millionaire Shortbread Bars Recipe
Gingerbread cookie lovers—these shortbread bars are the decadent upgrade the classic holiday dessert needs. Layers of chocolate and ginger caramel top tender spiced shortbread for a festive twist on this classic British bar. They’re the perfect homemade food gift to add to your holiday cookie tin that will guarantee your friends and family calling you …
How to turn excess nuts and seeds into a barnstoming festive pudding – recipe | Christmas food and drink
Last Christmas we visited my in-laws in Cape Town, where, at over 30C, a traditional Christmas pudding just didn’t feel quite right. But my mother-in-law and her friend created the most delicious feast: a South African braai (barbecue) followed by an incredible ice-cream Christmas pudding made by mashing vanilla ice-cream with a mix of tutti …
Party starters: Jacob Kenedy’s Italian Christmas canapes – recipes | Christmas food and drink
I am evolving as a host, and coming to realise that those rich dishes that crown our festive tables shine brightest when surrounded by contrasting and lighter bites – before, around and after, rather than just on the day itself. I do enjoy angels and devils on horseback, devilled eggs, little sausages wrapped in bacon, …
Christmas main course made easy: Max Rocha’s braised turkey legs with colcannon – recipes | Christmas food and drink
We often braise chicken and rabbit legs at Cafe Cecilia, because all the preparation and cooking can be done ahead of time, and it’s then just about heating them gently to serve. For Christmas, I often employ much the same process for turkey legs – it’s a lovely way to eat them. Serve with colcannon, …
Best Gingerbread Cookie Bark Recipe
Congratulations, you’ve stumbled upon the perfect recipe for your holiday season. An amalgamation of all the festive holiday flavors, this bark blends white chocolate with all your favorite holiday spices. It is topped with gingerbread cookies to create a simple yet delightful treat. Feel free to experiment with different spices and adjust the recipe to …









