… at this time of year many people are looking for inspiration for either something a little different or perhaps a recipe that gives a subtle twist on a classic. I also know that I want a few failsafe recipes that will look impressive and taste great. This is my collection of 12 Christmas recipes that I love. Some my own and some from one or two of my favourite bloggers… each one hopefully giving you a little something to add to your Christmas repertoire!
1. slow cooker collar bacon in ginger beer
to kick off here is one of my all-time favourite slow-cooker and christmas recipes. You literally sit back and let the flavours and aromas permeate through the kitchen and the next day you have a ham like no other. Ginger Beer is excellent with ham, it has all the sweetness of the more traditional Coca-Cola but of course has the added deep kick of the ginger spice…
2. chocolate carrot cake
this is a subtle but very festive twist on the classic carrot cake… packed with orange and spices and plenty of chocolate it is a great alternative to the heavier traditional Christmas cake and isn’t anywhere near as rich. It can also be made into cupcakes too…
3. white chocolate peppermint brownies by Saving Room For Dessert
ok…I LOVE Tricia’s blog. If I could live in anyone’s home and eat my way through their kitchen it would be Tricia’s and these cute little brownies just scream of Christmas. I think candy canes are so ‘traditional American Christmas’ and I love when people make recipes with them, it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside…
4. Clementine Marble Layer Cake
this is a simple but very tasty and ultimately impressive looking cake that isn’t particularly a Christmas cake but has the look and flavour to sit well with the Christmas spirit. Chocolate and Orange is essentially the taste of Christmas for me and this hits that nail on the head with a massive hammer!…
5. Christmas butter biscuits by Tin and Thyme
not only do these biscuits fulfil my ‘contemporary Christmas’ thing they are also fun and sound absolutely delicious. I love the pop of green colour that the matcha powder brings to these festive cookies and the simple shapes are the perfect bold antidote to all the Christmas fussiness…
6. thai basil curry christmas roast
a real twist on the classic Christmas Day lunch… a chicken instead of turkey and a sweet thai curry flavour that will take you beyond the mundane. I love this dish.
7. Meringue Christmas Tree by Super Golden Bakes
is there anything more festively beautiful than this brilliant tiered meringue Christmas pavlova. So rich yet so light and it looks so impressive. I actually want to eat this for my Christmas dinner pudding…
8. fig and honey mince pies
these are the taste of christmas without being boring. The rich and sticky figs melt into the honey and the chocolate pastry is to die for.
9. mulled cranberry cider
this is such a wonderful christmas drink and is so delicious I can never really understand why ruled cider is not as popular as mulled wine which in my mind is cloying and overly sweet.
10. orange and double chocolate brownies by Food To Glow
Kellie’s blog is a wonder of divine delights but these brownies do it all for me… chocolate, orange… did I mention chocolate…
11. bubble and squeak by Lavender and Lovage
Boxing Day morning would not be complete without this mix of leftovers and egg and I make it without fail in my own special way, however Karen does it beautifully here
12. three ways with stuffing
three brilliant stuffing recipes, from a classic sage on onion to a veggie chestnut and mushroom, I have it covered!
eat and of course, enjoy!
These will keep me busy for 12 days. I’d like a slice of both cakes now please.
Thanks Mum!
Everything looks so scrumptious. I’m getting super excited about Christmas now. But you know which one appeals at this moment in time – it’s Karen’s bubble and squeak. I’d love to demolish a plate of that right now. Thanks so much for including one of my recipes – you know how to bestow a heart warming festive glow 😀
Wish you and the Viking a very relaxing but Merry Christmas.
I know!! Going straight in for the bubble too!
Gorgeous recipes, you have excellent taste. Merry Christmas to you and the Viking xxx
Well thank you very much my dear!
Lovely choice of recipes. I’ve been meaning to make the bacon in ginger beer ever since you first presented it to us but I’m so hopeless that I’ve yet to get round to it. It sounds like the perfect winter dish.
Make that bacon Phil. It’s worth every hour!
What a gorgeous meal this would be! Love that slow cooker bacon – oh my! Thank you so much for including me in your roundup! Have a very Merry Christmas Dom!
Oh my… what a fantastic menu here! Love that meringue x’mas tree especially…. and both brownies look really tempting as well …… good pairing with the cranberry cider too. Yummm….
Hope you’re having a wonderful day.
Blessings, Kristy
Can you imagine eating all this on Christmas Day!!!
These make me very excited about Christmas! They all look so delicious.
SOOOO excited about Christmas. Thanks for commenting and Happy Christmas!
Reading one of your previous posts I realise that you have A LOT of different palates to cater for, but you being a good going omnivore get to have a bit of everything! I love the recipes you have included – varied, colourful, deep in flavour and fun. Thanks so very much for linking to my double chocolate and orange brownies. I feel very very honoured. Wishing you a brilliant and over the top-wonderful Christmas.
My pleasure Kellie. Merry Christmas!
I’ve tried to comment here several times but my wifi isn’t working properly! Thanks for addIng my Bubble and Squeak – what a great list – happy Christmas! Karen
Thanks darling xxx
That’s an incredible selection beautifully chosen Dom. I NEED that ham!!! Happy Christmas and all the best for 2017 xxx