Christmas culinary traditions and mysteries Candy canes, mulled wine and turkey with all the trimmings. Every Christmas, we tuck into dishes that we have known and loved for generations. But why do we eat specific foods around the festive season? ...
Goose with pecan stuffing
This goose centerpiece is perfect for an extra special Christmas dinner. Served with scrumptious pecan, bacon and sage stuffing balls and delicious red wine and blackberry gravy, this is a real festive feast. Ingredients Metri ...
Orange, almond and cardamom madeleines recipe
Madeleines are quick to make and small enough to enjoy after a big meal. If you're able to have them straight from the oven, they really are spectacular. Here, the cakes are combined with orange zest and cardamom for a lovely, gently spiced flavour, ...
Christmas apple pickle recipe
Bramley are seasonal and readily available around Christmas time. You’ll note from the ingredients that there are strong flavours going on here with the vinegar providing a tart taste, as well as its pickling properties. Spicy aromatics such as cinn ...
A dozen Christmas shortbreads recipe
Take one simple, delicious, buttery shortbread recipe and transform it very easily into a whole array of flavours and shapes. Of course, don’t keep these just for Christmas, everyone loves freshly baked shortbread all through the year. Maybe just pu ...