German Kinderpunsch
Recipe by:
Susann
Kinderpunsch is an alcohol-free, warming drink, served mainly at Christmas markets in Germany. Substitute white wine for apple juice if you prefer.
Caramelised Orange Compote
Recipe by:
Janet Mitchell
These popular snack fruits are outstanding sources of vitamin C; they also supply folate and fibre as well as flavonoids, which are cancer-fighting compounds.
Hot Chocolate with Choc Bits
Recipe by:
Sophie
A very easy but very tasty double hot chocolate and easy to make by heating the milk in the microwave.
Hot chocolate special
Recipe by:
Steph
Hot chocolate made from scratch in the microwave using grated dark chocolate and an egg. If your kids can use the microwave, they can make this recipe!
White Christmas with a Cherry On Top
Nice treat in the festive seasons for the little ones. Young or old everyone enjoys these. Wrap in coloured paper with ribbon for little gifts around dinner table.
Choc-flavoured rum balls
Rich chocolaty rum flavoured balls. These are rolled in chocolate sprinkles but you can also dip in melted choc, and/or roll in coconut or dust icing sugar over the top.
Easy Rum Balls
My Nanna gave me this recipe and can be used to make chocolate truffles or rum balls. For chocolate truffles just omit the rum and add vanilla essence instead.
Kahlua hot chocolate
Recipe by:
Jessica
An alcoholic hot chocolate that will kick you into next week!
White Chocolate Hot Chocolate
Recipe by:
gem28
Grated white chocolate, hot milk and vanilla - a hot chocolate with a difference and perfect for any winter party or Christmas in July.
Chocolate Scones and Brandied Cream
Recipe by:
Pink
This is a nice recipe all year around but seems really good at Christmas when the chocolate and brandy really match the season's flavours.
Christmas Eggnog
Recipe by:
Julian
This is a recipe for eggnog which is something that I had always heard of but never had until I found this recipe. You can also use freshly grated nutmeg for dusting along with the cinnamon.
Spicy Wine Punch
Recipe by:
sophia
This is a lovely festive alcoholic drink, perfect for cold nights. Red wine is heated with orange juice, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and orange liqueur.
Fast Chai
Recipe by:
Patsy Jamieson, Diane Temple
Chai, a milky spiced tea that originated in India, is suddenly everywhere. It's easy to brew your own blend of this warming drink, and you can customise the amounts of spices to meet your tastes.
Cranberry Orange Sauce
Recipe by:
Toni
The tart flavour of fresh cranberries with a hint of orange. I like to add a little grated orange rind too! Its great with roast turkey or ham at Christmas time or with desserts as well.
Cinnamon and Chilli Hot Chocolate
Recipe by:
Sheldyn
You can spice up regular hot chocolate with a little cinnamon and chilli powder to make the perfect winter warmer.
Mulled Wine
Recipe by:
Lynn Cole
Although Christmas comes in our summer, it can be pleasant to serve a traditional warm drink as a nightcap.