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Spiced Apple Filo Triangles

Crispy filo pastry triangles filled with spiced apple, raisins, and pistachios, then deep-fried until golden and delicious.

Yorkshire Curd Tart

A traditional vegetarian tart featuring rich curd cheese, sweet raisins, and zesty lemon in a crisp shortcrust pastry shell.

Ginger Trifle

A quick layered dessert featuring ginger cake, smooth custard, and whipped cream folded with raisins and crunchy pecans.

Ginger Wine and Whisky Fruit Cake

A beautifully moist tea cake laced with ginger wine and whisky, featuring spice and mixed dried fruits.

Carol's Bran Muffins

Wholesome bran muffins made with mashed bananas, lemon-infused milk, and raisins, baked until golden brown and perfectly risen.

Roasted Celtic Scallops, Cauliflower, Raisins and Capers

Hand-dived scallops served with smooth cauliflower purée, caramelized florets, and a rich butter sauce featuring raisins and capers.

Venison with Red Cabbage Slaw

Richly flavoured venison steaks served with a crunchy, sour-sweet red cabbage, apple, and raisin slaw marinated in red wine vinaigrette.

Peshwari Naan

Sweet, nutty Indian flatbread filled with pistachios and raisins, grilled until golden and brushed with melted butter.

Chocolate Fridge Cake

A simple no-bake chocolate treat made with crushed biscuits, dried fruit, and nuts, perfect for making with children.

Orange Rice Cake

A nutritious and filling rice cake infused with orange, vanilla, and lemon, perfect for breakfast or teatime snacks.

Swiss Muesli

A healthy breakfast of oats, dried fruits, and nuts soaked in apple juice, topped with yogurt and fresh honey.

Pasta con Sarde

A traditional Sicilian pasta dish featuring sardines, fennel, raisins, and pine nuts simmered in white wine and olive oil.

Roast Poussin with Tomato Chutney and Raisin Pilau

Marinated roast poussin served with a spiced raisin rice pilau and a savory, thick tomato chutney.

Braised Moorish-Style Pigs' Cheeks with Picada and Garlic-Cumin Potatoes

Slow-cooked pork cheeks braised in sherry and stock, served with cumin-infused mashed potatoes and a fresh almond picada paste.

Baked Stuffed Apples in Cider

Apples stuffed with mincemeat, raisins, and almonds, baked in cider and served with a rich, buttery cider-infused caramel cream syrup.

Greek-Style Salad

A light vegetarian salad combining crumbled feta cheese, diced beef tomato, raisins, and fresh herbs with a simple vinaigrette.

Griddled Pork with Apple Salad

Griddled pork chop served with a fresh salad of apple, cheddar cheese, raisins, and a white wine vinegar dressing.

Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic, Raisins and Rice

A quick stir-fry featuring chicken breast, sweet raisins, and tomato served over fluffy steamed basmati rice with fresh coriander.

Annika's Glögg (Annika’s Mulled Wine)

A traditional Scandinavian Christmas mulled wine infused with warming spices, orange peel, and sugar, served with almonds and raisins.

German Sticky Buns (Schnecken)

Sweet, spiral-shaped German buns featuring a sticky pecan topping and a spiced cinnamon and dried fruit filling.

Elizabethan Rabbit Pie

A sumptuous rabbit pie featuring dried fruits, grapes, and red wine, topped with shortcrust pastry and hard-boiled eggs.

Spiced Beef Empanadas

Flavorful Argentinian pastries filled with spiced minced beef, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and raisins, then fried until golden and crisp.

Christmas Cake with Pecan Marzipan and Brandy Butter Icing

A rich fruit cake topped with homemade pecan marzipan and brandy butter icing, perfect for festive celebrations.

Rich Moist All-Purpose Fruit Cake

A versatile, moist fruit cake made by boiling sugars and cream before mixing with dried fruits and baking.

Simnel Cake Cupcakes

Moist mini-fruitcakes featuring a golden marzipan center and cream cheese, topped with marzipan and traditional decorative gold balls.

