Tis the season to be laden down with delectable choices for your hourly indulgence and you deserve so much more than a handful of Roses. In the weeks leading up to the big day and the twilight period between Christmas and New Year, you have the perfect excuse to go baking mad and ensure your […]
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This light and fluffy Christmas Pavlova by Siúcra is a showstopping centrepiece for your dinner table. Christmas Pavlova Recipe by Siúcra Serves: 10Prep time: 25 minutesCooking time: 1 hour and 30 minutesTotal time: 2 hoursDifficulty level: Intermediate Ingredients: 9 egg whites 450g Siúcra Caster Sugar 3 tsp white vinegar 1½ tbsp cornflour For the filling: 250g raspberries ½ lemon, juiced 50g Siúcra
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Winter solstice is 21 December, the shortest day and longest night of the year, when the sun is lowest in the sky. The Irish for winter solstice, an grianstad, literally translates as ‘the sun stop’. In secondary school we visited the Newgrange monument, the 5,200-year-old Neolithic passage tomb in the Boyne Valley, Co. Meath. It’s
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This rocky road is the perfect Christmas treat thanks to its festive colour scheme. It would be a great handmade gift to make for someone, wrapped up in a gorgeous parcel – what a lovely surprise for a lucky recipient! Ingredients: Makes 16 70g macadamia nuts 600g white chocolate, chopped 70g butter, diced 2 tbsp
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Ingredients: 75g self-raising flour 175g brown sugar 3 eggs 175g butter 1tsp mixed spice 1tsp ground cinnamon 1tsp ground ginger Pinch of salt 600g mixed raisins, sultanas, citrus peel, apricots, cherries Juice and zest of 2 clementines 100g breadcrumbs 5tbsp brandy 300ml port Method: Soak the raisin mix in brandy for at least 1 hour.
Christmas Pudding with Port & Clementines Recipe by Monika Coghlan of Pepperazzi Read More »
A simple dessert and a great way to showcase quality fruit. The mixture of the custard and whipped cream pulls this Eton mess recipe up from the average category, especially with the vanilla pod. Basil and strawberry go wonderfully together and the better the fruit, the better this dish will eat. It looks pretty fancy
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In our house, when making the pudding, we keep the fantastic tradition of stirring – each family member has a go and makes a wish (usually about possible large Christmas gifts!) I’ve added ginger here for a tasty twist to this pudding – and also to add another level to the festive flavours. Makes a 900ml
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Get-ahead puddings are great. I make this frozen classic every year without fail. It looks amazing, is crazy delicious, and is a clever assembly job. It’s a sort of cross between a summer pud and an Arctic roll, and it’s sure to wow. Serves: 12 Total time: 20 minutes, plus freezing Ingredients: – 2 x 500g
These healthier, vegan Zimtsterne are real crowd pleasers. They are a gluten-free spin-off of the flavoursome, traditional German Christmas biscuit. I can’t think of a single German household where these wouldn’t make an appearance on the yearly Christmas sweets platter. For me, Zimtsterne, Spekulatius and Spritzgebaeck are the holy trinity of Christmas treats. Even if
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Panettone is an Italian Christmas staple, an enriched bread laced with delicious dried fruit and a little rum. There is only one way to improve on this king of breads, and that is to transform it into a luxurious bread and butter pudding. Want to take it to another level as a Christmas dessert? Butter
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Whisk up a batch of Siúcra’s Chocolate Dipped Meringues this Christmas. These tasty little bites are light and airy and are dipped in melted chocolate and chopped nuts for a sweet and salty flavour combination. Makes 40 small meringues Ingredients: – 3 egg whites – 180g Siúcra Granulated Sugar – 2 tbsp Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar – 30g
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Chewy sweet oatmeal cookie cups filled with an easily made dairy free coconut sugar caramel, topped with melted dark chocolate, these are sure to be a crowd pleaser. The perfect balance of indulgence and health in every bite. Makes 12 large cookie cups Ingredients: For the oatmeal cookie base – 2 cups (180g) jumbo oats – 1
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A trifle is always a welcome addition to the Christmas dinner table, but this Chocolate Pecan Brownie Trifle with Orange Blossom Cream is sure to be a talking point long after you have scraped the very last bite of chocolately goodness from the bowl. Created by chef Clodagh McKenna for The National Dairy Council this
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For a delicious belly-warming treat this winter, try Siúcra’s Mini Apple Tarte Tatin served with a dollop of Cinnamon Crème. Tart apples are caramelised using Siúcra’s Golden Granulated Sugar and wrapped in crispy pastry to make this French classic. The individual servings are perfect if you’re hosting a party or afternoon tea over the festive
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For a delicious belly-warming treat this winter, try Siúcra’s Mini Apple Tarte Tatin recipe served with a dollop of Cinnamon Crème. Tart apples are caramelised using Siúcra’s Golden Granulated Sugar and wrapped in crispy pastry to make this French classic. The individual servings are perfect if you’re hosting a party or afternoon tea over the
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The ability to make meringue is one of the key skills in any home cook’s repertoire and once you have mastered it you will be whipping up all manner of delectable desserts. Think Pavlova, Queen of Puddings etc. I also like to make meringue roulades which always look stunning. I must have made hundreds of
Damson, Blackberry & Port Meringue Roulade Recipe by Niamh Mannion Read More »
One of Ireland’s best loved chefs Rachel Allen shares her traditional Christmas Cake Recipe, but adds a twist with toasted almond paste. Follow this simple recipe video and take the stress out of your Christmas cake baking this year. ABOUT RACHEL ALLEN Rachel Allen was brought up in Dublin and left home at eighteen
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For those with a sweet tooth, Christmas most definitely is the most wonderful time of the year. The entire month of December is sprinkled with sweet moments: Neighbours calling with freshly baked gingerbread cookies, the constant supply of mince pies in the office, and of course, the pinnacle of your holiday sugar high, the Christmas
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Light up your Christmas and your cookie jar with these star shaped cookies. Makes approx 30 Ingredients: – 115g Siúcra Caster Sugar – Siúcra Rollout Icing Sugar – Siúcra Icing sugar – 100g butter, at room temperature – 1 medium egg – 2tsp vanilla extract – 250g plain white flour To Ice – Red icing colour To Decorate – Silver balls Method: 1. Preheat
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