Make your Christmas go with a bang

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We all know how preparing something extra special over Christmas can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. Until recently, for example, I had never attempted to put together a Gingerbread Tree House but now, thanks to Tesco, I have! Its currently taking pride of place on the table next to the Christmas Tree. The Christmas Zone has a great deal of useful information which will help you make this Christmas extra special - here are just three very handy videos I particularly liked and found … [Read more...]

Fred Ponnavoy’s Black Forest Chocolate Fondant

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I received a wonderful Christmas recipe in my inbox today which I just had to share with you. I´ve not had chance to try it out yet but it promises to be a real treat. Followers of the blog will recall that Fred Ponnavoy is the genius who presented the Festive Hot Chocolate a short while ago. Sexy French accent and an expert with chocolate - is this not every girls dream? I personally find the whole package irrestible... But, back to the pudding, I adored the Hot Chocolate and have tried it out … [Read more...]

Chocolate Enthusiast Fred Ponnavoy’s Festive Hot Chocolate Recipe

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Hot Chocolate is one of my favourite evening drinks during the winter months but, up until recently, I have not found a single recipe which could match the Spanish hot chocolate traditionally served here to accompany churros. As I said that was until recently - and this all changed when I received word of Chocolate Enthusiast Fred Ponnavoy's Festive Hot Chocolate Recipe. Take a look at the following video for a wonderful new take on Hot Chocolate. How about serving this on a Christmas … [Read more...]

How to make a gingerbread house

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I admit this is not something I have ever attempted to make but I have been so inspired by Tesco´s video above that this year I might just make one! Click the video to view in its entirity on the main Tesco website. Incidentally stay tuned to my blog over the next week or so as we have some amazing chocolate gifts up for grabs from Hotel Chocolat, Green & Blacks and Cadburys! (UK Residents Only) … [Read more...]

Crema de Trufa

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Today I purchased my Roscon de Reyes for the Feast of the Epiphany here in Spain. Anyone curious to hearing more about this delightful treat can find the recipe here. Much as I normally swear by homemade pastries over bought the delectable Roscon de Reyes is the only exception to the rule in my book - for me, it just tastes far nicer when purchased from one of the many numerous patisseries. I normally have my Roscon filled with Trufa, a wonderfully delightful chocolate cream. This year … [Read more...]

Chill out Turkey

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Ingredients 4 dollops of Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise 60ml fat free natural yoghurt Lemon juice to taste 2 tsp mild curry powder 2 tbsp mango chutney 500g cooked chicken or turkey 30g finely sliced red onion 80g salad leaves Method Mix together the mayonnaise, mild curry powder, fat free natural yoghurt, lemon juice and mango chutney. Chop some cold cooked turkey or chicken and add to the mix. Stir through the finely sliced red onion. Mix well and sprinkle with … [Read more...]

Easy Does It Omelette

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Ingredients 30g Smoked salmon slices (cut into strips) 1 dollops* of Hellmann’s Light Mayonnaise Chopped chives 2 eggs Pepper Wedge of lemon Method Mix together the smoked salmon strips, a generous dollop of mayonnaise and a sprinkling of chopped chives. Season well with pepper. In a separate bowl, lightly whisk 2 eggs together and add a little pepper. Heat a splash of olive oil in a small frying pan and add the eggs. When the omelette is nearly set, spread the … [Read more...]

Bubbly Jubbly

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One of my favourite store cupboard favourites is Hellman´s mayonaise. Sure, make it at home if you must, but I like Hellman´s! So I was absolutely delighted to receive three recipes through the mail from Hellman´s! This is the first! I have to admit Bubble & Squeak is one of my favourite leftover meal treats. I like a good mix of root vegetables, carrots and, of course at Christmas, Brussell Sprouts! Enjoy! Ingredients 750g mixed veg e.g. roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots, … [Read more...]

Cranberry and lemon stuffing balls

Preparation time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes (35-40 minutes from frozen) Makes: 18 balls Ingredients 25g (1oz) of butter 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 450g (1llb) quality lincolnshire sausages 4 tbsp freshly chopped parsley 2 tbsp freshly chopped sage, plus a few leaves to garnish Zest of 2 lemons 1 tbsp of brandy (optional) 75g (3oz) of dried cranberries Melt the butter in a pan and saute the onion for about 10 … [Read more...]