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This is the second recipe in our short series of three traditional recipes for Christmas that will delight your guests. Baked Gammon Ham with Cumberland Sauce Baked ham is a popular traditional Christmas dish served in many countries including England and the USA. This can be served either hot or cold and is a tasty [...]
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Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away Christmas is here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold. Ding dong ding dong that is their song with joyful ring all caroling. One seems to hear words of good cheer from everywhere filling the air. Oh [...]
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Christmas is the only time of year you can really go to town and decorate the inside of your home with sparkle, glitter and lights. So what better way to get you into the holiday spirit than by decorating the outside of your home too with outdoor Xmas lights? Even the most cynical of us [...]
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It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, [...]
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Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth [...]
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Gift baskets are a great way to make a personal gift for family and friends. Christmas gift baskets can be a lot of fun for you to make and for the recipient and they can be made to fit any budget. The first thing to consider is who you are making the Christmas gift basket [...]
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Quenelles are delicate little dumplings. The name comes from the German Knцdel, meaning dumpling. traditionally oval, these make a very elegant starter that is sure to impress. Ingredients 500g (1lb) salmon fillet,skinned, boned and cut into chunks. 2 egg whites salt and pepper 150ml double cream lemon slices flat leaf parsley sprigs to garnish Asparagus [...]
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There’s no doubt that a luscious trifle remains a great favorite with everyone, for the flavors, smells and textures of this mouthwatering dessert complement each other perfectly. Ingredients Serves 6 225g/8oz plain sponge cake 25g/ 10z ratafias 75ml/5tbsp sherry or Madeira 75ml/5tbsp seedless raspberry jam 450g/1lb frozen raspberries, thawed 45ml/3tbsp caster sugar 30ml/6tsp cornflour 275ml/Ѕpint [...]
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Glad tidings brought an angel bright: Refrain: How great my joy, great my joy, Joy, joy joy, Joy, joy joy, Praise we the Lord in heav’n on high. Praise we the Lord in heav’n on high. There shall be born, so He did say, In Bethlehem a Child today: Refrain There shall He lie in [...]
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This is a very festive dish that can be eaten hot or cold and is especially good as a vegetarian alternative. Ingredients Serves 6 250g/8oz frozen chestnuts, thawed 1tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 250g/8oz potatoes, boiled and mashed 125g 4oz wholemeal [...]
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