Simple Two-Tiered Wedding Cake

A beautiful two-tiered fruit cake layered with marzipan and fondant icing, perfect for weddings and special celebrations.

Quail Salad with Celery, Grapes and Shallot Purée

Tender poached and pan-fried quail served with chicken liver parfait, sweet raisin purée, shallots, and crisp sourdough toast.

Grilled Lamb with Couscous and Yoghurt Dressing

Lamb neck fillets simmered in a red wine reduction, served over herbed couscous with green beans and fresh tzatziki.

Traditional Wedding Cake

A magnificent three-tiered fruit cake rich with spices, dried fruits, and brandy, decorated with handmade sugar flowers and royal icing.

Ale Fruit Loaf

A traditional fruit cake soaked in strong ale overnight, then baked until firm. Perfect with cheese or jam.

Elizabethan Lamb Stew

A fragrant lamb stew featuring apricots, raisins, spices, and honey, slow-cooked to perfection and served with couscous.

Bircher Muesli

A convenient, make-ahead breakfast featuring grated apple, rolled oats, seeds, and cashew milk soaked overnight for a creamy texture.

Mulled Wine Baked Fruit

Apples, pears, cherries, and raisins are poached in red wine with festive spices for a warm Christmas fruit compote.

Nutty Oat Energy Bars

Healthy homemade energy bars made by combining toasted oats, nuts, and dried fruit with melted peanut butter and honey.

Sardine Beccafico

Summery Mediterranean starter of stuffed baked sardines with breadcrumbs, olives, and citrus, ready in just twenty minutes.

Apple Noodle Tart with Toasted Almonds and Ginger Crème Fraîche

A nutty apple tart featuring spiralized apple 'noodles', warm spices, and a refreshing ginger-infused crème fraîche topping.

Rum and Orange Flapjacks

Zesty flapjacks with rum-soaked raisins, toasted pine nuts, and golden syrup baked until golden brown and cut into squares.

Biscotti with Limoncello

Handmade Italian biscotti packed with dried fruits, perfectly paired with a chilled, homemade zesty lemon liqueur.

Caramelised Pineapple with Rum and Raisin Ice Cream and Oven-Dried Pineapple

Pan-fried pineapple slices served with homemade rum and raisin ice cream, caramel sauce, and crisp oven-dried pineapple garnishes.

Carrot Cake with Candied Carrots

A spiced wholemeal carrot cake with toasted pecans, coconut, and dried fruit, topped with cream icing and glazed baby carrots.

Chicken Liver Pâté with Figs, Chutney and Ciabatta Toast

Simple chicken liver pâté served with homemade fig chutney, fresh salad, and toasted ciabatta. Perfect for picnics or dinner parties.

Christmas Cake Wreath

A spicy, fruit-packed festive wreath cake soaked in whisky, baked slowly and decorated with thick icing and glacé fruit.

Crème Caramel with Biscotti

Indulgent baked vanilla custards with a caramel base, served alongside crispy homemade fruit and nut biscotti biscuits.

Elizabethan Pot-Roast Chicken with Spiced Plums and Creamy Leeks

Succulent pot-roasted chicken cooked with spiced plums and red wine, served alongside savory, tender creamed leeks and onions.

Fat Rascals

Fruity scones prepared by rubbing fats into flour, mixing with dried fruit and spices, then baking until golden brown.

Fig Cake with a Dried Fig Chutney and Cheddar Cheese

A savoury-sweet almond cake topped with fresh figs, served alongside a homemade dried fig chutney and sliced cheddar cheese.

Figgy Dowdy Pudding with Custard

An eighteenth-century ship pudding made with soaked dried fruits, suet, and spices, served with a rich homemade egg custard.

Harissa Chicken and Potato Stew with Herby Chickpea Salad

A spicy homemade harissa chicken stew served alongside a refreshing, herb-packed chickpea and raisin salad.

Pear Chutney

A fragrant fruit preserve made by caramelising dried fruits and spices before simmering pears in a cider vinegar reduction.

Pineapple Upside-Down Sponge with Rum and Raisin Ice Cream

Caramelised pineapple topped with light sponge cake, served alongside homemade rum and raisin ice cream for a classic indulgent dessert.

