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Thor’s Hammer beef shank braised in red wine
View recipe: Thor’s Hammer beef shank braised in red wineDear readers, meet Thor’s Hammer! I walked into my favourite butcher’s shop before Christmas to stock up on my usual Lincolnshire goodies – pork pie, haslet, chine, Lincolnshire sausages, sausage pie and gammon…and I saw this in the counter display. I had never seen anything quite like it and it was love at first sight.…
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Quick Puff Pastry Apple Tart with Mincemeat
View recipe: Quick Puff Pastry Apple Tart with MincemeatI made this over the holidays for New Year’s Day lunch but it would be delicious at any time of the year. I had a jar of mincemeat leftover from Christmas and some roasted quince in the freezer but you can just as easily use apple or diced apple and pear instead. It’s quick and…
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Festive Chestnut Parfait Recipe with Kahlua Sauce
View recipe: Festive Chestnut Parfait Recipe with Kahlua SauceWe don’t usually want to eat a stodgy traditional pudding after Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year’s Eve dinner. We’ve usually eaten far too much by that time! So, I wanted to try something new that I could make ahead of time but was still special and festive. This sweet chestnut parfait with a Kalhua…








