Category: Christmas
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Smoked mackerel pâté
I love smoked mackerel pâté and I do buy the ready-made variety from Waitrose or Sainsbury’s if I only need a small amount for my own lunch or a snack. For a party starter or Xmas cold table, however, I always make my own. It’s pretty easy to make if you have a food processor…
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Pigeon Cottage Xmas party cold table – all the recipes!
The first Saturday before Christmas is always Pigeon Cottage party time – a house packed with friends, family, neighbours, good food, lots of chatter and laughter, the odd glass of wine or three, the team quiz and, for the late-night party animals, the infamous Kümmel Club! I’m always being asked for the recipes so here…
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Almond and pistachio cantuccini
Fortunately, I have plenty of time for baking these days so I’m making these delicious cantuccini biscuits to wrap in pretty cellophane bags and give away as presents. You can buy these from Italian deli shops but these are soooooo much nicer – delicious dipped in a strong cup of coffee or some Vin Santo…
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