Food & Drink

Are you cooking for vegan guests this Christmas? Wow them with a totally vegan menu Your vegan guest will not be able to eat the main meat dish at Christmas, but don’t forget that many other aspects of the Christmas Dinner also contain animal products too. You’ll need to make sure that side dishes, sauces, gravies, condiments, and any drinks (including alcohol) are vegan friendly. Things to remember Don’t cook,...

The festive season is a time we usually associate with indulgence and relaxation. It’s when we’ll spend time with family and friends, usually drinking and eating more decadent food than normal. While this is one of the great things about the festive period, it can...

Forget shop bought shortbread and stale mince pies Get creative in the kitchen and tuck into a plate of festive treats with these four amazing Christmas biscuit ideas. Melty snowmen Sweet and snowy, have some fun creating these cute snowmen cookies Ingredients Biscuits: 125g soft...

Great tasting and less calories If you know someone who loves Ferrero Rocher chocolates, why not make them a healthy homemade version as an indulgent treat? If you want to make extra special truffles, you can tweak the recipe below and make a truffle bauble....

Little ones will love helping decorating, and eating, these cute little cupcakes These simple cupcakes are as easy as it gets, making them perfect for kids of all ages. Get them to help weigh the ingredients and make the mixture as well as use their...

Wondering why you’re struggling with your weight in the run-up to Christmas? Take this quiz to find out What do you love most about Christmas? a) Meeting friends or family for a festive drink or two and a mince pie – preferably after getting some...

Christmas isn’t complete without the perfect Christmas cake. That’s why we simply must share with you our favourite Christmas cake recipe. Not too many ingredients and not too complex, it’s still sure to wow and add a touch of sparkle after you’ve finished your sprouts...

These crunchy biscuits are a festive twist on a simple cookie recipe, using gentle amounts of Christmas spices. They are so easy to make, even the youngest members of the family will love helping you decorate them - and eating them! Ingredients Biscuits: 55g caster...

Slice, serve & enjoy! Suitable for: Vegans Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 Prep: 30 min Cook: 1 hr 5min Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion 2 sticks celery 2 garlic cloves 200g mushrooms 1 red pepper 1 large carrot 1 tsp dried oregano *...

Get the festive party started with these delicious, hangover-free cocktails! Cocktails created by Camilla Vidal @lamaisonwellness for Holland & Barrett KoliSpritz 50ml Ginish 50ml Zera Chardonnay Alcohol Free Top up with Kolibri Elderflower & Lime Infusion Method Fill a highball glass of ice and pour over...

Suitable for Vegetarians, Gluten Free, Vegans (if egg removed) Serves 2 Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 30 minutes Nutrients per serving: Energy Total fat Saturates Protein Fibre Carbs Sugar Salt 554 kcal 17.5g 3g 28g 15.2g 74.9g 16.7g 0.5g Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil...

Suitable for Vegans Difficulty rating Easy Prep time 40 Minutes Cook time 10 Minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 150g chia seeds 300ml almond milk 300g natural almond yoghurt 50ml maple syrup 4 tbsp raw cacao powder (Choc Chick) 2 avocados Strawberries Chopped vegan chocolate to decorate...