by Sheridan | Dec 10, 2023 | Christmas, Dinner, Lunch, Picnics, Recipes, Vegetarian
Downunder Christmas Gazpacho This savoury ‘red and green’ soup is so easy to make and makes a perfect starter for Christmas lunch or dinner. While the traditional Spanish gazpacho includes bread and is blended to make a smooth puree, I like the crunch of...
by Sheridan | Dec 3, 2023 | Christmas, Desserts, Recipes
White Christmas This up-dated version of White Christmas is an easy one for kids to make (as long as you supervise the melting of the chocolate) and makes a terrific edible Christmas gift.Don’t forget to book the kids in to my Mini Chef Christmas cooking classes...
by Sheridan | Jul 30, 2023 | Christmas, Recipes
White Chocolate Bark Yulefest might be winding up in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, but there’s still time to make a batch of this yummy sweet. Wrapped in a cellophane bag and tied with a green, red or gold bow, it’s a terrific edible gift at any...
by Sheridan | Dec 30, 2022 | Brunch, Christmas, Cocktail fare, Picnics, Recipes
The Ultimate Ham Sandwich I always look forward to these fabulous sandwiches served annually by Marita Blood at her Christmas party. They’re also perfect for New Years Eve entertaining as they soak up the champagne and make use of any leftover ham from...
by Sheridan | Dec 18, 2022 | Brunch, Christmas, Dinner, Lunch, Main Courses, Meat, Recipes
Glazed Christmas Ham The heavenly smell of a glazed leg of ham baking in the oven always fills me with Christmas cheer. Serve it warm or at room temperature, cut in generous slices and accompanied by a selection of mustards: Dijon, grain mustard, honey mustard,...
by Sheridan | Dec 10, 2022 | Christmas, Dinner, Lunch, Main Courses, Recipes, Vegetarian
Christmas Vegetarian Timballo Here’s a spectacular alternative main course for vegetarians at Christmas, a version of the showstopper Sicilian timballo which takes its name from the old French word for kettledrum. In Sicily it’s cooked in a mould with the...
