The magic of Christmas
Pear, vanilla and almond wreath
60 105 Celebrate the joy of the festive season with this sophisticated dessert. This pear, vanilla and almond wreath is a harmonious blend of flavours and textures, carefully crafted to evoke the warm and inviting spirit of the holidays. At the heart... more
Snowballs
Tantalise your taste buds with a burst of citrusy vibrance and creamy indulgence, all in one delightful snowball. This zesty lemon and lime ganache encased in the creamy goodness of Belcolade's vegan white chocolate create the perfect bite-size treat for this... more
Rudolph's nose
A sweet, smokey caramel that mingles with the warmth of whiskey-infused ganache, all encased in a whimsical Rudolph nose-shaped confection. This delightful treat is a feast for the senses, and certain to bring some festive cheer to the holiday season.... more
Forêt noire
Transform the timeless classic forêt noire into a contemporary masterpiece with a burst of vibrant cherry fruits paired with a rich baked ganache and layered in a crunchy chocolate pastry casing. This exquisite dessert embodies the perfect balance of... more
Festive spiced rice pudding
30 60 4 Elevate this classic and comforting dessert with the exquisite allure of festive spice and Gallo's velvety rice. Top with cherry and kirsch compote to make this humble dessert the festive pièce de résistance. Crimson... more
Brewing up perfection
Tea is the perfect winter warmer, the go-to daily refreshment for 84% of UK consumers. The British population imbibes a whopping 100 million cups a day, but is it being brewed correctly? There’s much more to it than dunking a teabag into a mug of... more
Festive fun in the oven
Bigging up your bakes could help bag brilliant sales this Yuletide. But will your goods be on point? Award-winning pastry chef, chocolatier and CEO and culinary director of TLC Gourmet, Thomas Leatherbarrow, shares his thoughts on how to add some Christmas... more
Have a caring Christmas
Creating festive magic in care settings Christmas catering is markedly different in care settings (as opposed to the hospitality sector) due largely to the fact that care home residents receive all their meals in the same location throughout the entire... more
Cracking Christmas 2021
How to survive and thrive the season post-pandemic Covid-19 has dominated our lives and livelihoods for over 18 months now. Christmas 2020 was perhaps the strangest in living memory and, as a consequence, most business owners are approaching Christmas... more
Lavishly pink cocoa cocktail
10 2 10 A fresh, fruity cocktail with a light touch of crimson red cocoa. Enjoy! Ingredients 60ml gin 90ml cocoa fruit pulp 15ml Indian tonic (soda water will work as well) 15ml red beet cocoa juice (see below for specific instructions) a touch of... more
Spiced hot chocolate
5 1 Warm up this winter with our spiced hot chocolate. The mini gingerbread houses are sure to be a real winner with the kids and are great fun to make. Spiced hot chocolate Ingredients 4 tablespoons deZaan single origin hot chocolate 250ml whole milk... more
Shiny bells and candles
This mocktail is made with the new Dilmah Italian almond tea. Its packed with sweetness thanks to the peach and orange juice and the cider, whilst the almond tea provides the nutty taste. Ingredients 150ml Dilmah Italian almond tea (3 min... more