The magic of Christmas
Is festive cheese your cup of tea?
Cheeseboards are particularly popular at the end of a Christmas meal, but not everyone wants a glass of red wine or port to accompany it. For the growing number of alcohol abstainers, consider offering tea pairings to bring out the best in your cheeses. Here,... more
Christmas gifts sleighed
The gift of chocolate is timeless. This multi-sensory treat is a hit all year-round, but Christmas provides the perfect opportunity to have some fun and make some breath-taking creations. “Handmade chocolates are such a thoughtful and... more
Henley Bridge biscuit tin
Fill your biscuit tin with these tasty homemade treats; whirls, bourbons and shortbread, 3 of our favourites. These biscuit recipes are easy to bake and perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea. Go on take a break... Viennese whirls Ingredients 250g plain... more
Christmas Bundt cake
A Bundt cake tin produces beautiful cakes with curves and crevices that is enough to catch everyone's eye. Our Christmas version is full of yummy seasonal flavours like rum and whisky and the traditional fruit and nuts that we love to see at... more
Apricot, walnut & rosemary bread
What a great recipe, simple and easy to make. Easily adaptable, so why not mix it up and try using different fruits and nuts, or replace the rosemary with lavender. Ingredients 350g plain flour 150g wholemeal flour 150g dried apricots (roughly chopped)... more
Dom Pacello tart
70 120 10 This recipe uses the Pidy vegan sweet shortcrust pastry case, which is the perfect base for the the almond and cranberry praline, which balances beautifully with the orange mousse and the Dom Pacello, an orange concentrate that takes its... more
N-ice ideas!
Top tips for festive gelato by Henley Bridge Ice Cream & Gelato Technician Mark Eastman. Use slow-moving gelato flavours to make your chocolates to avoid throwing them away. For example, coat balls of orange gelato in dark chocolate and freeze down... more
Feel the pow(d)er
With so many options available, choosing the right cocoa powder for your application will make a huge difference to the finished product, be that a drink, meal, ice cream or bakery item. Cocoa powders come in a range of flavours, colours and technical... more
Provençale San Marzano tomato wholemeal tart
60 60 8 30 This tomato tart is a great dish served as a starter or with a green salad for a tasty lunch but most importantly don’t forget to serve with a chilled glass of crisp rosé wine. Provençale tart Ingredients 8 Pidy (11cm)... more
It’s a small world
Street food trends and alfresco dining are going to soar this Christmas and into 2022 as we continue to emerge out of the pandemic. Whilst some diners may be reluctant to return to buffets, tapas style small plates provide an ideal opportunity to enjoy and... more
Santa’s belt
120 20 1440 A delicious chocolate bar filled with milk and mince pie ganache with a cute santa's belt decoration. Sweet milk ganache Ingredients 150g double cream 35g Sosa Home Gourmet liquid glucose 320g Republica del Cacao white chocolate 35% 32g... more
Cheers to 2022
As we bid farewell to 2021 (good riddance!) and raise a glass to welcome in the New Year, what cocktail and drinks trends can we expect to see in 2022? Award-winning mixologist and Dilmah ambassador Alberto Pizarro shares his predictions . . . As you... more