Food & Drink

Helen Kingscott Mon, 24th Nov 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Christmas, Dessert

Make it a white Christmas with this scrumptious show-stopper of a dessert! Ingredients: For the meringue 4 large egg whites 200g caster sugar 1tsp cornflour 1 tsp lemon juice For the filling 100g white chocolate 200ml double cream 1 tsp... Make it a white Christmas with this scrumptious show-stopper of a dessert! Ingredients: For the meringue 4 large egg whites 200g caster sugar 1tsp cornflour 1 tsp lemon juice For the filling 100g white chocolate 200ml double cream 1 tsp... Make it a white Christmas with this scrumptious show-stopper of a dessert! Ingredients: For the meringue 4 large egg whites 200g caster sugar 1tsp cornflour 1 tsp lemon juice For the filling 100g white chocolate 200ml double cream 1 tsp...

Helen Kingscott Fri, 22nd Nov 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Christmas, Dessert

If you like a Belgian bun, you’ll love this showstopper! It’s the perfect centrepiece for a festive foodie get-together. Ingredients: 450g strong white bread flour 10g dried yeast ½ tsp salt 30g caster sugar 1 tsp ground... If you like a Belgian bun, you’ll love this showstopper! It’s the perfect centrepiece for a festive foodie get-together. Ingredients: 450g strong white bread flour 10g dried yeast ½ tsp salt 30g caster sugar 1 tsp ground... If you like a Belgian bun, you’ll love this showstopper! It’s the perfect centrepiece for a festive foodie get-together. Ingredients: 450g strong white bread flour 10g dried yeast ½ tsp salt 30g caster sugar 1 tsp ground...

Helen Kingscott Wed, 22nd Nov 2023 at 09:00 Recipes, Christmas, Dessert

Wow your guests at Christmas with this showstopping dessert! Ingredients: 200g digestive biscuits 30g desiccated coconut 60g butter 100g bar of white chocolate 3 x 180g tubs of full-fat cream cheese 100g caster sugar 200ml double cream Zest... Wow your guests at Christmas with this showstopping dessert! Ingredients: 200g digestive biscuits 30g desiccated coconut 60g butter 100g bar of white chocolate 3 x 180g tubs of full-fat cream cheese 100g caster sugar 200ml double cream Zest... Wow your guests at Christmas with this showstopping dessert! Ingredients: 200g digestive biscuits 30g desiccated coconut 60g butter 100g bar of white chocolate 3 x 180g tubs of full-fat cream cheese 100g caster sugar 200ml double cream Zest...

Helen Kingscott Mon, 30th Oct 2023 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Christmas

This would make a lovely main for Christmas day or another festive occasion. You can use any vegetables you like – even sprouts! Ingredients: ½ butternut squash 1 leek 300g chestnut mushrooms 1 large potato 1 large carrot Small... This would make a lovely main for Christmas day or another festive occasion. You can use any vegetables you like – even sprouts! Ingredients: ½ butternut squash 1 leek 300g chestnut mushrooms 1 large potato 1 large carrot Small... This would make a lovely main for Christmas day or another festive occasion. You can use any vegetables you like – even sprouts! Ingredients: ½ butternut squash 1 leek 300g chestnut mushrooms 1 large potato 1 large carrot Small...

Helen Kingscott Wed, 23rd Nov 2022 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Christmas

Keep things simple this Christmas with a tasty traybake that is sure to be a hit with both children and adults alike. Makes 8 bites. Ingredients: 150g cooking apples 150g stoned dates 280g light soft brown sugar 175g plain flour 225g butter 1... Keep things simple this Christmas with a tasty traybake that is sure to be a hit with both children and adults alike. Makes 8 bites. Ingredients: 150g cooking apples 150g stoned dates 280g light soft brown sugar 175g plain flour 225g butter 1... Keep things simple this Christmas with a tasty traybake that is sure to be a hit with both children and adults alike. Makes 8 bites. Ingredients: 150g cooking apples 150g stoned dates 280g light soft brown sugar 175g plain flour 225g butter 1...

Helen Kingscott Wed, 24th Nov 2021 at 09:00 Christmas

Jazz up your Christmas leftovers with this tasty turkey curry! Ingredients: 100g/3.5oz unsalted butter 1 whole garlic, peeled or use lazy garlic 40g/1.5oz fresh ginger, peeled or use lazy ginger 3 medium onions, finely diced 2 tsp salt 3 tbsp... Jazz up your Christmas leftovers with this tasty turkey curry! Ingredients: 100g/3.5oz unsalted butter 1 whole garlic, peeled or use lazy garlic 40g/1.5oz fresh ginger, peeled or use lazy ginger 3 medium onions, finely diced 2 tsp salt 3 tbsp... Jazz up your Christmas leftovers with this tasty turkey curry! Ingredients: 100g/3.5oz unsalted butter 1 whole garlic, peeled or use lazy garlic 40g/1.5oz fresh ginger, peeled or use lazy ginger 3 medium onions, finely diced 2 tsp salt 3 tbsp...

