xmas tag
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Almonds on xmas cake.dou put them on straight away or halfway though the cooking? |
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Marshmallow Snowmen - great recipe for Xmas! What a neat idea thank you for sharing |
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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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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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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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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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Seeking gluten free Xmas pudding recipe can anyone help! This is the steamed GF plum pudding I am looking 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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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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Xmas cookies! whats a good recipe for xmas cookies open to any favours. Thanks in advance. |
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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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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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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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