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Christmas Mince Pies This crumbly, fruity mince pie recipe is a Christmas classic. Serve warm with lashings of brandy butter Makes 12  (but enough mincemeat for many, many more) Prep time:   2 hours (including chilling time) Cooking time:   20 minutes Ingredients 200g raisins 200g sultanas 1 Bramley apple, peeled & chopped 100g mixed peel 75g glace cherries 75g stem ginger in syrup, drained & chopped 1 lemon, zest & juice only 200g suet 200g dark brown muscovado sugar 200g currants 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp grated nutmeg 2 tsp mixed spice ½ tsp ground ginger 100ml brandy 100ml sherry For the pastry 200g plain flour, sifted 40g golden caster sugar 75g ground almonds 125g unsalted butter, cubed 1 large free-range egg, beaten Milk to glaze Preparation method 1.     Place the raisins, sultanas, apple, mixed fruit, mixed peel and lemon zest into a blender a blitz to a paste.  Place in a bowl and add the suet, sugar, currants, cinnamon, nutm...

Toad in the Hole with Onion Gravy A British classic perfect for a mid-week supper on a winters evening!  Serve with mashed potato and roasted vegetables. Serves 4 Prep time:   15 minutes Cooking time:   45 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 8-10 good quality pork sausages 150g plain flour ½ tsp fine sea salt 2 large free-range eggs 150ml milk For the onion gravy: 20g butter 2 red onions, peeled & finely sliced Freshly ground salt & pepper 1 ½ tbsp plain flour 300ml chicken stock 1 tsp English mustard 2 tbsp redcurrant jelly Few dashes of Worcestershire sauce Preparation method 1.     Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas mark 6.  Place the oil into a 1.5 litre ovenproof dish making sure the oil evenly covers the base.  Add the sausage and cover in the oil.  Put in the oven for 10 minutes. 2.     Meanwhile prepare the batter, place the flour, salt, eggs and milk into a large bowl and whisk until the mixture is fully ...

Mince with Cheesy Horseradish Dumplings The perfect winter warmer - this has to be comfort food at its best. A delicious meal for all the family! Serves 4 Prep time:   20 minutes Cooking time:  1 hour 45 minutes Ingredients For the mince 2 tbsp olive oil 500g lean minced beef 1 onion, finely chopped 1 celery sticks finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 1 cloves of garlic, peeled & finely chopped 5 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only 1 tbsp tomato puree 175ml red wine 400ml beef stock A few splashes of Worcestershire sauce 100g frozen peas 1 tbsp cornflour Salt & freshly ground pepper For the dumplings 200g self-raising flour 100g vegetable or beef suet ½ tsp salt 100g mature cheddar cheese, grated (plus extra for topping) 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1 tbsp hot horseradish (from a jar) 150ml water To serve: 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Steamed green vegetables Method 1.     Heat a large casserole dish and then add a tablespoon of olive oil, add ...