Freeze Ahead Crispy Roast Potatoes
Don't spend all your time peeling potatoes, make these freeze-ahead roasties today and be ahead of the game. These have to be the best roast potatoes ever. They are absolutely foolproof, and you...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , Christmas , something-sweet , christmas , breads-and-baking , basicsShortbread
An all-time Christmas favourite that can be whizzed up in the food processor. Shortbread makes a perfect gift; package in a serving bowl with cellophane, in a glass storage jar, or a beautiful box....
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· Ann McDonald · Christmas , Something Sweet , something-sweet , christmas , breads-and-baking , basicsTraditional Christmas Pudding
I love all the traditions and memories that Christmas celebrations bring to our family. Growing up with a mother who loved to bake, October and November were the months for preparing the cakes and...
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· Ann McDonald · Main Meals , main-meals , healthy-options , basicsTray Bake Chicken Tikka
Who doesn't love a simple one-pan dinner. Really easy, zero clean-up, and lots of flavour. I've used ready-made tikka masala paste, but tandoori paste would work too. If you can give the chicken an...
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· Ann McDonald · Main Meals , main-meals , healthy-options , basicsOne-Pan Roast Lemon Chicken
I just love these one-pan dinners, so quick to prepare, you can even serve it on it's baking tray. Just add a crisp green salad and dinner is done. There's lots of flexibility with ingredients too....
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Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets I Use Every Day
So, this is my list. It’s not the Top 10 Essential Kitchen Tools list, but these are the tools I use every day, that are exceptionally good at performing their given task. Chances are you have some...
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Speedy Microwave Strawberry Jam
This microwave jam only takes 20 minutes to make, and is foolproof too - I made 4 jars while preparing dinner.
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A Cracker Christmas
Christmas Bon Bons are one of my favourite traditions, and no Christmas table is complete without one at each place setting. They come complete with dreadful tissue paper hats, that most of my family.
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , Christmas , something-sweet , basics , christmasChristmas Panna Cotta with Spiced Cherries
Panna Cotta is fast becoming a classic, as it works well with so many flavours. It's really simple to make. Just heat the cream and flavourings, add gelatine, and pour into the moulds to set. If you...
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Planning the Perfect Cocktail Party
The Summer months, and the Festive Season in particular, are a great time to entertain, and a Cocktail Party is the ideal way to cater for a crowd. Set the scene make the house smell wonderful with...