Christmas party Recipes

This recipe is my own but at the same time a conflation of a couple of Italian Christmas must-haves: the glorious, fruit-studded panettone…Read on

Because of the fruit - and the cream, for that matter - these are not cheap to make, but I always have a stash of egg whites in my…Read on

Salted caramel is not just for eating....Read on

I have written a recipe for panettone stuffing before: the sweet seasonal fruit bread was cubed, toasted and mixed with Italian sausage;…Read on

This is so temple-achingly sweet that one small marked-out diamond, or maybe two, is enough. But even so, I love its perfumed sugariness…Read on

It is not quite normal to feel as joyous as I do when saying the words “Brussels sprouts”, but this recipe does not merely…Read on

This is an Italian-inspired recipe that comes to me from Australia via Brazil. To explain: a Brazilian friend, and the best cook I…Read on

You might think that nuts, untampered with, are perfect picking food as they are, and up to a point you'd be right. But try these,…Read on

This is the way I make my mince pies, and there is no changing me or them: they are small, to be popped straight into the mouth in…Read on

I'm almost embarrassed by how easy these are.  It's true that you do need a processor, though you could just chop well and whisk…Read on

I’ve encountered quite a few versions of chocolate salame in Italy – coming to the conclusion that it’s really an…Read on

For parties or any type of seasonal entertaining, I like a cocktail that gets poured together in a jug rather than mixed up by the…Read on

I couldn’t help myself. I can’t have a party without some cocktail sausages and wanted to make them just a little bit…Read on

This is a new variant of an old and easy party favourite. The dough is mixed up in the processor and rolls out easily.  It may…Read on

I know it might sound a bit of a faff, but take it from me that stuffing a whole double breast joint is very much easier than stuffing…Read on

A fruity non-alcoholic punch to serve during festive events. Ideal for children or indeed those who may be driving to your party but…Read on

Express and instant mouthfuls of Christmas treats.Read on

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