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Month: November 2015

Jette Virdi Crozier Cheese and Fig Tart

Crozier Blue Cheese & Fig Tart Video Recipe by Jette Virdi

This Crozier Blue Cheese and Fig Tart recipe is perfect for St. Stephen’s day to go with all those leftovers. A recipe created exclusively for TheTaste by stylist Jette Virdi. For more Foodie Videos visit TheTaste Youtube Channel. Ingredients: Pastry – 200g flour – 100g butter, cubed and cold – 50ml water Filling – 50 crozier blue cheese – 3 …

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Neven Maguire mushroom soup

Chestnut, Wild Mushroom and Bacon Soup Recipe by Neven Maguire

For this Chestnut, Wild Mushroom and Bacon Soup recipe stock up on cans of vacuum-packed chestnuts, which are normally readily available in good delis, shops and large supermarkets at Christmastime. If you want to keep the soup vegetarian, garnish it with some sautéed mushrooms instead of bacon. Serves 8-10 Ingredients: – 50g (2oz) dried wild mushrooms …

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Siucra Goats Cheese Crostini with Red Onion Marmalade

Goat’s Cheese Crostini Christmas Canapé Recipe by Siúcra

Spoil your guess over the festive season with this simple Goat’s Cheese Crostini Christmas Canape Recipe. Served with a sweet red onion marmalade, that complements the salty goat’s cheese, and a sprig of thyme this crispy canapé is a perfectly balanced bite. Makes 20 Ingredients: Crostini – 1 small baguette – 4 tablespoons olive oil Red Onion Marmalade …

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Guinness and Malt Wheaten Bread Recipe by Margaret M. Johnson

I discovered the recipe for this unusual bread many years ago in Belfast. The secret ingredient is barley malt, thick syrup that gives the bread a moist texture and delicious flavour. Makes 1 loaf Ingredients: – 1 cup/115 g fine whole wheat flour, plus additional for sprinkling – 1 cup/115 g coarse whole wheat flour …

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Jette Virdi Prosecco Jelly

Prosecco Jelly with Edible Glitter & Pomegranate Jewels Video Recipe by Jette Virdi

Prosecco Jelly with Edible Glitter and Pomegranate Jewels; a simple recipe, the perfect Christmas dessert for the festive season. A recipe created exclusively for TheTaste by stylist Jette Virdi. For more Foodie Videos visit TheTaste Youtube Channel. Makes 3 Ingredients: – 330ml prosecco, I used glass moulds that each held 110ml of prosecco – 3 sheets of gelatine – edible …

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Siucra Chocolate Biscuit Puddings

Mini Chocolate Biscuit Puddings Recipe by Siúcra

Chocolate biscuit cake is decorated with Siúcra Rollout Icing Sugar to give it a festive twist in this delicious recipe that is sure to satisfy chocoholics this Christmas. Easy to make, these bite-sized pudding treats require no baking and will add a sweet end to any meal. Makes 10-12 Ingredients: – Siúcra Rollout Icing Sugar – Siúcra …

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Anna Jane Kingston Celeriac Gratin

Celeriac, Potato and Parmesan Gratin Recipe by Anna-Jane Kingston

Certainly a dish in it’s own right, a creamy gratin is a delicious classic that’s indulgent in flavour. Pair it with a nice glass of vino and you’ve got yourself the ultimate comfort food. As a side dish for the Christmas feast, gratin will definitely wow your dining compatriots. I choose celeriac as one of …

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Siucra Thai Beef Salad Canapes

Thai Beef Salad Canapés Recipe by Siúcra

Impress your guests with this Thai Beef Salad Canapés recipe. Lightly seared beef, dressed in a Thai-inspired dressing with finally chopped cucumber, fresh herbs and chilli. Makes 30 Ingredients: – 200g Beef fillet – 1/2 tbsp rapeseed oil – Fresh mint & coriander leaves, roughly chopped – 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely diced – ¼ cucumber, finely diced – Salt …

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Aldi Gingerbread Christmas Tree

Gingerbread Christmas Tree Recipe by Aldi

These Gingerbread Christmas Trees not only look impressive and taste great, but they are fun to make to. Makes 4 large or 8 small trees Ingredients: – 120g Greenvale unsalted butter – 150g The Pantry demerara sugar – 150g Grandessa honey – 350g The Pantry plain flour –  1 tsp The Pantry bicarbonate of soda – 3 tsp …

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Spinach and Smoked Applewood Bread Recipe by John Burke

The Spinach and Smoked Applewood Bread was designed as a variation on traditional ingredients and methods, you can include fillings of your choice. Other variations include Basil Pesto and Chorizo & Parmesan. This bread is normally served as an appetiser. Ingredients: – 2tsp caster sugar – 435ml warm water – 20g fresh yeast – 750g …

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jack frost muffins

Jack Frost Muffins Recipe by Denise’s Delicious Gluten Free Bakery

I love to have these Jack Frost muffins on Christmas Eve morning – I feel Christmas has arrived properly then. I mix all the dry ingredients the night before and have my other ingredients ready in the fridge. It just takes three minutes in the morning to put it all together. Make sure to play …

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Karyn Ryan Cranberry and Raspberry Upside Down Cake

Cranberry & Raspberry Upside Down Cake Recipe by Karyn Ryan

Upside down cakes are my favourite type of comfort cake, and I’ve given my favourite raspberry one a Christmas twist by adding fresh cranberries to it. Ingredients: – ¼ glass mulled wine (optional) – 300g cranberries (fresh or frozen) – 300g raspberries (fresh or frozen) – 450g sugar – 225g unsalted butter, softened – 1 teaspoon lemon zest – 2 teaspoons vanilla …

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Aldi Profiterole Snowmen Towers

Profiterole Snowmen Towers Recipe by Aldi

Get the kids involved in the kitchen this Christmas with these fun Profiterole Snowmen Towers. They are sure to keep them busy (and their tummies full) during the Christmas break. Serves 8 Ingredients: Choux Pastry – 200ml cold water – 50g The Pantry caster sugar – 85g/3oz Cowbelle unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing – 100g The Pantry plain …

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