Christmas Stollen
Recipe by:
Lee Smith
I got this stollen recipe while I was Head Baker at the Dorchester. It's packed with dried fruit and filled with a marzipan surprise. It makes a perfect food gift at Christmas.
Chocolate Tablet
Recipe by:
Susan
This is pure heaven - well I think so anyway! It's sweet, melts in your mouth but is not chewy. This version is flavoured with chocolate and it makes a great gift. I always make some for my daughter's teachers at Christmas.
Scottish tablet
Recipe by:
celticfc1888
This is a great sweet we have here in Scotland. It is a complete sugar rush. It may be too sweet for some people but I love it. Try it anyway and see what you think. Kids will love it!
Coconut and Almond Macaroons
Recipe by:
ILikeSpatulas
Crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy in the middle. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top for a nice presentation.
Chocolate truffles
Recipe by:
ezsteve
These rich, decadent chocolate truffles make a special food gift at Christmas, Easter or St Valentine's Day and are exceptionally easy to make.
Chestnut Jam
Recipe by:
Le Cuisto
A nice sweetened chestnut purée. This is fabulous on its own when spread on crusty bread, or use it for a myriad of cakes and desserts. Wonderful in crepes.
Apple and Tomato Chutney
Recipe by:
cheap chef
Spicy and sweet, this delicious chutney goes well with breads, cheeses and chicken. This makes a large batch - great for sharing with neighbours and friends at Christmas!
Apple Cranberry Relish
Recipe by:
Karen Dunn
This relish has a great flavour, especially with the addition of celery. It goes well on leftover turkey in a sandwich on Boxing Day. Chopped nuts can be added if desired.
Preserved Apples
Recipe by:
rhonda
You will need seven 1-litre preserving jars, as this recipe makes enough to give away as food gifts. Use the preserved apples to fill a tart or puff pastry parcels.
Easy Chinese Plum Sauce
Recipe by:
Rayna
This is my easy version of plum sauce that is very tasty and keeps well in the refrigerator. Serve hot or chilled with spring rolls, pork or chicken.
Berry Vinegar
Recipe by:
Beatrice
My family loves to use raspberries or blackberries in this recipe. We love this vinegar on fresh, green salads - it makes a perfect vinaigrette. Prepare close to the time of use.
Spicy Chilli Jam
Recipe by:
Sue Delgrego
I tasted this at my local market and wanted to replicate it. This recipe is very easy to make - use green or red chillies. Serve just as you would a chutney. It's fantastic with any hard cheese.
Chocolate Biscotti
Recipe by:
Leigh Anne
This recipe takes some time and quite a few baking trays, but it's well worth it. It makes plenty so you can give away as gifts with good coffee beans.
Bean Soup in a Jar
Recipe by:
WATERSMELON
A variety of dried beans and lentils in a jar with a recipe attached - makes a great gift. Ask your butcher for a ham hock to make the soup with. It adds good flavour.
Fig Jam
Recipe by:
Dotti K
Besides dolloping this on granary toast - try serving this fantastic jam with hard cheeses like Manchego, or serve it warm with ice cream.
Kumquat Marmalade
Recipe by:
SWIZZLESTICKS
A sweet home made kumquat marmalade made with fresh kumquats and a couple of oranges. No added pectin is necessary for this seasonal treasure. The amount of marmalade produced can be adjusted easily to the amount of fruit you have on hand - just stick to the ratios mentioned in the directions.
Sultana and Mango Chutney
Recipe by:
Shirley Crowley
An excellent mango chutney for pork, turkey or lamb. Mangos are simmered with sultanas, ginger, onion, garlic and lots of spices. Makes plenty, so be prepared with sterilised jars.
Pickled Asparagus
Recipe by:
JOHNNYDEEZ
I love anything pickled, so I tried asparagus with a touch of chilli! You'll need a tall, wide jar so you can keep the stalks upright.
Pickled Chillies
Recipe by:
Pam
These pickled chillies are great in salads, sandwiches and wraps, or to serve alongside a meat dish. These can be made less spicy by removing the seeds from the chillies.