Helen Kingscott Mon, 30th Nov 2020 at 09:00 Baking, Christmas

Impress your family with a fabulous, festive centrepiece this Christmas! Ingredients: 150g/5oz orange flavoured chocolate biscuits 150g/5oz butter 75g/3oz caster sugar 2 eggs, separated 450g/1lb light cream cheese 1½ tbsp warm water... Impress your family with a fabulous, festive centrepiece this Christmas! Ingredients: 150g/5oz orange flavoured chocolate biscuits 150g/5oz butter 75g/3oz caster sugar 2 eggs, separated 450g/1lb light cream cheese 1½ tbsp warm water... Impress your family with a fabulous, festive centrepiece this Christmas! Ingredients: 150g/5oz orange flavoured chocolate biscuits 150g/5oz butter 75g/3oz caster sugar 2 eggs, separated 450g/1lb light cream cheese 1½ tbsp warm water...

Helen Kingscott Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 09:00 Christmas

Looking for an alternative turkey recipe this festive season? This dish offers a low-carb alternative to noodles, whilst getting in another of your five-a-day! The recipe serves two so make double of the meatballs and sauce and freeze for another... Looking for an alternative turkey recipe this festive season? This dish offers a low-carb alternative to noodles, whilst getting in another of your five-a-day! The recipe serves two so make double of the meatballs and sauce and freeze for another... Looking for an alternative turkey recipe this festive season? This dish offers a low-carb alternative to noodles, whilst getting in another of your five-a-day! The recipe serves two so make double of the meatballs and sauce and freeze for another...

Helen Kingscott Mon, 17th Dec 2018 at 09:00 Vegetarian, Christmas

If you’re looking for a vegetarian alternative to a sausage roll, this vegetable and herb-packed recipe is ideal. Ingredients: 500g fresh butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and diced 10ml olive oil 5g fresh thyme leaves 1 small red onion,...If you’re looking for a vegetarian alternative to a sausage roll, this vegetable and herb-packed recipe is ideal. Ingredients: 500g fresh butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and diced 10ml olive oil 5g fresh thyme leaves 1 small red onion,...If you’re looking for a vegetarian alternative to a sausage roll, this vegetable and herb-packed recipe is ideal. Ingredients: 500g fresh butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and diced 10ml olive oil 5g fresh thyme leaves 1 small red onion,...

Helen Kingscott Fri, 23rd Nov 2018 at 09:00 Baking, Christmas

All the flavours of Christmas – almonds, cranberries, orange and pear – in a little pie. Ingredients (serves 8): For the pastry: 350g plain flour 85g ground almonds 140g caster sugar 225g butter, cubed 1 egg, beaten for brushing...All the flavours of Christmas – almonds, cranberries, orange and pear – in a little pie. Ingredients (serves 8): For the pastry: 350g plain flour 85g ground almonds 140g caster sugar 225g butter, cubed 1 egg, beaten for brushing...All the flavours of Christmas – almonds, cranberries, orange and pear – in a little pie. Ingredients (serves 8): For the pastry: 350g plain flour 85g ground almonds 140g caster sugar 225g butter, cubed 1 egg, beaten for brushing...

Helen Kingscott Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 08:00 Baking, Christmas

A quick and easy bit of baking to do with the kids during the Christmas holidays. This recipe makes 10 cookies, but you could make double or triple the quantity and wrap them up as a Christmas gift. Ingredients: 100g soft butter 50g soft brown...A quick and easy bit of baking to do with the kids during the Christmas holidays. This recipe makes 10 cookies, but you could make double or triple the quantity and wrap them up as a Christmas gift. Ingredients: 100g soft butter 50g soft brown...A quick and easy bit of baking to do with the kids during the Christmas holidays. This recipe makes 10 cookies, but you could make double or triple the quantity and wrap them up as a Christmas gift. Ingredients: 100g soft butter 50g soft brown...

Helen Kingscott Tue, 24th Nov 2015 at 08:00 Baking, Christmas

Ingredients: Flour for dusting your work surface 500g puff pastry 2 Granny Smiths apples, peeled, cored and diced 140g fresh cranberries (or frozen and defrosted) ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp mixed spice 1 tbsp golden caster sugar, plus... Ingredients: Flour for dusting your work surface 500g puff pastry 2 Granny Smiths apples, peeled, cored and diced 140g fresh cranberries (or frozen and defrosted) ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp mixed spice 1 tbsp golden caster sugar, plus... Ingredients: Flour for dusting your work surface 500g puff pastry 2 Granny Smiths apples, peeled, cored and diced 140g fresh cranberries (or frozen and defrosted) ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp mixed spice 1 tbsp golden caster sugar, plus...

Helen Kingscott Mon, 24th Nov 2014 at 08:00 Baking, Christmas

Ingredients: For the cookies: 150g self raising flour 25g cocoa powder 100g butter, cut into small cubes 75g soft brown sugar Few drops of vanilla extract 1 egg, beaten 75g dark chocolate 75g chocolate chips For the Christmas decorations:... Ingredients: For the cookies: 150g self raising flour 25g cocoa powder 100g butter, cut into small cubes 75g soft brown sugar Few drops of vanilla extract 1 egg, beaten 75g dark chocolate 75g chocolate chips For the Christmas decorations:... Ingredients: For the cookies: 150g self raising flour 25g cocoa powder 100g butter, cut into small cubes 75g soft brown sugar Few drops of vanilla extract 1 egg, beaten 75g dark chocolate 75g chocolate chips For the Christmas decorations:...