This is the traditional accompaniment to Christmas Pudding. You can also use on a number of desserts begging for a kick of silky vanilla flavour. Sweet Vanilla Dessert Sauce This is the traditional accompaniment to Christmas Pudding. You can also use on a number of … [Read more...] about Sweet Vanilla Dessert Sauce
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Traditional Plum Pudding
Plum pudding has been served in Britain on special occasions for hundreds of years, most notably at Christmas. Families gather on Stir Up Sunday to make their puddings, the last Sunday before Advent. A flaming version took center stage at Christmas dinner at Downton. Plum … [Read more...] about Traditional Plum Pudding
Lovely Little Mincemeat Pies
Nothing says British Christmas like mincemeat. Originally mincemeat was made with ground meat, offals, eggs and whatever else was on hand. The first mince pies were prepared by the Crusaders in the 11th century. Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) brought back from the Holy Land were … [Read more...] about Lovely Little Mincemeat Pies
Holiday Mincemeat Cake
This is a great recipe if you don’t have the time (or courage) to attempt a fruitcake or plum pudding. The cake will still give your holiday a taste of British tradition. If you already stocked your larder with homemade mincemeat and applesauce you have already put a lot of love … [Read more...] about Holiday Mincemeat Cake
Easy Holiday Mincemeat Oatmeal Squares
Nothing says British Christmas like mincemeat. Originally mincemeat was made with ground meat, offals, eggs and whatever else was on hand. The first mince pies were prepared by the Crusaders in the 11th century. Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) brought back from the Holy Land were … [Read more...] about Easy Holiday Mincemeat Oatmeal Squares
