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These mince pie rolls are my Christmas twist on the classic cinnamon roll. Soft, fluffy dough filled with sweet mincemeat, finished with orange icing and zest, they smell and taste just like Christmas. Watch the Recipe Video Below Mince Pie Rolls Recipe | A Christmas Twist on Cinnamon Rolls Makes 8 Ingredients Dough 450g x Bread Flour 50g x Caster Sugar 7g x Fast-Action Yeast ½ tsp x Salt (a pinch) 200ml x Whole Milk 90g x Butter 1 x Medium Egg Extra Flour (for kneading) Fill

Learn how to make a rich, creamy homemade eggnog recipe from scratch, using a classic custard base. This festive holiday drink is smooth, warming, and perfectly spiced with an optional chocolate eggnog variation for something extra indulgent. Serve warm or chilled and finish with freshly grated nutmeg for the ultimate Christmas treat. Watch The Recipe Video Below Eggnog Recipe: A Classic Homemade Christmas Drink Classic Homemade Eggnog Recipe (With Optional Chocolate Eggnog)

This is my go-to caramelised onion & Gruyère quiche. Rich, savoury, and made completely from scratch. With buttery shortcrust pastry, slow-cooked caramelised onions, a silky custard, and plenty of Gruyère, this is a simple classic that never fails. Perfect served hot or cold for lunch, dinner, or entertaining. Watch The Recipe Video Below A Classic Caramelised Onion & Gruyère Quiche (From Scratch) Ingredients Shortcrust Pastry 200g x Plain (all-purpose) Flour 1 tsp x Salt 100

Roasting the cauliflower completely changes cauliflower cheese. In this post, I’ll show you why roasting makes such a difference to both flavour and texture, and how to create a rich, creamy cheese sauce that’s never watery. From prepping the cauliflower (including the leaves) to making a classic cheese sauce and baking it until golden, this is my method for making cauliflower cheese properly. Watch The Recipe Video Below Best Cauliflower Cheese Recipe With Roasted Cauliflowe

Learn how to make these delicious Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Rolls . Perfect for parties, buffets, Christmas canapés, or an easy make-ahead starter. This simple recipe combines creamy herb filling with rich smoked salmon, rolled up and sliced into beautiful bite-sized pieces. Watch The Recipe Video Below Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Rolls | Easy Party Canapés Ingredients 250g x Full Fat Cream Cheese 170–200g x Smoked Salmon (pre-sliced) 2 x Medium Pickled Gherkins (finely dic

This thousand layer apple cake, also known as invisible apple cake, is a beautifully delicate bake where paper-thin slices of apples melt into a soft, custardy interior while the outside turns lightly crisp and caramelized. It’s a stunning yet simple recipe that transforms everyday apples into an elegant dessert, almost like an apple terrine. The batter is minimal, acting only as a gentle binder, allowing the fruit to shine in every slice. Whether served warm with a dusting o

These homemade Raffaello - style coconut treats are the perfect bite-sized indulgence sweet, creamy, and beautifully simple. Made with just three ingredients, they come together so quickly and taste just like the classic coconut-almond confection. These treats are perfect for an easy handmade gift. Watch The Recipe Video Below 3-Ingredient Raffaello Bites: The Easiest Coconut Treat You’ll Ever Make Makes 15 Ingredients 125g x Desiccated Coconut 200g x Sweetened Condensed Milk

Learn how to roast a whole duck with a crispy skin and a delicious orange, honey, and five-spice glaze! Perfect for Christmas or any special roast dinner. Step-by-step tips for prepping, seasoning, and glazing your duck to perfection. Watch The Recipe Video Below How to Roast a Whole Duck with Glorious Sweet Orange-Five Spice Glaze Serves:  4–6 Prep time:  20 minutes + optional 1–2 days for drying skin Cook time:  2 hours Ingredients For the Duck: 1 x Whole Duck 1 tsp x Salt