· Ann McDonald
· Christmas , Main Meals
How to Glaze a Christmas Ham
Glazing the ham takes it from something fairly ordinary to a show-stopping centrepiece on the Christmas table and adds heaps of flavour too.
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· Ann McDonald · Christmas , Something Sweet , Breads & Baking , BasicsChristmas Meringue Roulade
This version, is definitely one of my favourite go-to desserts, really simple, and takes no time at all to make. This Christmas version, is filled with bottled fruit mince, macadamias, brandy and...
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· Ann McDonald · Christmas , Something Sweet , Breads & BakingPanforte
This traditional Italian Christmas Cake is best made several weeks before serving. It's a wonderfully dense, chewy 'cake' and is best served cut into thin wedges. Perfect with a coffee, even better...
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· Ann McDonald · Christmas , Something SweetPistachio & Raspberry Icecream Cake
Who wouldn't love pistachio icecream sandwiched between layers of almond meringue, topped with raspberries and served with a raspberry sauce ! This is a great make-ahead dessert, best made the day...
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· Ann McDonald · Christmas , bbq , Main MealsPerfect Roast Turkey 101
Cooking the perfect roast turkey is actually quite simple. You can prepare the turkey ahead so it's ready for the oven on Christmas Day - all you have to do is bring it to room temperature first.
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· Ann McDonald · Main Meals , ChristmasSlow Roasted Shoulder of Lamb
This is the perfect Autumn dish for a family gathering. I love this way of cooking lamb, it's so easy and requires very little preparation. The slow cooking allows it to develop a deep, rich...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , Christmas , Breads & BakingBrown Sugar Pavlova with Salted Caramel & Figs
Pavlova is a classic Aussie dessert, and this recipe gives it a lovely wintery twist. The golden castor sugar – in this case mixed with some brown sugar – gives the pavlova a gorgeous caramel flavour....
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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 · Christmas , Breads & BakingChristmas Cake Toppings
Whether you've made a great cake or bought one, make it look fabulous with one of these topping ideas. Try a Glazed Fruit Topping or Icing Christmas Stars Christmas Stars 'Icing' A quick...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , Christmas , Breads & 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....