This is a microwave recipe but you can also steam the pudding in a basin for about 2 hours

This light fruit cake should be covered and stored in a cool place for at least 3 ...

Finely chop any large dried fruits, such as apricots and prunes

I don’t make Christmas cakes as a rule but this year I thought I would give it a go

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As the Christmas carol goes “we all want some figgy pudding” and serving ...

My first item of Christmas baking each year is usually a double batch of my mother's ...

These little biscuits are lovely served with a glass of bubbly as you open your ...

Simple as and gluten-free

A twist on the traditional rolled pav recipe

Super crispy and richly spiced, these traditional Dutch biscuits were originally made ...

This special recipe was shared with me many years ago by a friend, Jennifer Duncan

 It's a good idea to use clean heavy plastic gloves to mix this dense Italian ...

There’s nothing like a decadent dessert at a picnic

This ancient Italian “strong bread” seems to fit in quite nicely on the ...

Instead of individual fruit mince tarts, this large one is a nice way to serve a group ...

Also known as speculaas, or Dutch windmill cookies, these traditional biscuits are ...

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A great little touch when giving these Christmas fruit balls is to include a ...

Perfect to accompany cheese, fruit paste and dried or fresh fruit

I have filled one of the divisions in the gift box above with these marshmallow-topped ...

I have filled one of the sections in the gift box above with these cookies

I have filled one of the sections in the gift box above with these meringues

I have filled one of the divisions in the gift box above with these festive afghans

I’ve added white chocolate and cranberries to a basic biscuit recipe to create a ...

I’ve given today’s recipes a festive touch and why not? With Christmas ...

I find slices like these are handy to have in the fridge over the Christmas holidays ...