OCCASIONAL FEASTS

my mother's christmas mince pies

My mother’s mince pies are like no other I’ve ever tried. Her mincemeat is far more how I imagine it tasting to a Medieval palate. Made...

blueberry and lemon pie

Latticed pies are always wonderful to look at. The one pictured is a bit rushed and rustic, but still drew gasps when I presented it at...

'carmen' goat's cheese, chorizo and thyme cigars (or a herby spinach and pinenut vegetarian version)

This was a recipe formulated for the opera-themed Diva Kitchen Cook-Along, part of the Blackheath Halls 'Thursday Nights in with Nicky...

fragrant pilau rice with nuts and wild rice

I've been making this pilau rice for years for all sorts of feasts. It's based on a recipe by Delia Smith, but with a few of my own...

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