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Ingredients 145g pizza base mix 6 tbsp tomato pasta sauce large handful (about 100g) leftover stuffing (a sausage stuffing works well for this) large handful (about 100g) leftover cooked turkey, shredded 100g mozzarella, sliced small pack sage, leaves picked 1 tbsp olive oil Method Heat oven...

Now this is how to do your Christmas brussel spouts to ensure that they're not left all alone, out in the cold. Ingredients 8 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 500 g brussels sprouts, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise 3 garlic cloves, chopped 250 ml chicken stock 1 standard can butter (or...

There's threads already discussing what people are planning for the main Christmas meal, but I was just wondering this morning what food traditions people have for the other meals around the festive period? Eg. Christmas eve, Boxing day and other meals on Christmas day. We tend to eat Christmas...

Here's a thought... I was wondering what others do at this time of year. I'm watching my weight as a result of a bad back. Weight piled on at the end of last year and the beginning of this one as a result of being bed bound for 6-8 months and I'm still reasonably housebound without assistance...

Chestnut, spinach & blue cheese en croûte Ingredients 50g butter 500g pack leeks, thickly sliced 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 240g bag baby spinach 415g can chestnut purée 3 large eggs, plus 1 for glazing ½ nutmeg, finely grated 200g pack vacuum-packed whole cooked chestnuts, halved 85g...

Oh dear...its that time of year when vegetarians are expected to eat nut-roast. I've got a vegetarian daughter living here so it would be good to have some ideas. She doesn't like mushrooms (annoyingly). What are you vegetarians having for Christmas lunch?

When I was a child, there was something magical about Christmas. The gifts, mostly toys, were a big thing for me and my siblings. Since we believed that Santa Claus would be out on Christmas eve night delivering gifts, we would be in bed very early on that night. Going to early morning mass...

When Christmas is coming around, we think of certain foods and beverages associated with the season. One of these beverages which comes to mind here when Christmas is approaching is egg-nog. This is always a popular drink on Christmas day. I have a family member who likes to make it and serve...

At this time of year we usually hear about Christmas competitions which many stores are offering shoppers, where you can win any variety of prizes including cash. You have to spend a certain amount of money to participate in these competitions. The prizes are usually quite attractive and these...

Japan really gets into Christmas - and every year around this time, stores come out with "Kurismasu Keiki" (literally, Christmas Cake!) but it's a little different than what I was used to. I expected a dense, fruit cake when I moved here and heard of the Christmas Cake tradition...but their...

When I was a kid I love having a fruit cake on Christmas day. It is not a complete celebration without it. What got me intrigued and addicted is that strange taste which I think could be because of the alcohol ingredient. I am planning to make one this Christmas but I am not quite sure if that...

I was always curious about this. I have been abroad for two years. I lived in Malta and i found out they only copy British stuff for Christmas. I guess they have few original ones but still too many of English traditional recipes. I would like to hear about original recipes from other countries...

Do you plan to make Christmas cookies this year? If so what kind? Do you know yet? I am making a type of Christmas candy, I am not sure what kind of Christmas cookies I will make, an old standard or a new creation. Maybe one of both if I can give them away. I don't need all those cookies hanging...

I realize that is is Thanksgiving in the USA so the last thing you are probably thinking about is Christmas cooking. One holiday at a time. For the rest of the posters, have you started planning what you would like to have for Christmas dinner and sweets. If so what is on the menu so far? I have...

I see Christmas as a lovely time of year and I like most things about the season - the decorations, the beautiful lights, the music, the shopping, the family get-together and the different Christmas events that we attend. There are a few pet peeves that I have relating to the season, however...

Does anybody actually make or eat figgy pudding at Christmas time? Just listening to some Christmas music and it came up in the traditional Christmas song and then it got me wondering. I have never had it. I did google it and it does look rather interesting. I have never seen it anywhere or knew...

When it comes to cooking each country had its own famous chefs who is very popular and idolized by its people especially if their chef had a television cooking show. Who is the famous Cooking Chefs and Cooking Shows in your country? Do you always watched your favorite Cooking Chefs and their...

Does anyone else make their own edible Christmas decorations? The main two I do are gingerbread biscuits to hang on the tree, and dried orange slices. I love the traditional look, and they smell nice too. The oranges are dead easy: just thinly slice a few oranges (they shrink as they dry so...

I thought this was super interesting - it's the "typical" Christmas dinner from a number of countries! I can vouch for Japan being in love with KFC at Christmas time - nice work to the marketing genius who associated the two, because it's been a tradition here ever since, it seems, to get KFC...

Hi guys. I am planning to give away chocolate bark as christmas gifts/stocking fillers this holiday season. I am adding pretzels, nuts, some candy, but would like some more ideas. What are other good ingredients to add to my chocolate bark and what is also the best way to wrap them? Thanks!