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Recipes for Christmas
Sticky Date Pudding 1 1/2 cups (240g) seeded dates 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 3/4 cups (430ml) water, boiled 80g butter, chopped 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 170g self raising flour 2/3 cup (70g) pecans, toasted, chopped 1 1/4 cup (250g) firmly packed brown sugar 80g butter 300ml cream Preheat oven at 180°C/160°C …
Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce Serves 6-8 1 1/4 cups of pitted dates, chopped 1 1/4 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda 60g butter, cubed 3/4 cup Brown Sugar 2 eggs 1 cup self-raising flour Preheat the oven to 180 Grease a deep 20cm round cake tin and line the base with baking …
Sticky Date Pudding Serves 8-12 200g pitted dates, chopped 1 1/4 cups water 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 60g butter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup self-raising flour 75g Dark Cooking Chocolate, grated Sauce: 1 cup thickened cream 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 200 g butter 1. Preheat the oven to …
Christmas Tree Cupcakes Makes 24 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1 cup caster sugar 125g unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp rosewater essence FROSTING: Packaged vanilla frosting 1/2 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp rosewater essence Few drops of green food colouring Bought sugar …
Diabetic Christmas Pudding 1 cup soft breadcrumbs 1 cup mashed banana (must be ripe) 1 cup mixed fruit 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Mix all together in a bowl. Put in a greased bowl in steamer with lid. Steam for two hours – then serve!
Healthy Diabetic Christmas Cake 2 cup Wholewheat flour 2 tsp Baking powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1/3 cup Low-fat margarine 1 cup Mixed dark and light raisins 1/2 cup Almonds, chopped 1/2 cup Hazelnuts, chopped Rind of 1 orange fine grated 1 3/4 cup Grated carrots 1/2 tsp Mixed baking spices 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon 1/2 …
Diabetic Mince Pies Filling: 1/2 cup of dried apricots 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates 6 dried figs chopped 2 apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced juice of half a lemon 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1 cup of sultanas 12 prunes seeded and chopped almonds 1/2 cup of brandy 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon mixed …
Diabetic Christmas Pudding 1/3 cup each raisins, sultanas and currants 1 cup grated carrot, lightly packed (90g) 1/2 cup grated apple, lightly packed (50g) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup brandy Grated rind of 2 oranges Juice of 2 oranges made up to 1/2 cup with water 1/3-cup water 1-cup flour 1-cup wholemeal flour 1-teaspoon …
Diabetic Christmas Pudding 1 cup of mixed fruit 30g butter or margarine 210ml milk 60ml sweet sherry Mix together in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from heat then add: 1 tsp carb soda 1 cup self raising flour 1 tsp mixed spice Mix together and place in a steaming bowl. Steam for …
Diabetic Christmas Cake 1 1/2 cups sultanas 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons brandy 1-tablespoon water 1 cup sieved pumpkin (no lumps) 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup apple concentrate 1/2 cup skim or low fat milk 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1-teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 cup white self-raising flour 1-cup wholemeal self-raising flour …
Boiled Pineapple Fruit Cake 450g can Crushed Pineapple in Syrup 125g butter 375g mixed fruit 1 cup sugar 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp bicarb soda 1 cup SR flour 1 cup plain flour 2 eggs, beaten Assorted glace fruit, optional Preheat oven to 160°C. Lightly grease and line a 18 or 20cm square cake …
Coconut Ice Shapes 1 small can of condensed milk 250g icing sugar 175g desiccated coconut 2 food colourings Baking tray or plate, 2 bowls, sieve, wooden spoon, blunt knife. 1. Open the tin of milk and pour it into a bowl; sieve in the icing sugar. 2. Mix the sugar and milk. 3. Add the …
Ginger Biscuits Utensils: measuring cups and spoons 2 mixing bowls 2 wooden spoons baking sheet eggslice cooling rack plastic wrap small bowl piece of paper the size of your hand Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups plain flour 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cloves 1 …
Pavlova Serves: 8 6 medium size egg whites 350g caster sugar 284ml carton double or whipping cream 2 x 250g punnets strawberries 2 x 125g punnets raspberries Parchment or greaseproof paper 2 teaspoons vinegar 2 teaspoons corn flour Preheat the oven to 140°C, 275°F, Gas Mark 1. Whisk the egg whites until very stiff, and …
Pavlova 3 egg whites 3/4 cup splenda 1 tsp vinegar — malt 2 tsp corn flour 1/2 tsp vanilla Preheat oven 121 C (250 F). Beat egg whites into very stiff peaks. Very gradually add the splenda, beating all the time. Gently fold in cornflour, then the vinegar and vanilla together. Spoon out onto a …
Pavlova With Passionfruit And Yoghurt Cream Serves 8 6 egg whites 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups (290g) caster sugar 1 Tbsp cornflour 2 Tbsp arrowroot 2 tsp white vinegar 1 cup (250ml) thin cream, whipped to soft peaks 1/2 cup (130g) Greek yoghurt pulp of 8 passionfruit Preheat …
Vegan Christmas Cake 4 cups (500 grams) mixed fruit 1 cup (125 grams) currants 1 and a 1/4 cup (1/4 litre) grape juice 3/4 cup sugar (preferably dark muscovado or molasses sugar, otherwise brown sugar) 1/2 cup oil 2 cups (250 gr) flour 1 cup (125 ml) soy or oat milk 2 Tbsp mixed spice …
Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1/3 cup light molasses 1 (11 ounce) package Butterscotch Flavoured Morsels 1. PREHEAT …
