Marinated quail on jewelled rice
Image By Reza Mahammad Abstract You can buy quail that has already been spatchcocked or you can easily do it yourself by using a pair of kitchen scissors to cut down both sides of the spine, then...
View ArticleSpiced blinis with salmon and crab
Image By Reza Mahammad Abstract This is a spiced up version of a classic Christmas appetiser. You can cure the salmon a couple of days before you need it, but the blinis and crab topping are best...
View ArticleBoozy Christmas popsicles
Image By China Squirrel Abstract If you’re after an adorably delicious way to use up leftover Christmas pudding, you simply can’t go past these icy poles. Laden with brandy and plenty of spice, the...
View ArticleChristmas Day pudding
Image By China Squirrel Abstract Not all puddings are born the same. Some take weeks to prepare, while others — like this fruity number — can be made on Christmas Day itself! Don’t be fooled by the...
View ArticleFrozen summer fruit semifreddo pudding
Image By China Squirrel Let’s be honest. Traditional fruit puddings aren’t for everyone. Sure they’re good with a cup of tea, but sometimes you just want something, well, cool. Enter the semifreddo...
View ArticleLight whiskey fruit cake
Image By China Squirrel Abstract Take a sweet and citrusy approach to the classic Christmas fruit cake. This whiskey-spiked winner pairs wonderfully with dried orange slices, but fresh fruit would...
View ArticleGingerbread mosque
Image By China Squirrel Abstract Our mosque is for those in the mood for hot nights, cool winds and a desert camel safari. The cakey gingerbread domes contrasts nicely with the crunch of the mosque...
View ArticleTraditional rich fruit cake
Image By China Squirrel Abstract Ah Christmas. Crooning carols, spirit-soaked fruits and cakes that nod to generations past. Unlike modern pudding interpretations, this rich, boozy number carries all...
View ArticleJerk pork
Image By Jonathan Phang Abstract It doesn’t get more Caribbean than jerk pork and this dish is perfect for a Christmas gathering. Marinate the meat the night before, then place the whole lot in the...
View ArticleSalt fish balls
Image By Jonathan Phang Abstract Salt fish is an absolute staple in the Caribbean kitchen and it was brought there by the Portuguese. My grandmother was from Barbados but also half Portuguese and at...
View ArticleOil-down vegetables
Image By Jonathan Phang Abstract This is one of the national dishes of Grenada and one that I grew up with. It makes the perfect vegetable accompaniment to any Christmas meal, be it turkey or ham. The...
View ArticlePeanut cakes
Image By Jonathan Phang Abstract Filled with sweetened peanut butter, these biscuits are the perfect decadent finish for a Caribbean Christmas feast.
View ArticleGingerbread pagoda
Image By China Squirrel Abstract Our pagoda is for those who want to swap speed for serenity. No wifi here, only chilling out with Mr Elephant.
View ArticleGingerbread log cabin
Image By China Squirrel Abstract Our A-frame cabin in the woods is for those who want a quiet place by a log fire to contemplate and commune with critters. BYO marshmallows for toasting.
View ArticleMeringue twig Christmas wreath
Image By Sally Courtney Abstract A festive centrepiece that really is good enough to eat!
View ArticleGingerbread beach hut
Image By China Squirrel Abstract Slap on the sunscreen, we're heading to the beach! It’s hot! There's a cool ocean breeze, bitchin' big surf, cruncher waves and a cheeky seagull squawking for the last...
View ArticlePurslane yoghurt dip
Image By Adam Grubb Annie Raser-Rowland Abstract This is essentially a variation on tzatziki, and in all earnestness we declare it a superior one. If you plan on kissing someone who hasn’t shared this...
View ArticleGreen bean chutney
Image By Guy Tullberg Becky Vale Abstract Like many chutney recipes, this one has been passed down from mother to daughter through time, with each generation gently adapting it to suit modern tastes,...
View ArticleBloody mary relish
Image By Guy Tullberg Becky Vale Abstract This started life as one of our limited-edition seasonal products that use only British produce, so we had to source a British vodka. It’s a great relish,...
View ArticlePickled vegetables
Image By Ginette Mathiot Abstract Preserving is not only a great way to use up an over-abundance of vegetables or fruit, it's also really satisfying and loads of fun. Plus, they make a great gift for...
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