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Fig and Walnut Mince Pies

11:11am Thursday 10th December 2009

Inspired by a wonderful recipe of Rose Elliot’s, this fresh mincemeat is easy to make and far superior to high sugar, high fat, shop bought mincemeat.

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Honey and Lavender Cup Cakes

10:24am Tuesday 8th December 2009

Christmas Cupcake Couture! The aromatic sharpness of lavender combined with soft honey flavours and toasted almonds give these cupcakes an intensity of flavour that is luxuriously decadent and festive.

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Raspberry and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

This could arguably be the best ever cookie dough you will ever make – the secret is adding the condensed milk which gives you the most wonderful texture – crisp outside and soft centred’.

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Cupcake Couture!

Divine Dark Chocolate & Avocado Cupcakes with Lily Vanilli and Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Sugar.

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Ginger and Cherry Fudge

These wonderful pieces of fudge look irresitable, presented in a small box as a cute gift or to tempt friends and family this Christmas.

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Cardamom Shortbread

Simply delightful shortbread biscuits, perfect nibble over the festive season.

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Christmas Gingerbread Biscuits

These biscuits would look lovely hanging on the Christmas tree or decorations thoughout the home.

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Chocolate Gingerbread Biscuits

Try these simple biscuits, perfect for edible gifts for Christmas... wrap them in cellophane and box up with ribbon – the kids will love to help too!

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