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.
Spiced Autumn Punch
Recipe by:
Michele O'Sullivan
This hot punch is great for an autumn party or a Christmas in July. It smells as good as it tastes.
Golden syrup dumplings
Recipe by:
Lynn Cole
Fluffy dumplings bathed in a rich golden syrup sauce have been a comforting family dessert for generations. Being economical and filling, they are also a good friend to the cook with a household budget to balance.
Granny Jill's Grandma's Christmas Pudding
We worked out the other day this recipe is probably from around 1890. They used breadcrumbs to pad it out back then and my mother-in-law still does that. It tastes fantastic. Best if you can make it two weeks ahead.
Sylvia's Christmas Pudding
This is my friend Felicity's mother's pudding recipe. She's been making it for over 40 years. They boil it in metal drums on the barbie outside and make a big family day out of it. Great served with Brandy Custard
Mashed Potatoes and Turnips
Recipe by:
liz
Mashed potatoes with a difference! Known as Clapshot, this dish is traditionally served with haggis. You can eat it with anything but it would go well with a roast! You can use swedes instead of the turnips.
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.
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.