Pork Chop with Stuffed Baked Apples, Roasted Shallots and Boulangère Potatoes

Pan-seared pork chops served alongside slow-roasted stock-infused potatoes, caramelized onions, and Calvados-soaked fruit stuffed apples.

Smoked Fishcakes with Gooseberry Chutney and Celery and Watercress Salad

Smoked mackerel fishcakes served with quick seasonal chutney and a light celery and watercress salad.

Stilton Rarebit with Tomato and Raisin Chutney

Stuffed mushrooms with a rich Stilton rarebit topping served alongside a homemade sweet and tangy tomato and raisin chutney.

Cinnamon and Apple Turnover

A quick vegetarian dessert featuring spiced apples and raisins wrapped in crisp filo pastry, served with custard and icing sugar.

Feta-Crusted Lamb with Coriander and Raisin Couscous

Grilled lamb chops topped with melted feta cheese, served over a fragrant coriander and raisin couscous salad.

Papaya Mousse with Raisin Butterscotch Sauce

A light papaya mousse served over a rich, golden raisin butterscotch sauce and garnished with fresh mint.

Raisin Pancakes with Kumquat Butterscotch Sauce

Fluffy raisin pancakes served in a stack and drizzled with a homemade citrusy kumquat butterscotch cream sauce.

Raisin Scones with Vanilla Cream

Sweet raisin scones served with fresh vanilla-infused whipped cream, perfect for a classic afternoon tea treat.

Roasted Sweet Pepper Stuffed with Couscous and Feta

Roasted red pepper halves filled with a savory mixture of fluffy couscous, tart lemon, raisins, and crumbled feta cheese.

Banana Cake

A moist, spiced, nutty banana bread perfect for breakfast or tea. Batch-bake and freeze the extra loaves.

Easy Bread and Butter Pudding

A classic dessert using leftover bread layered with sliced apples and raisins, soaked in sweet custard and baked until golden.

Rum and Raisin Baked Cheesecake

A rich, boozy dessert featuring rum-soaked raisins, a creamy cheese filling, and a crunchy digestive biscuit base.

Courgette (Zucchini) Bread

A moist, spiced American classic cake made with grated courgettes, pineapple, walnuts, and raisins in two loaf tins.

Sugar-Free Spiced Carrot Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

A sugar-free carrot cake featuring ground almonds, raisins, and walnuts, topped with a zesty orange cream cheese frosting.

Boreks

Vegetarian pastry parcels filled with seasoned feta, raisins, and parsley, baked until golden-brown and crisp. Perfect for snacks or lunchboxes.

Carrot and Courgette Muffins

Moist, nutritious muffins packed with grated vegetables and raisins, perfect for children's lunchboxes and healthy snacking.

Chunky Banana Bread

A simple tea-time treat featuring mashed bananas, raisins, and vanilla, baked until golden and sliced for serving.

Find-The-Filling Buns

Savoury buns made by kneading varied fillings into a simple yeast dough and proving them directly in the oven.

Marmalade Cake

A simple vegetarian loaf cake using pantry staples, marmalade, and orange juice, perfect for baking with children.

Toadstool House Novelty Cake

Spiced pumpkin cakes decorated with sugarpaste and buttercream to resemble a whimsical toadstool house set in a detailed garden.

Yellow Rice

A fragrant vegetarian basmati rice dish seasoned with saffron, enriched with butter, and studded with sweet soaked raisins.

Crispy Filo Mince Pies with Pear and Apple Mincemeat

Lighter vegetarian mince pies using filo pastry and fresh fruit filling, served with a sweetened vanilla Greek yogurt dollop.

Apple, Walnut and Raisin Chaussons with Cheshire Cheese

Delicious apple turnovers featuring a British twist with crumbly Cheshire cheese, walnuts, and raisins encased in flaky homemade pastry.

Apricot and Brandy Christmas Cake

A festive fruit cake featuring brandy-soaked apricots, currants, and raisins, baked slowly until firm and golden brown.

