Christmas Recipes

Pistachio Ice Cream

17th December 2018 OldTrout 0

Ingredients : 8oz (225g) unsalted, shelled pistachio nuts 1 pint (570ml) double cream 1 pint (570ml) single cream 4oz (110g) golden caster sugar 8 large egg yolks 1 1/2 tablespoons of custard powder Method [more…]

Panettone

11th December 2018 Tachybaptus 0

This is the classic Italian Christmas cake, a much lighter thing than the British equivalent. It’s in the shops now, a wonderful confection at a stiff price. Be a cheapskate and make your own, which [more…]

How to cock your bird this Christmas

10th December 2018 Philthetestmanager 0

I am hoping not too many spelling errors this time. It’s that time of year where you will be wanting a nice moist bird, perhaps Chicken or Turkey for Christmas, so to help you I [more…]

Mrs Paid’s farmhouse style low calorie Judas Cake

6th December 2018 Jwp 0

8 Imperial ounces of pitted dates cut in half with scissors 4 Imperial ounces of quartered walnuts 7 Imperial ounces of self raising flour 2 crumbled Weetabix 3 eggs 2 egg cups of water or [more…]

Christmas Chestnut Soup and Bacon Croutons

3rd December 2018 Going Postal 0

I have one rule for Christmas Day: Everything must be home made. No pre-prepared shop stuff because it’s naff. This is an easy starter for Christmas Day. I love soups for Christmas Lunch/Dinner because they’re [more…]

Almond Chocolate Cake

24th November 2018 OldTrout 0

I have been asked to make pistachio nut ice-cream for Christmas this year and have been told that it goes very well with chocolate. I usually make clementine cake at Christmas using ground almonds. I [more…]

Saucisses en croûte

17th November 2018 Going Postal 0

Dead easy recipe for a midweek treat. Prep time – 15 mins Cook time – 30 – 40 mins You will need: 2 packs of good quality sausages 1 pack of bacon 1 medium sized [more…]

Boxing Day Turkey Enchiladas

19th December 2017 Going Postal 2,397

GP’S 2017 ADVENT CALENDAR OF CUISINE There are plenty of Christmas recipes on GP, so here’s one for leftover turkey that can add to the pile. If you aren’t having turkey, then substituting it with [more…]

Special Christmas Nibbles for those occasions where you simply wish they wouldn’t come

18th December 2017 Philthetestmanager 2,366

GP’S 2017 ADVENT CALENDAR OF CUISINE OK everyone, it’s that time of year when you see *friends* and those *family* members you do not really like very much come round yours. To keep face, and [more…]