Christmas

Amaretti Biscuits were more commonly known as Ratafias back in Nana Ling’s day, the early 1900s. And Ratafia Biscuits go all the way back to at least the 1700s! There’s …

Creme Caramel is the smooth and creamy dessert that looks and sounds fancy but is quite simple to make. This Creme Caramel recipe calls for only four main ingredients – …

Ambrosia Salad is the old-fashioned fruit salad that takes its name from Greek mythology. Ambrosia is the food and drink of the Greek Gods, and this exceptional little salad is …

These festive Midori Balls are the fresh, summery version of the traditional Rum Ball. Here, pineapple replaces the cherries, Caramilk (or white chocolate) replaces the darker chocolate and, of course, …

Peach season is a great time of the year, and this old-fashioned Baked Peaches recipe will make you love peach season more than ever. It’s hard to imagine during winter, …

This Brandy Custard recipe is the real deal. Made with milk, cream, egg yolks and a generous dash of brandy. Skip the supermarket version this year, because homemade Brandy Custard …

These hard caramels are smooth, sweet and utterly addictive. You won’t need a candy thermometer – but you will need a lot of willpower to stop at just one. Russian …

This no-bake Choc Cherry Log is the perfect accompaniment to your favourite nightcap. The recipe makes four small/medium logs which can be stored in the fridge for up to one …

Looking for the perfect Christmas Pavlova that’ll look lovely, feed a crowd and is easy to make? Here it is. Making Pavlova for Christmas Pavlova is always one of the …

The sweetest treat around has to be Scottish Tablet. If you love a little sugar hit or have a connection to Scotland, you may have already come across this wonderful …