By Emiko DaviesI recommend having all the ingredients ready before you add the syrup as once this gets added it can harden to a point where it becomes difficult to handle (especially if your kitchen is quite cold). If this happens, you simply need to warm the mixture gently and ... Read more
Mohnkrapfen
In Germany the pies are called MOHNKRAPFEN and are mainly eaten over the long Christmas and sometimes Easter holidays. Ingredients Dough 1 kg white flour (wheat). 0.5 litres milk, Salt 2 eggs. Filling Approximately 30 % crushed poppy seeds. Approximately 65 % cooked and ... Read more
Christmas Log with Chestnut Mousse
I found this recipe for Christmas Log with Chestnut Mousse on the net and whilst I usually prefer easy recipes, sometimes I feel like putting in extra effort. This is one of those recipes and the final results are well worth it. Print Recipe Ingredients Cocoa ... Read more
Easy-Action Christmas Cake
A Christmas Cake recipe by Nigella Lawson Print Recipe One year when I attempted a traditional Christmas cake, I did as required, at least to start off with. The requisite months before, I bought dried fruit, chopped and stirred and steeped the mixture in alcohol. When the time ... Read more
Turkey with Apple and Prune Stuffing and Glazed Chestnuts
This recipe was presented by Maggie Beer during her popular ABC program The Cook and the Chef on 6 December 2006. Here's what she had to say. "Can I admit that I had never cooked a turkey before I came up with this recipe? Turkey isn’t part of our Christmas fare, and if offered ... Read more
Chestnut, Date and Preserved Lemon Stuffing for Turkey
Geraldine Holmes is a foodie who hosts tours of the Victorian Markets in Melbourne and also runs cooking classes. Recently, she featured chestnuts in her Christmas Turkey class and has kindly shared the recipe. Ingredients 250g (frozen) peeled chestnuts 1 tablespoon butter 1 ... Read more
Turkey or Quail with Chestnut Stuffing
This recipe was originally written for quail but the stuffing is equally as good used in turkey. The use of chestnut puree to thicken the gravy gives a lovely flavour and is gluten free. To make the puree simple cook peeled chestnuts in stock or water and pass through a ricer or ... Read more
Roast Turkey Breast with Chestnut Stuffing
Makes enough for 6-8 depending on the size of the turkey breast. Ingredients 1 Onion (finely diced) 8 Cloves Garlic (cut in half) 100 g butter 2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 150g peeled cooked chestnuts (roughly chopped) 50g Italian Mustard Fruits (finely sliced) 100g ... Read more
Classic Chestnut Stuffing for Turkey or Pork
This quantity of chestnut stuffing makes enough for a 6 kg turkey or can be used to fill a rolled loin of pork. If you prefer to cook the stuffing separately, fill greased muffin tins and bake at 180oC for 30 minutes. Don’t be put off by the list of ingredients – this stuffing is ... Read more
