It goes without saying that winter’s citrus makes us want to celebrate. Yes, it’s the sunshine in a season otherwise filled with vegetables grown underground, citrus is also worthy of our praise because it’s incredibly versatile. Citrus in all its forms brings much to the party: Quarters are muddled, peels are zested, oils are extracted, and wedges are…
Festive
Festive Christmas Canapés
It goes without saying that we all want to be organised at Christmas so if you have unexpected visitors or you’re planning a party you’ve got something prepared ahead or something stashed in the freezer. These festive bites are excellent to prepare ahead, even freeze and pull out when needed. Do remember that when you prepare…
Simple and Light Spiced Pears
During the festive, season I find that there is an abundance of rich food, the Christmas pudding with brandy butter is not a favourite of mine so I always like to offer an alternative lighter option. With their juicy flesh and mellow fruity personality, pears take well to slow simmering in flavoursome liquids such as a fruity red wine or…
The Ultimate Chocolate and Beetroot Cake
Beetroot is one of my favourite winter vegetables, oven roasted or sliced raw in salads with goats cheese and walnuts are delicious but have you tried it in a chocolate cake? No matter how you feel about this vegetable this cake will not be an acquired taste. Grated beetroot is a great way to make…
Lussekatter – Lucia Saffron Buns
Lussekatter (Lucia saffron buns) are traditionally eaten on the day of Lucia. Each bun is shaped into an S-shape, which is supposed to resemble a cat’s tail. Nobody knows for sure the origins of the shape and the connection with Saint Lucia, but it seems likely that they were originally called djävulskatter (the devil’s cats)….
Pepparkakor – Swedish Ginger Thins
There is no other aroma that reminds me more of the festive season than freshly-baked pepparkakor – so moreish that you can never just stop at one! Pepparkakor are delicate, incredibly light, thin, crisp cookies – baked in hundreds in every Scandinavian home. These spiced, melt-in-the mouth biscuits are often shaped as hearts, pigs and…
