The Christmas Guide

Traditional British Christmas Recipes

Vegan Christmas Cake

340 grams unbleached plain white flour 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 75 grams … [Read More...]

Mum´s Bubble and Squeak

455 grams - 1 lb mashed potatoes or plain boiled ½ steamed cabbage (any type – red, white or spring) Butter, amount to taste (or bacon fat) Sea … [Read More...]

Bubble and Squeak Patties

These are made "from scratch", but you can used left overs, just adapt the recipe slightly. My mother made these patties many years ago, usually … [Read More...]

Ham, Leek and Potato Pie

I love this type of pie, especially good on boxing day - my choice is to serve with chips! 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or oil if preferred) 1 large sweet … [Read More...]

Pork Sausage Rolls with Sage

To cut down on this time consuming process, see the tip at the end of the recipe. Rough Puff Pastry 150 grams plain white flour Pinch fine sea … [Read More...]

Traditional Spanish Christmas Recipes

Traditional Tronco de Navidad

Cake 100 grams plain white flour 100 grams unrefined caster sugar 3 large fresh eggs - separated 1 tsp baking powder Filling 200 ml whole milk 2 tbsp … [Read More...]

Pastel de Queso con Chocolate y Tia Maria

Biscuit Base 125 grams chocolate biscuit crumbs 2 tbsp natural brown sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 60 grams unsalted butter, melted and cooled but … [Read More...]

Membrillo and Manchego Cheese

This is oh so simple and very tasty, serve as you prefer either ready prepared or allow the guests to help themselves. 115 grams Dulce de … [Read More...]

Jamón Serrano, Queso y Chorizo con Pan

Ham, Cheese and Chorizo with Crusty Bread - a very simple starter, serve it how you want - personlly, I slice the ham, cheese and chorizo and serve … [Read More...]

Turron de Jijona (Soft Nougat)

255 grams caster sugar 255 grams white honey 255 grams toasted almonds 255 grams toasted hazelnuts 5 fresh egg whites - at room temperature Sheet of … [Read More...]

The Christmas Guide

Traditional British Christmas Recipes

Vegan Christmas Cake

Mum´s Bubble and Squeak

Bubble and Squeak Patties

Ham, Leek and Potato Pie

Pork Sausage Rolls with Sage

Traditional Spanish Christmas Recipes

Traditional Tronco de Navidad

Pastel de Queso con Chocolate y Tia Maria

Membrillo and Manchego Cheese

Jamón Serrano, Queso y Chorizo con Pan

Turron de Jijona (Soft Nougat)

Christmas Recipes from around the world

Spanish Fried Potatoes

Chocolate Fruity Pudding

Pain d’epice

Brun Sovs

Borrego Assado