I would imagine that this recipe originated in the fifties when there was a fascination with all things Hawaiian. I bake the meatballs in the oven rather than frying them and the combination of flavours with the ginger, pineapple and…

An incredibly easy barbecue treat, be sure to marinate for two hours for best results! Beef Kebabs with Onion and Red PeppersINGREDIENTS: METHOD : Cut beef into 1½” (3 cm) cubes and thread onto bamboo skewers, alternating each chunk of…

Sausage Rolls, or ‘Pigs in a Blanket’ are a long standing favourite. You can use bought pastry to save time, but I prefer to make my own. Cut the rolls into smaller pieces before baking to use as a party…

Here are a few tips on cooking the perfect roast turkey. You can stuff the bird with any type of stuffing, if desired. If you are not going to stuff the bird, fill the cavity with one or two halved…

Panettone originated in Milan and is popular throughout the world, especially at Christmas. There are many legends as to how it was first made, one being that it was invented by a poor baker’s assistant called Toni who made it…

A great, easy to make cake that the whole family will enjoy. Orange – Pumpkin Cake with Cranberries RecipeINGREDIENTS: Heat oven to 350°F or 180°C. Grease and flour a bundt pan. Sift together the flour, spices, baking powder, and salt,…

A really festive cookie that is actually great at any time of the year. We have used our Cranberry Mincemeat but the recipe is just as good using store-bought mincemeat. Mincemeat Cookies RecipeINGREDIENTS: Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°C. Cream the butter…

This recipe for an unusual and beautiful fruit cake comes from Susan McGoldrick. The gumdrops become nice and soft after baking so that slicing the cake is no problem. Do not use any of the black gumdrops as you only…

This is a wonderfully rich, moist chocolate cake with the surprise ingredient of Guinness! It has an incredible chocolate flavour and yet it also tastes fabulous with butter and Cheddar cheese. Guinness Chocolate and Walnut Cake RecipeINGREDIENTS: METHOD: Break up…

These old fashioned Ginger Snap Cookies are great at any time of the year, but for me have a special Christmas nostalgia. They become crispier, the longer they are baked, and to me, have always tasted incredible with a tall…