Christmas

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 sugar 180g (6oz) plain flour 125g butter 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon Decoration: Icing sugar Water Green and red food colouring Edible silver...

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...

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...

It’s easier than you think to create traditional (and unusual) Christmas puddings that are 100% gluten free Christmas isn’t Christmas without a fruity Christmas Pudding. But these days it’s so easy to make incredible gluten-free puddings, why stop there? Here are four different gluten-free puddings...

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...

By the time the turkey has been eaten and the roasted veg has been devoured, there’s often very little room left for a large slice of Christmas pudding with brandy cream. Instead of chucking out your leftover festive pud, turn it into another delicious dessert...

We don’t speak for everyone, but most people would say the best things about Christmas are the food and the presents. So why not combine the two, and take some of the stress out of the Christmas shopping by baking gifts this year. Everyone knows...

These simple but tasty Christmas treats may be easy to make but they’ll have family and friends begging you for the recipes. Healthy hot chocolate It may be hard to believe but this simple hot chocolate recipe is full of good fats, which takes a...

To us, a great Christmas hamper is the centrepiece under a tree, and we are here to give you advice on creating one that your friends and family will love. With money being tight for many over Christmas, creating a hamper filled with baked treats...

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. Rudolph shortbread A twist on a classic buttery favourite, these reindeer versions feature an unusual ingredient. Ingredients...

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 creative side in the fun decorating stage.  Choose from food colouring, silver...

If you’re running short on time or just have no more space in your oven, try these tempting no-bake delights that will please everyone with a sweet tooth. No oven is required for these delicious and healthy Christmas biscuits, bites, and bars. Snowy amaretto bites...

If you’re looking for a unique gift for someone or simply want to remind people what Christmas is all about, why not have a go at making your own nativity scene from gingerbread? Ideally, you’ll need a set of nativity cookies cutters but they can...