» Listings for December 2016

1. Christmas Chocolate Fudge with Cherries, Pistachio & Coconut Recipe

   Posted on 7:58pm Wednesday 14th Dec 2016

   

   Author: Magdalena Marsden

   Whilst I really love chocolate, one can't simply survive on eating chocolate alone! And that is why I often venture to making traditional sweets, especially before Christmas.

   This Christmas Chocolate Fudge with Cherries, Pistachio & Coconut Recipe is the perfect recipe to make and give away as a token festive gift. Make your own gift boxes or just add a pretty ribbon and a Christmas gift tag and you have a truly special festive gift. I really love the colours in this recipe, as they are very christmassy on their own and of course the flavour comes from the chocolate you use (the stronger, darker one you use the stronger flavour you will get).

2. Rich Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

   Posted on 8:13pm Sunday 11th Dec 2016

   

   Author: Magdalena Marsden

   I'm normally not too keen on fruit cakes, but this Rich Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe is quite special. The flavour changes depending on what dried fruit you bake the cake with and the type of alcohol you use to 'feed' the cake. This fruit cake is best made about 4-6 weeks before Christmas to give you enough time to feed it and for the flavour to develop.

3. Christmas Baubles Cake Pops Recipe

   Posted on 8:11am Sunday 11th Dec 2016

   

   Author: Magdalena Marsden

   I've resisted to make cake pops for as long as I can remember. But I've been recently looking for a quick gift for a children party I was invited to and though, well, perhaps I can try these Christmas Baubles Cake Pops. I was quite impressed with my results and of course all the recipients loved them too. Well at least that's what I think, judging by the speed they disappeared from the sweet's table display at the party.

4. Christmas mince pies with marzipan topping recipe

   Posted on 11:57pm Saturday 10th Dec 2016

   

   Author: Magdalena Marsden

   There are so many wonderful mince pies recipes, but this one with a marzipan topping is one of my favourite. It's probably because most of the shop bought variety is little too sweet for me and this one doesn't have that much pastry or sugar in. The best thing is that you can choose your own mincemeat and even mix it with some freshly chooped up apples to give if bit more lightness.

   If you want to you can easily buy the brandy marzipan, but I prefer to make my own. So, here is what you do: