xmas tag
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Got a food processor for xmas... any recipes that. i can use in it i have just christened it with a banana berry smoothie... oh soooo good.I wanted one so bad and now i have it. So what can i make? Help Please :)I want to make as much as possible hehe |
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Slow cooker xmas pud Has anyone made a xmas pudding in there slow cooker,heard its lovely. |
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Your Xmas Day Menu Hosting Xmas at home for the first time ever !!!!Apart from Egg Nog and Mulled Wine have no idea what to have...have googled Kiwi Xmas Menu and sitting here watcing Ramsay very complicated Xmas recipes.....thought I would ask you all what you are having t... |
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Juliewn, I made your xmas cake recipe... yesterday and it looks absolutely divine!It came out all golden and almost glazed looking, I almost didn't ice it cos it seemed a shame to cover it.It looks so moist I can't wait to try it. |
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Xmas Day Tastie Dips To take friends for Nibbles. Please |
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Is it alright to make eclairs now for xmas? just trying to make this easy for xmas daythanks |
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Nuts on Xmas Cake I am going to put nuts and cherries on my Xmas Cake using the apricot jam and brandy.Can someone please tell me if you use roasted or unroasted nuts? |
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We're having fondue for xmas eve dinner with a nice bottle of red wine, hubbys thinks im mad cause its got absolutely nothing to do with xmas but i dont care...xmas day spent with family so xmas eve is just me & him and i want to do something special.... |
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How long to cook 2 x 2kg pork loin roasts for xmas Hi there! We're cooking for a family of 30 and our task is the pork! Now we've had the butcher make 2 x 2kg rolled pork loins for us and I'm at a loss to work out how long to cook them for!? they will go into the oven. Do I cook for 4hrs for the 4kg? Or 2... |
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Merry Xmas to all the 'chefs' on MB I don't come in here as much as I used to, but I would like to wish you all a very Happy and Safe Xmas and New Year, and thankyou for all your wonderful ideas and help. |
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Icing not drying on Xmas cake ... help plz I've iced a Christmas cake with rtr icing and it's just not drying in this muggy damp weather! I did it a few days ago now and it's sitting on my dining table with a net cover over it, but it's just so shiny!! Any ideas on somewhere to put it to dry it ou... |
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Countdown/smart shopper Frozen Xmas Pudding hi, i am trying to find a recipe by Richard Till,Countdown/Smart Shopper for my mum She said it has mixed fruit,custard and cream in it then it was frozen. (not sure what else as that was all she saw of the ad or whatever is was she watched) I have looked... |
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I still cant decide what to cook for xmas and time is running out. great ideas on here, but I just cant be bothered |
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Traditional Signature Xmas Dish As I mention earlier this is my first ever Xmas dinner and I want to start a 'traditional family xmas dish"....interested to hear what your's are....the one dish (beside turkey) that you have at xmas, only at xmas and at every xmas. Im going to do th... |
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Icing xmas cake I have only ever iced xmas cake with brandy buttercream, or using almond and white fondant. I see you can use buttercream, and then white fondant which i would like to give a go, as i dont like almond paste at all. Any tips i should know before i start? |
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Xmas Mince Tarts I made some of these on Sunday and took a plate visiting.Stored reamining few in an airtight container.Went to get them out on Monday and noticed that three of them had what looked like green mould appearing?would this be because they were in an airtight ... |
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Xmas mince pies in filo pastry ???? How long do Xmas mince pies made in filo pastry keep for ?? Can they be frozen if necessary?? First attempt at making them this way and not sure about their keeping qualities !! |
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Xmas fruit mince pies, question please? when you make the xmas fruit mince pies, how do you make the little tops as in like the criss cross thingys, that are similar to the one in the shops. advice please. |
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Wanted a nice flavoursome glaze for a Xmas Ham Has anyone got a nice flavoursome glaze for a xmas ham...Something with a differance would be nice.Thanks |
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Icing Xmas Cake Righto the almond icing (store bought) is on. Now how long do I need to leave it before I put brandy butter icing on top? Any hints much appreciated! |
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Xmas cake starting to crack on the top,helpppp hi just pulled my basic little old christmas cake out oven and it has small cracks on the top. What have i done please. And also how do you do the glaze thing, with nuts all over the top. please advice needed. thankyou in advance. |
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Money to put in xmas pud Just wondering if anyone knows where I can get the old money that is safe to put in xmas puds |
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Xmas Mince Pies: Neat Pastry edges What is the eaiest way to get a nice round shape.When cutting out with a cutter and picking up from the sticky board, they do ten to go out of shape when you put them into the baking pan. Would it be easier to make a larger circle and cut around the top o... |
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Photos of your special home made treats for xmas looking for more ideas to make for my christmas gifts, please add your photos of your home made creations.... |
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Xmas lunch , we r doing the whole turkey, potaoes etc for tea with the whole family but for lunch there is only half of us so wondered what ideas people have for a nice lunch but not over lapping the stuff we having for tea.Any ideas please? |
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Substituting white sugar with brown in a Xmas cake Can I do this? I want the cake darker in colour. Would I use the same quantity and just substitute? |
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HELP!!!Xmas Trifle this is my first xmas where Im not going to the in laws or parents for a xmas meal and I really want trifle. have never made it,have only had it twice and need a recipe a blind monkey could follow(yes I am that bad!) so if anyone pretty please has an easy... |
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Xmas Cake - Has anyone got a yummy / easyxmas cake recipe. |
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Fluffy white xmas cake icing? last yr i tried some xmas cake & it had a fluffy white buttery icing on top ,remined me of my grandmas one she use to make ,does anyone hav a recipe for it ? thanks |
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Wanting Delicious Caesar Salad recipe for Xmas day has anyone got a really delicious one please.Thank you. |
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Santa & xmas tree decorations for cup cakes. Can anyone please tell me where I can buy these toput on cupcakes. They are on the photo in "what have you baked today page" made by 6 year old. Thanks |
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Xmas cake burned on the top Please could someone give advice on how to rescue this cake?The rest of the cake is fine, it is just burned on the top.TIA |
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Heres something for the kids to make for xmas Buy some choc mallowpuffs.Melt white choc on bowl over hot water.Dip the mallowpuffs into meltedchoc and then pop a red jaffa on top along side 2 green peppermint leaves that have been cut in half to look like leaves.Put on a tray to dry. Very xmassy and ... |
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Freezing xmas mince tarts Can anyone tell me if I make xmas mince tarts with store bought frozen short crust pastry, and then cook them, can the tarts then be frozen? Many thanks in advance |
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Glaze for xmas cake HELP we have toped the cake with cherries and almonds but we need a glaze......hopefully not a sticky one |
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Xmas cakes cracking on top.... I have made 6 different recipe cakes, and 4 of them have cracks on the top.what causes this. and the tops seem to brown long before the rest is cooked. All recipes cooked at 150/140. 2.1/2hrs. |
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Help!!! Ideas for xmas breakfast, I am in charge of xmas breakfast this year, and need ideas.If any one out there can help, it would be greatly appreicated. |
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Pastry for xmas mince pies. What is the best brand to buy or do you have a nice recipe that I can make.There are so many out there, but hard to choose.I would like one that is not too hard or difficult to make.Thanks.I do have the mince that I made a couple of years ago. |
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Spreads and Dips for Xmas Function Help girls (and guys) with any great tried and true recipes you might have, I would love you to share then with me.Thanks, happy xmas!!!!!xxoo |
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Great Way To Do Hot Ham for Xmas - Simple HotHam with Vanilla and Champagne Glaze - for the perfect Christmas Dinner Lots of the flavor from the Champagne and vanilla bean seeds ends up in the pan drippings, which are then used to create a simple sauce. 1One5-6 Kg smoked, fully cookedham with bon... |
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Xmas Ham Chch can you recommend a great ham I want a really special one - tasty and moist.Can anyone share their fav with me? |
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Christmas themed things for xmas work do I need your help.Have to take some christmas themed nibbly/ dessert somethings ????What would you recommend. HELP |
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Small xmas for four what can you suggest that I make - just want it low key this year as it is just going to be us as we would have just moved into our new house - but also want to have the treat as well.Any help please.Thank you. |
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Almonds on xmas cake.dou put them on straight away or halfway though the cooking? |
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Gluten Free Xmas cake Does anyone have a tried and true recipe.I need to make one for a resent.Have never made a gluten free before, so would appreciate one that someone has made and can recommend.A small cake more than a large one please. I know you can google a recipe, but I... |
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Storing Xmas cake ? HiOnce again I in need off some expet advice, Last night I made a xmas cake (my first) looks good but how would I be best to store it untill xmas, do you think I should freeze???? Help/...thanks |
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Jo Seager's Xmas cake recipe? Has anyone got this recipe?apparently very nice.Have searched her website but cannot find.Thanks. |
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Xmas Cake cooking time I've a lovely cake recipe by Lauraine Jacobs I've made for quite a few years now but I'm only making half this year (so 4 eggs instead of 8, 250g butter instead of 500g and 750g fruit instead of 1.5k) so it will still make a reasonable size cake but shoul... |
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Bought mincemeat for xmas tarts Can anyone suggest a nice tasty one to buy at supermarket please. Also any suggestions as to what to add to it if nec. to make it tastier.Thanks. |
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Diabetic xmas cake... what brands of mixed fruit are suitable for diabetics any particular brands that you like? alot of them have sugar in them. |
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Nigella's Chocolate Xmas Cake I got this recipe of here and made it last year and loved it - does it keep as well as a traditional Xmas Cake?I made it close to Xmas last time, but would like to make it earlier! |
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Fresh Figs for Xmas preserves Not sure if I am a bit early but I am looking for about 3-4kgs of fresh figs to preserve. I live in Wellington. |
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Mallowpuff Mini Xmas Puddings A couple of years ago I got a recipe off here and they used Mallow puffs, white chocolate with a jaffa and spearmint leaves, does anyone have the recipe? TIA |
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Another xmas cake question... Can anyone guide me to a christmas cake recipe with alcohol in it and that would stay well frozen or unfrozen until christmas? First time making xmas cake would like to make some for gifts to include in my hampers im doing. TIA :) |
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Mini xmas cakes or puddings my sister wants to make these as gifts, anyone done this before? if so did you just use a normal recipe and work out the time to cook? any help would be fabulous thanks |
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Xmas menu for a warm day, 10 people & no barbie? I'd like something that can mostly be pre-prepared (so as I can enjoy it) but at the same time is quite fab. No-one will be under 16 years old. Please help me out foodies. |
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Xmas cakes as corporate gift We have been trying to find a really lovely xmas cake to give to clients. We trialled one today which was very disappointing for $27 (ring tin, dry). We want it decorated either with fondant or nuts, preferably boxed or wrapped. And are needing approx 60!... |
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Very Dark Xmas cake - with ginger - recipe? I tasted the best rich fruit cake EVER a while ago - and would love to replicate it - the person who made it won't part with the recipe. ANYWAY it is very very dark - like the old fashioned rich fruit cake, but is different in that it has preserved ginger... |
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Ordering a xmas ham question I want to glaze the ham this year - so will it be successful if I order a boneless ham or does it need to have bone in - cheers |
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Ham in freezer since last Xmas We won a ham last Xmas after already buying one. Have had it in the freezer since then. Will it still be okay? |
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Help with Xmas gift idea please? For the last two years I have made the ladies at work a small gift for xmas. The first year I did truffles and biscotti and then last year a xmas cake. Now I have run out of ideas. Any suggestions please would be welcome. I have 6 workmates and want somet... |
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Seasoned Salt/Pepper Recipes for Xmas Gifts wanted The family are making their Xmas gifts this year bringing them to Xmas dinner and exchanging them resulting in everyone leaving with a yummy tasty hamper of home made goodies. I was thinking one of the things I could do was seasoned salts or peppers, trou... |
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I've lost my recipe for White Xmas The one with Kremalta, rice bubbles, icing sugar etc. Can anyone help? |
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Xmas nibbles and treats Having mid winter Xmas dinner on Friday and would be grateful for any ideas for xmas nibbles or treats please |
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Mid-Winter Xmas Dinner Auckland Anyone know of any restaurants or hotels doing this pls? |
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Xmas baking for gifts I would like to start practising some, do something different this year... . |
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Mid year xmas pot luck tea Ideas of something different please |
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Xmas cake in a cup does anyone have a recipe for this please? |
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Recipe wanted for xmas fruit mince slice There is a cafe in Hastings that has the most to die for xmas fruit mince slice... (already asked for the recipe NO GO! ! ! ) Any way it has a shortbread/ shortcake taste with fruit mince sandwiched in between and white sugar sprinkled on top. Today I as... |
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Glad McArthur Xmas Cake recipe. Do you have the recipe and wish to share? I believe it is a very nice cake. Am willing to pay for a copy. Thanks |
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Xmas pudding recipe no breadcrumbs Does anyone have a good recipe. No breadcrumbs, only using mixed fruit peels etc. Can have brandy or orange juice. I have lost my recipe and i cant find anything close as they all have breadcrumbs |
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12kg of Xmas mince put into bags, grog added, now in the fridge, all ready for Labour weekend. |
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Xmas Sprinkles Has anyone seen Xmas themed sprinkles or decorations that i could put on the top of truffles please? |
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Xmas picnic ideas please We have decided to collect Mum from her rest home and go to a local park with a picnic lunch. Before Suggesting I take her home, she will want to leave as soon as we get there as she has Alzheimers and gets antsy very quickly. I'd like to have something h... |
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Hosting Xmas Lunch for the first time. . for 10 adults and 2 kids - must be egg (even cooked in cakes), berry, nut (all) and seafood free. Ideas please! |
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Gluten Free baked Xmas treats I would like to make a christmas baked gift for someone who is gluten free. I know nothing about being gluten free and have never made anything gluten free. Recipes or suggestions would be really appreciated. thanks |
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Help! Cooking potatoes for Xmas dinner. We are having our Jersey Bennie potatoes for dinner. Other night some just blew to pieces even tho I thought I cooked gently. M/wave is too small to put a whole lot in, what is everybodys secret to keeping potatoes whole? Thks |
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Xmas fruit cake Wanted receipes e.g fruit slice etc |
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Xmas cke recipe has anyone got an easy recipe for a xmas cake. I have never made one before. Thank you |
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Crockpot Xmas Pudding. Just did mine in the crockpot for the first time. Great success. Will definitely do it again. |
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Xmas morning Nibbles? Dont plan on having breakfast as we are going out for Xmas Lunch to a restaurant. However our adult children will be home prior for the usual gift thing and I need some ideas for some easy finger foods to nibble on. I'll do the usual choccies etc, but may... |
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My Xmas Pudding blew up Bought a xmas pudding bowl from Spotlight and used the recipe inside. Was far too much for the container, so left a space at the top and was cooking fine but suddenly there was a load bang and my pudding bowl had the lid blown off and pudding everywhere. ... |
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YOUR BEST XMAS CAKE RECIPE PLEASE Need to get onto this early this year - what's anyone's fav recipe? |
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Non fail steamed Xmas Pudding Does anyone have a never fail recipe for steamed Christmas Pudding. I've never made one before usually just buy one. Thank you |
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Non fail steamed Xmas Pudding Does anyone have a never fail recipe for steamed Christmas Pudding. I've never made one before usually just buy one. Thank you |
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Xmas picnic/finger-food? We're joining in a large family Christmas picnic in a park.I have a few ideas, but would welcome any from you foodies! |
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Xmas Puds Which commercial/supermarket Xmas Pudding do you prefer? Not worth buying all ingredients just for me. |
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Xmas Cookies I didn't write any of this below, but worth passing on for the story alone I thought. nor have I tried them, Xmas Biscuits A funny story. “Mom†had a Christmas Cookie recipe she would not give to the family. “Over my dead body†sh... |
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Xmas fruit cake. can i use margarine instead of butter? |
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Hams for xmas How long before xmas do you buy them?thanks |
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Nice salads for Xmas (without lettuce) Hi folks, looking for some inspiration for Xmas salads that are a little more interesting than just our usual lettuce /cabbage based things. What combinations have you found to be successful? The main meat is probably going to be lamb . Thanks! |
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Delicious Xmas Inspired Slice/Confectionary This is so delectable if anyone is looking for a yummy Xmas treat to make. thought I would share 100g Salada Crackers 225g butter 3/4 c brown sugar 200g choc roughly chopped 1/2 c pistachios 1/2 c cranberries Line a baking tray with paper and place cracke... |
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Lovely Xmas Biscuit Recipe I made Made these on weekend, got the recipe online and I must say they are very good. Cranberry, Chocolate and Pumpkin Seed Cookies. 200g softened butter 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1.5 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups... |
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Xmas pudd recipe please I know it's a bit late to start making a pudd, but the dd has decreed that we need one! Basic but yummy recipe please. |
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Good roast vegetable salad recipe for Xmas Day? Hi, we've been asked to make a roast vegetable salad to bring to a Xmas Day lunch. Even though I cook quite a bit, this is not something I have actually made before and so don't have a favourite recipe for. Any good ones out there? As we are transporting ... |
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Cooking roast lamb and roast vegs for xmas lunch Taking it to my daughter in laws as lunch is been served there, about 1hours drive, any thoughts how to keep it warm. thinking about wrapping it in tinfoil, any other ideas please, |
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Went a bit overboard with the xmas day nibbles At this stage its just going to be me, we are having the big family get together on the 27th. Went shopping tonight and thought id get a few nice nibbles for me to enjoy on the day. Well I got all my favs. Cherries, smoked salmon, smoked mussels, smoked c... |
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Stress free Xmas cake I was given an Ernest Adams uniced xmas cake. So I put a thin spread of jam and then a layer of almond icing and a brandy butter icing on it. Its absolutely delicious and totally no stress involved. Ive usually cooked the cake but working right up til Chr... |
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Has anyone got the super food ideas xmas book i was wondering if anyone had brought it, theres a recipe in there on pg 6 think was called the xmas celebration choc icecream cake, if so would i be able to grab the recipe off someone, i didnt want to buy the book just for that one recipe, it kind of re... |
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Please leave your Xmas Treat recipes here. looking for inspiration for xmas lollies,nibbles treats. Prefer easy to make.. Give it your best shot. Many thanks. |
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Feeding the vegetarians at Xmas Cashew Nut Roast with Herb Stuffing (from Rose Elliot: A Vegetarian Christmas) 50gm margarine 1 large onion 225gm unroasted cashews 100gm white bread 2 large garlic cloves 200ml water or stock salt and pepper grated nutmeg 1TB lemon juice • preheat ... |
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Wanting to make xmas cakes in muffin tins would this work??? Id like to make these as part ofa xmas package for special needs kids Have you any ideas of things to put in stocking |
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What is left over after your Xmas dinner? Heaps here. Even though I cut back a lot from other years for that reason. I am rethinking for next year, right now. I am well over having a lot of food left over. Everyone will be back for lunch, but even then there will be heaps left. |
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Ideas for a gluten free xmas at a hungi! My daughter (7) is coeliac and we are visiting up north for xmas. They have a hungi and 'bring a plate' for xmas. What can I do that is special for her, that has the variety of choices like a 'picnic' would. And is 'xmas'like too! |
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Xmas cake made in muffins cases, do you think this would work and does anyone have a reciepe please!thanks |
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White Xmas rice bubble thing Not a good description at all I know!Mum made this years ago, it had rice bubbles in it and I think glace cherries (red and green), maybe dried fruit! all held together in a white mix then cut into fingers when cold. I dont think it was white chocolate.Do... |
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I just made Fruit Mince for Xmas tarts Blimey!I am ahead of myself!Someone gave me some lovely apples so I went to Bin Inn yesterday & got some ingredients.Have just made 5 jars & 1 x 2 ltr ice cream container of fruit mince ready for my Xmas tarts. I doubled this recipe & added so... |
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New recipes you tried Xmas Day that were successes I will start - made the icecream posted on here (sorry, can't remember who by)..... but everyone loved it, and recipe has been passed on. 2 cups creamcan condensed milk3 crunchie bars- chopped in small bits1 tsp vanilla essence whip cream till thick-add v... |
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Left over xmas ham What shall I do with the rest of it! and theres still heaps left.The kids are over having ham with everything,and if I don't do something with it soon it will go off.Does it freeze ok! any suggestions! |
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Xmas day dessert sampler. I am thinking of making a big sampler of mini desserts for Xmas day - hit me with your clever ideas or recipes - thanks |
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Xmas desserts and xmas pasta ideas friend wants me to find some recipes, what would you organise, about 10 people i think! |
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Xmas BBQ. Cremated the meat Just got myself a new BBQ for Xmas. Decided to cook lunch. Mum and wifey and kids indicate I could easily get a job in a crematorium. Dam thing too hot. Old BBQ used to have volcanic rocks as base and gas heated these. Now just on a hot plate. Cannot get ... |
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Xmas Left Overs Whats everyone making tonight with their Xmas Left Over food! |
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Vegetarian Xmas dinner ideas, help! was going to make a kumera and leek roulade, but just realized leeks probably wont be in season! also want to make a shrimp cocktail for entree for us meat eaters, but what to serve the vego! help! |
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Jamie Oliver xmas cooking with his kids on TV1 now Anyone else watching! What an excellent simple recipe for pancakes - I'm putting my order in with Miss 15 for boxing day! |
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Xmas food gifts I would like something different to give as a gift that is easy to mke please |
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Home-made Xmas gifts Hi all, so this year I have decided to gift things that are homemade, just to keep costs down. What are some neat ideas! So far I have mini choc chip cookies baked and put in a jar, some rocky road too, any more ideas! |
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Xmas Cupcake Brag Just wanted to share my creations from the weekend, I'm quite proud of them :)http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/246378822.jpg |
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Salads for Xmas Day What's something different we can serve to the whanau! All that's confirmed so far is: Rocket, pear, parmassen n pecans and a roast vege thins with chickpeas that mum does. I was wanting to do an Orzo one, anyone have a nice recipe!All ideas much ... |
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Platter for xmas day any ideas what I can put on this platter! trying to avoid hot stuff. aiming for a mixtre of sweet n savoury. So far I havepigs on horseback, cheese straws, choped up bier sticks, crackers, grapes, strawberries, some chocolates, those mini peppers with cre... |
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I want some easy simple recipes for xmas treats an puddings etc. i have my family coming over for xmas my mum stepdad and 3 younger sisters, 9,13 and 15. i would like to make something easy and yummy for everyone. im no fancy baker and wont be going to town again before xmas so have no fancy ingredients. ... |
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Very easy Xmas treats Baking for the non-baker recipes much appreciated! |
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Seafood entrees for Xmas Anybody got anything a bit different yet still possible for somebody who has to buy their fish from the local fishshop. |
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Xmas cake with glazed top I know late to be making xmas cakes but I am doing them for our hospice as a gift and as a hopless person doing icing I thought I'd do glazed fruit and nuts on top.I have never done them before so any help would be great.I have a nice cake recipe so j... |
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Baking papersticking to Xmas cake Why does the baking paper stick to my Xmas cake. happened twice now and really frustrated. what am I doing wrong please! |
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Wooden xmas cake 'tins' Has anybody got thoughts/feelings/experience with these. would like to give one as a pressy but not if its only a one minute wonder.sorry if this subject has been broached before I havent seen it mentioned and thx in advance |
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Xmas fruit mince slice Every year I get this hankering to make this to die for slice that is in a cafe in Hastings, but still no success I know it doesn't have coconut or egg i it,,,,.It is sort of like a shortbread texture with the fruit mice in the middle. Anyone got any ... |
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Uses for unsuccess (sp) Xmas Cake I know I am late making the Xmas cake .please don't shoot me.anyway decied to use another recipe and it just isn't as I want it.can someone all ideas accept tell me what to use it in other than steamed pudding well covering in in custard :)Friut b... |
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Nice slice for Xmas please. would like an extra special slice to take to a Xmas brunch (which goes all day, lol). |
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?Dairy free xmas cake Is there such a recipe as would like to make one for one of the kids teachers.TIA |
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Whose started their xmas cake Nagging the wife to get going.Can't leave it too late. Won't have enough brandy in it |
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What Could I Use Instead-Xmas Cake help The recipe calls for Drambuie but I don't have enough.It says you could use whiskey but I don't have that either. What I do have is:- Kahlua (creame base like Drambuie) ; contreau, Jim Beam.Could I do a mix of some of these.I don't really want... |
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"" Help"" In Using Fan bake oven for Xmas Cake Am baking Christmas cake in new fan back oven for the first time.Old oven says 150deg c for 4 hours.Would appreciate temp, used for fan bake oven. |
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Gardie Xmas Cake? When you cover and wrap with the tin foil, is this while the cake is still cooling down or do you do this when its completly cold. I have made mine and folded the paper down over the top and just put the tin foil over the top of the cake and have left it ... |
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Xmas Day Salads What salads will you have on your menu for xmas day? |
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Pre xmas lunch.ideas for nibbles please 15 adults.4 children. aiming to have lunch 1pm. People arriving thru out late morning. I really hate chips and dip! |
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A LANGBEIN ALMOND XMAS CAKE TOPPING Looks yummy - but I'm wondering if I will need to freeze the cake if I want to keep it, or if I can keep it in a sealed container like any good fruit cake without icing. |
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The Official Xmas Cake Recipe Thread...... Overnite Gingerale Xmas Cake Soak 1 kg of Mixed Fruit (I use the pams stuff from paknsave) in 1/2 of a 1.5ltr bottle of gingerale overnite!, drain the next morning in a colander. Cake tin preparation: (most important but worth it). On the bottom you need ... |
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Xmas Cake Last year made a delicuious one with crushed pineapple,have mislaid it. Does anybody have the recipe/ Thank you. |
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Xmas cake question I don't want to ice my Xmas cake, can I just cover the top with shaved/sliced almonds instead before cooking! |
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What are you going to cook for xmas? We usually have stuffed turkey, but will go camping this year. |
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Storing Pineapple Xmas Cake? The Holst website provides advice about how to store Pineapple Xmas Cake so it doesn't "sweat" or mould.Do you have any other special recommendations for storage so that the Pineapple Xmas Cake will last well between now and Xmas!Thanks in a... |
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Whitebait .xmas day.cook and then freeze? Hi We are haveing over seas guests for xmas and would like to have some cold whitebait fritters to offer, does any one know if I would be best to cook these and then freeze (bring out night before) or else freeze whitebait and then cook the night before.t... |
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I know its EARLY to be talking about xmas dinner! But it turns out we will be having a traditional sit down xmas dinner this year for a treat for elderly 85 yrold FIL!um and it will be at my house!Turkey and ham and roasties and a sit down meal for 23! (including 11 kids!) its cooking the turkey that sca... |
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Recipe Ideas for Mid Winter Xmas, Have invitations to both a lunch where there is no oven to heat food and an evening dinner, thanks for help Cheers |
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Allyson Gofton's Xmas Mincemeat roulade recipe pls Hi, just wondering if anyone has this recipe please.Have searched online without success.Might come from one of those rip off pads.Thanks. |
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I need - Mini xmas trees or similar for ski cake! Help - wrong time of year to try and find the mini pine trees anywhere - I need about 5 old or new ones to add on to my son's 18th birthday cake - going to be a ski slope. Have tried looking at loads of online cake decorating supplies to no avail.Or i... |
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Is anyone still eating their Xmas ham! We just had the last of ours tonight - I made a ham and egg pie with the last little bit.We started it on 15th December (didn't even wait for Christmas) and thanks to the lemonade and muslin trick it kept right down to the last morsel. |
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Kitchen Scales! Friend got for Xmas. Light, about 20cm by 12cm. Digital, runs on AA batteries, lbs and grms shown and best of all you can use anything to weight items in. Easy storage too! No bowl that is a nuisance in the cupboard! Was purchased from one of the outfits that bring items roun... |
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Your fav ways to eat xmas ham? Well I would eat this at just about every meal if i could, its so yummy. Couple of bits of toast, some good quality mayo (full fat/egg, none of that light stuff, blech), slices of ham, slices of tomato, lots of fresh ground pepper and salt, make it like a... |
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Custard recipe for xmas pudding! Have tried the left hand box to find recipe for custard for xmas pudding but no luck.Anyone got an easy recipe! With or without alcohol. (I haven't even got a basic edmonds recipe as I threw the packet out) Thanks and merry xmas everyone |
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Merry xmas ladies. I just wanted to say, that i was browsing the recipe threads today and i noticed a question, clicked on it, and it was me asking a whole year ago last xmas. I thought wow this is such a great thread. All these threads still going , its really fantastic, a... |
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Ideas for home made goodies for Xmas. TIA Making Xmas gifts to go on thosesquare foam plates tied up in cellophane for pressies this year.would really appreciate some more ideas. |
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High Grade flour for Xmas cake! Hi.I heard somewhere it's a good idea to use strong flour for fruit cakes because it helps stop the fruit from sinking.Is that true! |
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Making capsicum sauce for xmas prezzies and added the sugar along with capsicums & vinegar by mistake. Was meant to cook caps & vinegar on their own for 15mins then add sugar & simmer another 15m. Should this make much difference to taste etc does anyone know! |
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Those of you doing the traditional Turkey on xmas day.what/how are you doing vege wise! Apart from the obvious roasted potatoes/pumpkin and kumera. What green veges are you doing! TIA Catering for 17 people and dont want to serve overboiled broccoli! |
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Lazy and hopeless at Xmas puds but hav ideas. Please share yours. Number 1; Halve eskimo pies diagonally and drizzle cornflour thickened tin of boysenberries heated over the top-serve with crumbled flake |
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Marshmallow Snowmen - great recipe for Xmas! What a neat idea thank you for sharing |
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Xmas nibbles help! Merry xmas everyone.I am in charge of nibbles this year for xmas day.I am hopeless in the kitchen!Was thinking a cheeseboard and dips,pretzels,crackers,chips for the kids.any ideas!.has to be easy as we are travelling xmas eve so needs to be easy to put t... |
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Xmas pudding.what else! We are on puddings for Christmas Lunch and we are doing little pavs with whipped cream (with a touch oficing sugar and vanilla bean paste in it), fresh berry compote. but I feel its lacking something ! Any suggestions! |
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How do I do an easy xmas cake glaze Please! Does it go on warm,hot or when the cake is cold! Please help Thanks |
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Xmas Pudding Recipe Inquiry! Recipe says to put friuit and liquids (ie orange juice and rum etc) into heavy plastic bag and cook for 5 min in microwave until fruit is plump and shiny and then cool.Thats fine but would and oven bag be ok as recipe only says plastic bag! concern was th... |
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Xmas Turkey Stuffing Ideas for a nice stuffing please |
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Dark Xmas pudding. Does anyone have a delicious dark recipe that can be shared.I like to make mini ones and give away.Just made some but they are not dark and do not look right. Many thanks |
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Xmas pudding - storage Making my Xmas puddings and just wondering would I store them like a Xmas cake.ie wrap tightly in lunch wrap and tea towel!TIA.(Mrs W) |
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Xmas cake icing please My xmas cake has cracks in the top although it looks nice. I want to ice it to fill the cracks as well. I have no alcohol just icing sugar, butter ,almond essence, lemon essence. Has anyone quantities to make an icing that will set firm please. |
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Silicone and xmas cakes ! Hi there - can anyone help me with this. I am about to make my first xmas cake. Is a silicone cake tin okay to use for this and do I have to line it & if so, how would I do this! Many thanks for any help with this. |
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Sticking my icing to xmas cake I have no apricot jam can i use sugar and water. and do i put it inbetween almond and the white icing too! |
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Xmas cake help I've left out the baking powder (buggar) It is in the oven now is there any thing I can use it for or make with it once it is cooked!Or do I bin it now! |
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Xmas Cookies at the end of the good morning show I just saw them at the end of the show & missed the recipe. I have looked on the web site but cannot find it. Did anyone write it down or have a very simple recipe for other Christmas cookies. Thanks :-) |
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Savoury Xmas themed nibbles! Need ideas, please! all the Xmas themed nibbles I can think of are sweet. Has anyone got some festive food ideas that are savoury! I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel and all I can think of is making cocktail meatballs and saying they're reindeer droppings! LOL! Su... |
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Best xmas ham brand! where to get. need suggestions!pak and save ham! ie hobsons choice! hellers!can someone recommend good xmas ham brand. |
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Xmas tarts Help xmas tarts are going soft in the airtight container what can I do before I make any more |
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Xmas entree ideas please We are having a family xmas dinner, approx 20 people. I need to take entrees.My mind has gone blank. Looking for ideas please. Seafood is always good, but some dont eat it.Alternatives! |
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Want to make a super-easy super-moist Xmas Cake! This is a recipe from Janice Marriott, a columnist at NZ House & Garden magazine and makes a fabulous, well-flavoured and moist cake without any fuss! Quick Fabulous Xmas Cake 1kg mixed dried fruit(include prunes for a rich, dark colour) ½ cup li... |
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Solo Xmas ideas Hello all you wonderful foodies! If YOU were having Xmas Day by yourself this year (by choice).what exactly would you have to eat and drink to make the perfect self-indulgent day! |
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Bulk xmas breaky! we are cooking for 8 adults xmas morning, menu is big kiwi fry up how do i do the eggs etc, please tell me how you do it. thanks |
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Egg and dairy free xmas cake i dont know if this is done but i would like to show you a good and easy recipe. 700g Cake mix Orange Juice enough to cover the fruit. 2 1/2 cups of self raising flour. Soak fruit in orange juice over night, them add the flour and bake at 180 degrees for ... |
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Seeking gluten free Xmas pudding recipe can anyone help! This is the steamed GF plum pudding I am looking for. |
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Egg and dairy free xmas cake i dont know if this is done but i would like to show you a good and easy recipe. 700g Cake mix Orange Juice enough to cover the fruit. 2 1/2 cups of self raising flour. Soak fruit in orange juice over night, them add the flour and bake at 180 degrees for ... |
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Xmas Nibbles for 20 people Hi there, I have been asked to provide the Xmas nibbles for our Xmas Party, so can you please give me suggestions!I need something that will travel as I have to take them from Auckland to New Plymouth one or two days before Xmas.Thanks for any help. |
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Easy, moist not too much fruit Xmas cake! I want to make an xmas cake this year, i have made them in the last.they have been dry and crumbly.I want a moist cake that has saltanas etc, but NO mixed peel, or cherrys or almonds,has someone got a recipe similar to this please!Also i like traditional ... |
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Xmas menu's? so what is everyone having this year? I am having xmas dinner with my kids on xmas eve as we are off to timaru on the big day....so xmas eve with my lot and they will all stay the night for opening pressies and a nice brekkie then we go to timaru to the i... |
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Xmas Desert What yummy desert can i make for xmas that is dairy free!! |
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Easy moist Xmas cake recipe please I usually make one in October but getting old and not so well. |
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Who's doing xmas breaky i would like to know how to bulk cook bacon and eggs for 8 people please, my first post wasn't answered :) |
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Xmas cake in a box Just bought a box for xmas cake, fruit weighed etc. Can you offer any hints/advice please. ie Do I cover the box with brown paper etc whilst its cooking. Do I leave the cake in the tin to cool! Box expensive, better be good lol |
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Homemade alcohol free drinks for Xmas. That are not sugary sweet. a little bit grown up. and easy to make.! Does anyone have any good suggestions for these! TIA! |
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Ok Xmas cake made but a question how do I wrap it up! Yes strange question. Do I do baking paper then gladwrap! I don't want it to go dry. |
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Xmas cookies! whats a good recipe for xmas cookies open to any favours. Thanks in advance. |
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Meat on the BBQ for Xmas Does anyone have any tips or pointers for cooking meat on the bbq.We are thinking of cooking a piece of lamb and beef for our xmas dinner this year.We have a 'rotisory' on the BBQ. |
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Spiced/Salty nuts recipe for xmas nibbles! Am looking for a tried & true recipe for spiced mixed nuts, does anyone have one they have tried and enjoyed, tia |
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Xmas cake glaze idea's pls Just got the xmas cake in the oven decorated it with a pretty flower made out of nuts and cherries. I'm wanting to glaze it after it is cooked. Never done it before. If it is glazed now will it keep till xmas! What is a good glaze please. I'm afte... |
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4 ingredients xmas cake has anyone got the recipe for the 4 ingredients xmas cake? Please |
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Xmas ham What is the brand of ham to buy for Xmas this year! |
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Xmas entree suggestions We are doing Xmas lunch (our main meal on xmas day) at our place this year.We normally do a seafood cocktail for entree but this year i want to do something different.Any suggestions! |
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Trifle without alcohol for Xmas Anyone got any good recipes for a trifle without alcohol! Possibly with jelly or ginger ale etc Thank you |
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Xmas lunch /dinner ! ideas ! do you know what you are doing this year ! anyone having /doing anything totally different! |
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Xmas baking Hi there, What are you planning on making/baking for xmas gifts. So far im going to make tim tam truffles... not sure what else. |
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Last year's Xmas ham - what to do with it! I was just looking in the depths of the big freezer and found the other half of the massive Xmas ham that the butcher cut for me. How best to use this! Should I thaw it and bake it, or just thaw it and eat! Hopefully it will still be ok! |
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Xmas baking with silicopne. Have made three cakes one with baking paper and the others with a silicone container which I placed in my baking tin. Great results |
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Xmas Baking with silicone. Have made three cakes one the usual way with baking paper and the others with the silicone container,placed in my cake tin and it was so simple. Delighed. |
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Xmas Cake with 4 ingredients????? lost my recipe, but knows it only has a few ingredients..iemixed fruit, orangejuice..but cant remember whatelse...This is for a guy who is on a very limited income who wants to make some forhis family.. |
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Mini xmas pudding.how long to steam pse Making some of these for gifts, in small ramekins etc. How long should I cook them for please! |
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Best way to store xmas cake! What is the best way to store xmas cake which I will make this week, my recipe is fairly moist, will not be iced until a few days before xmas, thanks |
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Xmas BBQ - any ideas for something a bit flash. I'm really tired of the ham & turkey thing. I;ve been doing it at my place for 25 years (and i;m not 50 yet!) and I've had enough of suiting everyone else so I thought we'd do a BBQ. Any other ideas gratefully received too. What about dese... |
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Crockpot xmas pudding Does anyone have a recipe for a easy xmas pudding that is cooked in the crockpot |
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White xmas cake icing can u colour it! can u use food colouring to colour that white xmas cake icing! want to make a black and white cake for my sis! |
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Tropical fruit mince for xmas tarts?? A few years ago I made a "tropical" fruit mince for xmas tarts, there was dried mango, apple, pineapple, apricots in the mix, it was light coloured, had galliano in it , was a HUGE hit and I have lost recipe in a house shift. Does anyone have an... |
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Can i bake xmas cake in cardboard boxes?? Ok so i am a first timer to making xmas cake, i have my mums recipe, and i am wanting to make cakes as gifts. I have heard that you can make cardboard boxes and bake them in them. Is this true?? I think they would look really neat. |
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Get ready for mid winter xmas A must for Xmas - Whisky Roll Whiskey Roll In a food processor crush 2 packets of wine biscuits Add 1 cup of icing sugar1 egg1/2 cup whiskeytsp vanilla125gm melted butter Wizz all together Chill for about 10min to make a little firmer for handlingForm thi... |
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