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Haggis Pie
This is from my mother's recipe book, part of her Scottish heritage. She called it Haggis Pie to make it more appealing to her grandchildren

Nicky
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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Pumpkin Soup
A delicious autumnal soup which is a great way to use the pumpkin flesh after Halloween. Recommend toasting the seeds to sprinkle on top too

Nicky
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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Easter Fairy Cakes
Fairy cakes are smaller than cupcakes and therefore ideal for younger children. This simple recipe is one I've had since my children were...

Nicky
Apr 4, 20221 min read
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Easter treats
Easter is synonymous with eggs, and if you have children, (or even if you don't!) it's the chocolate ones that count. We always have lots...

Nicky
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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Royal Icing
... or glacé icing as my grandmother called it. As with the marzipan, this is very easy to make and will finish off your Christmas cake...

Nicky
Dec 23, 20201 min read
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Marzipan
... or almond icing as my grandmother called it. This is very easy to make and well worth the effort for your home-made Christmas cake. I...

Nicky
Dec 23, 20202 min read
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Brandy Butter
Sometimes called 'hard' sauce, this is an essential accompaniment to your Christmas Pudding which will slowly melt into the hot sponge to...

Nicky
Dec 21, 20201 min read
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Mince Pies
Mince pies have been a Yuletide tradition for centuries. Whether you're serving them at a party with a glass of mulled wine or as a...

Nicky
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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Cranberry upside-down cake
Here I have adapted my gooseberry upside-down cake to make a cranberry version - a perfect fruity pudding for Christmas Eve or Boxing Day...

Nicky
Dec 9, 20202 min read
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Cranberry and Orange Chutney
This is a festive chutney for Christmas which keeps much longer than cranberry sauce and is just as tasty. An obvious accompaniment to...

Nicky
Dec 4, 20201 min read
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Christmas Pudding
Most households have a recipe for Christmas pudding, quite often one which has been handed down through the generations. Sometimes called...

Nicky
Dec 1, 20203 min read
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Candied Peel
I found this tucked into my mother’s recipe book and decided it was perfect for Christmas. It isn't difficult to make and is worth...

Nicky
Nov 23, 20202 min read
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Chocolate oat cookies
A fruity oat cookie which is easy to make and loved by all. At Christmas time, I make them with dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.

Nicky
Nov 20, 20201 min read
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Christmas mincemeat
Here’s a recipe for old fashioned mincemeat (essential for your mince pies) which I discovered in my mother’s book. It includes carrots -...

Nicky
Nov 15, 20202 min read
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Christmas Cake
The smell of Christmas comes early in our house when cake, mincemeat and pudding are all made in advance, ready for the big day. This is...

Nicky
Nov 9, 20202 min read
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Chocolate chunk pumpkin cookies
If you have a pumpkin or two left from Halloween, I would recommend making these cookies to feed hungry mouths. A combination of dark...

Nicky
Nov 1, 20202 min read
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Barmbrack
Barmbrack is an Irish tea loaf traditionally associated with Halloween when a number of objects would be stirred into the mix before...

Nicky
Oct 27, 20202 min read
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Festive Gingerbread
A soft, melt-in-the-mouth gingerbread that is loved by young and old. I have used this recipe for years, usually to make gingerbread men...

Nicky
Oct 22, 20201 min read
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Pumpkin soda bread
Homemade pumpkin soda bread for a Halloween lunch with a crusty topping and a soft inside. A few simple ingredients and no kneading or...

Nicky
Oct 13, 20202 min read
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Cream Crowdie
A traditional Scottish dessert made from toasted oats, cream, raspberries and whisky. Also known as Cranachan, this is a quick, tasty and...

Nicky
Jul 6, 20201 min read
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