Category: Christmas

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+ Celebrations, Christmas, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Mulled wine, and then just finish off with a spoonful of imbuljuta

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‘I like to stir a spoonful of imbuljuta, the chestnut and chocolate local Christmas hot drink into mulled wine – and the result  is delicious result’   Mulled Wine 2 oranges, juice and zest of 1 orange grated zest of a lemon 100g sugar or equivalent stevia 6 cloves, plus extra for garnish 1 cinnamon stick A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg a pinch … Read More Mulled wine, and then just finish off with a spoonful of imbuljuta

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+ Baking, Cake, Christmas, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Lifestyle, Uncategorized, Weekend & Holiday Baking

Healthier Christmas Cake with Olive Oil

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Gluten-free, lactose-free and reduced sugar diets are hot topics these days.

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+ Celebrations, Christmas, Easter, Entertaining, Fish and Seafood, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day

When vol au vents take centre stage

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Vol au vents are easy to make and even easier when you use the ready made packs that are precooked. Valentine’s is a day for entertaining and this is a perfect option for a starter or a little nibble served with drinks.

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+ Bars and Slices, Celebrations, Christmas, Desserts, Food, Lactose Free, No Bake, Reduced Fat, Reduced Sugar, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian

Healthier Maltese Style Christmas Log

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The Maltese Christmas log is an unbelievably easy to make. It is a no-bake, fuss-free quick recipe and it will always taste wonderful as long as you use a good quality chocolate to coat it. It is usually made with condensed milk.

I think every can relax and enjoy their favourite sweets at Christmas but for a healthier, vegan, no added processed sugar version, try this recipe !

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+ Baking, Cake, Celebrations, Christmas, Uncategorized

Christmas Tunis Cake

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‘As an alternative to those who do not enjoy dried fruits and/or nuts, here is the recipe for a traditional Christmas Tunis Cake.

The history of this cake intrigues me because it has no association with Tunis. It appeared on the supermarket shelves in the 70s when it was commercially produced by McVities. In recent years it seems to have become popular again.’

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+ Baking, Cake, Celebrations, Christmas, Gluten Free, Uncategorized

Gluten Free Christmas Cake

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‘This cake has no added refined sugar and I use ground almonds instead of flour. I love the taste and texture. If you prefer it sweeter add some stevia.

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+ Baking, Celebrations, Chocolate, Christmas, Muffins and Cupcakes, Uncategorized

Christmas is coming ! Quick and Easy Chocolate Muffins

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These chocolate muffins are so quick and easy to make and they are so soft and delicious that I think most people will not be able to resist a second one.

During Christmas week or a weekend in December they are ideal a any tie of the day and a good start to the weekend as a late breakfast too with a cup of coffee. Thick, dark and silky chocolate gives you an instant lift and you can also omit the icing and sprinkle oats, museli or your favourite seeds on top before baking.

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+ Baking, Breads, Celebrations, Christmas, Uncategorized, Weekend & Holiday Baking

Egg free Christmas mincemeat Loaf with Buttermilk

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‘Every year I save some of my Christmas Mincemeat to use the following year. The flavour matures and the taste improves over time and once we start to approach the beginning of November I like to use it up and make this egg free mincemeat loaf which is absolutely effortless but starts to remind me that Christmas is only round the corner. I made a variety of two different loaves this week, one in real time during the tv show.

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+ Celebrations, Christmas, Uncategorized

My mincemeat is maturing

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Suet-fee mincemeat for Christmas from Lea Hogg

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+ Baking, Bars and Slices, Celebrations, Christmas, Uncategorized, Weekend & Holiday Baking

How to make Festive Biscotti using mincemeat

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‘biscotti made with mincemeat and studded with colourful glace cherries will spice up any Christmas gathering.  I use almond meal [or ground almonds] mixed with the flour.  For a gluten free option use gluten free self raising flour.’ You will need: 1 cup mincemeat [mincepie filling] 2 cups self raising flour 1 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda a pinch of salt … Read More How to make Festive Biscotti using mincemeat

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+ Celebrations, Christmas, No Bake, Uncategorized, Vegan

Christmas Dried Fruit Log for the Cheeseboard [Vegan, gluten free]

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‘Make your dried fruit mini-log long and slim; it will look great on a Christmas cheese board served with fresh fruit, Maltese Galletti, chutney and pickles.

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+ Baking, Cake, Christmas, Uncategorized

Collins Street Style Christmas Cake

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Collins Street Christmas Cake Lea Hogg Recipe

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