Mary Berry's Classic Christmas Cake

A rich fruit cake soaked in brandy, covered with marzipan and royal icing, perfect for a traditional Christmas celebration.

Mary Berry's Classic Fruit Cake

A rich celebration fruit cake packed with brandy-soaked dried fruits, citrus zest, and nuts, baked slowly for deep flavor.

Mincemeat Streusel

A quick Christmas traybake featuring homemade mincemeat on a shortcrust base, finished with a grated buttery streusel topping.

Plum Pudding

A traditional steamed Christmas pudding made with dried fruits, suet, breadcrumbs, and spices, served with brandy sauce or rum butter.

Panettone Soufflé

A light festive dessert featuring panettone soufflés served with a spiced orange mousse and walnut liqueur sauce.

Terrine of Capricorn Goats' Cheese, Apples and Celery and a Salad of Toasted Walnuts and Raisins

A sophisticated chilled goats' cheese terrine layered with apple and celery, served with a walnut vinaigrette and raisin salad.

Gluten-Free Christmas Cake

A delicious wheat, gluten, and sugar-free Christmas cake made with dried fruits, nuts, and aromatic spices.

Gluten-Free Christmas Pudding

A festive steamed pudding made with dried fruits, spices, and pear purée, suitable for various dietary requirements.

Gluten-Free Mince Pies

Speciality vegetarian mince pies made with homemade fruit mincemeat and gluten-free pastry, suitable for those with wheat or dairy allergies.

Turkey Roasted in Honey

A whole turkey stuffed with a fruit and nut mixture, coated in honey and roasted until dark and succulent.

Coleslaw Cucumber Sticks

Healthy vegetarian snacks featuring cucumber boats filled with a creamy apple, carrot, and beetroot mixture, topped with sweet raisins.

Apple Croustade With Armagnac Custard

A French-style apple dessert featuring caramelized fruit topped with spiced, scrunched filo pastry and served with a rich boozy custard.

Baked Apple with Custard

A microwave-softened apple stuffed with honey-raisin mixture, served with a rich, silky homemade egg custard.

Ginger Cake Gâteau with Caramelised Pecans

A layered dessert featuring rum-soaked ginger cake, sliced bananas, and a raisin-custard cream, topped with homemade crunchy caramelised pecans.

Lamb, Red Wine and Rosemary Casserole

A hearty lamb casserole slow-cooked with red wine and rosemary, served with crispy potato stacks and braised red cabbage.

Pork Fillet with Apple, Wine and Chervil Sauce and Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

Pan-seared pork fillet and apple slices served with a creamy white wine sauce and roasted rosemary-scented sweet potatoes.

Sautéed Apples with Custard

Golden sautéed apples with raisins and cinnamon served with a smooth, rich homemade egg custard.

Glögg

Slowly warm red wine with sugar, honey, and spices before serving over raisins and crushed hazelnuts.

Perfect Christmas Pudding

A classic rich fruit pudding with brandy-soaked dried fruits, citrus, and spices, steamed to perfection and storeable until Christmas.

Quick Korma

An aromatic, creamy vegetable korma featuring mushrooms, spinach, hazelnuts, and raisins in a spiced yogurt and crème fraîche sauce.

Chocolate Fruit Cake

A dark, moist, and squidgy Christmas cake featuring prunes, raisins, coffee liqueur, and cocoa, decorated with gold stars and glitter.

Cranberry-Studded Mincemeat

A vegetarian mincemeat packed with port, brandy, spices, and dried fruit, simmered into a rich, flavorful paste.

Apricot Couronne

Make teatime special with this sweet, glazed crown of rich bread stuffed with apricots, walnuts, and raisins.

Black Bun

A moist, fruity cake covered with rich pastry traditionally eaten at Hogmanay. Features raisins, currants, spices, and whisky.

Chicken and Chorizo Empanadas

Traditional Spanish-style pastry pockets filled with roasted chicken, spicy chorizo, cumin, and raisins, then baked until golden and crispy.

St Lucia Buns

Saffron-infused, raisin-studded Swedish buns shaped into scrolls and baked until golden brown for a festive Christmas snack.