Roast Leg of Lamb
The smell of a roast wafting through the house has to be one of the most comforting aroma along with fried bacon and homemade bread....
Category : Occasions
Special Occasions are celebrated around the world. We have individual categories for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Diwali etc but have grouped them all together here. To celebrate a occasion, you need a few things – time off work to relax, drink, decent food and friends. We can’t help you with work or friends, we can do the others.
Tips:
Prep as much as possible in advance. Many starters, main dish, side dishes and desserts can be prepared before the day. This little bit of planning ahead makes the holiday so much more enjoyable as you are not tied to the kitchen nor have mountains to do.
Turkey Gyoza Dumplings
Japanese gyoza, or dumplings, have become a global favourite, captivating food enthusiasts with their crispy exterior and juicy, flavourful interior. Inspired by Chinese jiaozi, gyoza...
How to Build the Perfect Christmas Grazing Board
The holiday season is the perfect time to bring people together, and nothing screams festive indulgence quite like a beautifully arranged Christmas grazing board. Bursting...
Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Drizzle
Pumpkin cake with Chocolate Drizzle is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the rich indulgence of chocolate. This luxurious treat...
Christmas Chocolate Cake
For those who’ve never been swayed by the charms of the traditional Christmas pudding, the festive season can feel like a dessert dilemma. But fear...
Warm Winter Beverages
There’s something magical about wrapping your hands around a steaming mug on a frosty day. Warm beverages are more than just drinks—they’re comfort, nostalgia, and...
Halloween Pumpkin Soup
As the autumn leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and gold, Halloween approaches with its usual festivities, costumes, and, of course, pumpkins. While many associate...
Christmas Cranberry Muffins
There’s something magical about baking around Christmas time. With the aroma of festive treats filling the air, it feels as if every corner of the...
Chinese Spring Rolls
With Chinese New Year just around the corner, its time to get the amazing recipes out and to share some. Chinese Spring Rolls is a...
Pizza of Leftovers
Pizza of Leftovers is a superb recipe to use up left over meats after roast dinners. This is especially good after Thanksgiving and Christmas where...
Left Over Turkey Tagliatelle
Left Over Turkey Tagliatelle is a perfect recipe after the roast meals of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The leftover turkey is put to good use with...
Brussel Sprout Casserole
Brussel Sprout Casserole is a brilliant dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sprouts are not everyone’s favourite vegetable but roasted and covered in a cheesy sauce...
Left Over Pumpkin Soup
Left Over Pumpkin Soup is simple recipe that uses the left over bits of pumpkin after Halloween. The recipe is so easy that even I...
Thanksgiving Turkey
Thanksgiving Turkey is one of my favourite times of the year. This simple recipe always produces a moist, full flavoured turkey with a crispy golden...
Real Pumpkin Pie
Real Pumpkin Pie is supposed to be a dessert but I eat it as a snack as well. The smooth pumpkin with the mild heat...
Brilliant Beef Samosas
Brilliant Beef Samosas are a passion of mine. I have been using the same recipes for 25 years and its still brilliant. The list of...
Pistachio Nut Brownies
Pistachio Nut Brownies were a favourite of my late mother and I used to make a batch for Mothers day and her birthday and in...
Perfect Pumpkin Soup
Perfect Pumpkin Soup is a warming American recipe that is full of colour and flavour and vegetarian. Serve as a soup whether it be starter...
Christmas Gingerbread Figures
Christmas Gingerbread Figures are a favourite of my family. Over the years my children helped me bake these and now my grandchildren do. Its a...
Fruit Pavlova
Fruit Pavlova is a dessert I could keep to myself. The crunch of the pavlova crust with a soft gooey centre, cold whisked cream and...
Leftover Turkey and Ham Wraps
Leftover Turkey and Ham Wraps are a simple yet superb recipe to use all of the leftover meat after Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Served as...
Christmas Roast Turkey with Herb and Garlic Butter
Christmas Roast Turkey with Herb and Garlic Butter is one of my favourite recipes to cook a turkey. The herb butter creates a superb additional...
Christmas Roast Beef
Christmas Roast Beef is an ideal option instead of or in addition to the traditional turkey. I have cooked roast beef for Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving...
Bacon Wrapped Drumsticks
Bacon Wrapped Drumsticks are heavenly as far as I’m concerned. I have served these as a side dish, snack, on the BBQ as part of...
Amazing Apple Pie
Amazing Apple Pie is as good as its name. This pie is a simple to make, impressive to see and has a beautiful flavour. The...
Leftover Turkey Meatballs
Turkey Meatballs are a leftover recipe that is a firm favourite in my home. Adding the leftover turkey with a few ingredients, mainly vegetables and...
Easy Roast Potatoes
Easy Roast Potatoes are an idiots guide to a perfect vegetarian side dish for a roast dinner. Even I can cook these perfectly. There are...
Nans Yorkshire Puddings
Nans Yorkshire Puddings are the finishing touch to a decent roast dinner. The recipe is simple but the result is full of flavour. A lovely...
Tasty Mince Pies
There’s something undeniably magical about the smell of freshly baked mince pies wafting through the house during the holiday season. Whether you’re hosting a festive...
Rapid Cranberry Sauce
Mums Rapid Cranberry Sauce is an essential part of Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. The sweetness yet sharpness of the sauce compliments the roast turkey dish....
Lovely Pumpkin Soup
Lovely Pumpkin Soup has always been a traditional Halloween recipe. Using pumpkins for Halloween decoration means scooping the inners out and often throwing them away....