Caramel Shortbread 8oz plain flour 2oz caster sugar 4oz soft butter Cream butter and sugar, add flour and mix. Press in to a greased baking tin and bake at 170F/340C for about 30 minutes, or until light brown. 1 small tin condensed milk 4oz soft brown sugar 4oz butter 2 dessertspoons golden syrup Put everything …
Caramel Shortbread 4oz Butter 4oz caster Sugar 5oz self raising flour Pinch of salt Topping: 4oz Butter 4oz caster sugar 1 dessert spoon golden syrup Small tin condensed milk Set oven to 350F or mark4. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl, then mix in the flour and salt. Knead this mixture into …
Chocolate Gingerbread Men 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup butter 1/2 cup molasses 4 1/2 cups flour 2 cups brown sugar 1 tbs. ginger 1 tbs. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cloves 1/2 cup cocoa 1 tsp. bicarbonate of soda Add boiling water to butter, then add molasses, and all remaining …
Chocolate Gingerbread Men Dough: 4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 stick unsalted butter 2/3 cup light brown sugar or dark brown sugar 2 large eggs 2/3 cup treacle (Handling tip: …
Gingerbread 125g Margarine 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 3 cups plain flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons bicarb soda icing sugar for decoration Preheat oven to 180C. Cream margarine, sugar, golden syrup until light and creamy. Add egg. Sift flour, spices and …
Gingerbread Biscuits 125g Margarine 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 3 cups plain flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons bicarb soda icing sugar for decoration Preheat oven to 180C. Cream margarine, sugar, golden syrup until light and creamy. Add egg. Sift flour, spices …
Gingerbread Cookies Makes 12 1 egg, whisked 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda 2 teaspoons of ginger ground 4 teaspoons cinnamon ground 2 teaspoons maple syrup 50g unsalted butter 1 pinch of sea salt 1. Melt the butter, put in a medium size bowl and pour in the …
Gingerbread Cookies 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup dark molasses 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 egg 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar Beat together shortening and half the flour making crumb-like mixture. Add sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, egg and vinegar. Blend thoroughly. …
Gingerbread Men 125g butter 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg yolk 2 1/2 cups (375g) plain flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 cup (125 ml) golden syrup Icing: 1 egg white 1 1/2 cups pure icing sugar, sifted sultanas or raisins for decorating Preheat oven to 180°C. …
Gingerbread Men Makes about 20 125g butter, chopped 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg yolk 2 cups plain flour 3 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/4 cup golden syrup currants and glace cherries Icing 1 egg white 1 1/4 cups pure icing sugar, sifted few drops of lemon juice food colouring (optional) …
Gingerbread People 125g Butter 125g Sugar 280g Flour 1/2 teaspoon Bicarbonate of soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground Ginger 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 cup warm golden syrup Currants and Glace cherries Icing * Cream butter and sugar. * Mix in all ingredients except syrup, currants, cherries and icing. * Warm the Golden Syrup …
Gingerbread People Makes about 24 2.5 tablespoons golden syrup 6 tbsp butter or margarine 1/2 cup sugar 2 cup flour 1 tsp bicarb soda 3 tsp ground ginger 1 egg currants red glace cherries smarties 1 tablespoon jam Preheat oven to 180C and grease oven trays Put golden syrup in a jug and stand jug …
Rocky Road Brownies Makes 16 squares 2/3 cup cocoa 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 4 egg white 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Topping: 3 teaspoons skim milk 1/4 cup dark chocolate bits 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 3 …
Rocky Road Slice 800g milk chocolate (not cooking chocolate) 100g chopped marshmallows 100g roasted unsalted peanuts 70g glazed cherries 1/4 cup toasted desiccated coconut Line 25cm loaf tin with baking paper. Melt chocolate and stir coconut through. Place 1/4 choc mix on base of pan, then sprinkle on handful of remaining ingredients. Pour on another …
Shortbread 250g butter 2 Tablespoons ground rice or rice flour 1/2 cup icing sugar 2 cups plain flour Rub butter into sifted ingredients, press firmly together. Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Shortbread can be cooked in many ways such as: Press mixture evenly into greased 28cm x 18 cm lamington …
Alcoholic Eggnog 3 cups whole milk 7 large eggs 1 cup sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup bourbon 1/3 cup Cognac or other brandy 1 teaspoon vanilla Special equipment: an instant-read thermometer Garnish: freshly grated nutmeg Bring milk just to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Whisk together eggs and sugar in a …
Egg Nog 2 eggs, separated 4 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup brandy 1 dash nutmeg Combine the egg yolks and milk in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture coats a metal spoon. Cool. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add to the milk mixture, then …
Simple Eggnog 4 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 quart milk, chilled 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt Nutmeg Beat three whole eggs and 1 yolk until very thick and light in colour. Add 1 2/3 tablespoons sugar, beating in thoroughly. Stir in milk, vanilla, and salt and pour the mixture into glasses. Beat remaining …
Non-Alcoholic Eggnog 1 whole egg 1 tablespoon superfine sugar Pinch salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup milk Nutmeg Beat the egg with the sugar and salt and pour into a 10-ounce highball glass. Add vanilla and milk and stir to mix. Grate a little nutmeg on top. Serves 1