holidays

This post was sponsored by Tropical Sun – thank you for supporting this blog! What better way to use up odds and ends of Easter chocolate than to make rocky road!? Such a delicious combo of textures and flavours for an indulgent yet easy…

I’m always in charge of Christmas desserts and usually like to make something that’s a bit of a showstopper. I made this vertically layered tree stump-esque yule log a few years ago but, as I actually made it for Christmas day, I didn’t actually…

Every year I try to come up with some plant-based alternatives to Turkey. Most of the time I’m drawn to winter squash for their versatility and beauty. This year for my veggie Christmas main (which was also for Thanksgiving), I made a savoury butternut…

Come Christmas or Thanksgiving, these crisp, golden Brussels sprouts will always be a favourite. My mum used to make sauteed brussels sprouts with chestnuts, juniper and bacon when I was growing up. The pairing of sprouts and chestnuts is so classic and for good…

Stuffing is always a popular Thanksgiving side dish, isn’t it? Basically just crispy pieces of bread intertwined with chunks of delicious veg. Almost like a warm panzanella! This vegan version is just as good – I cook down leeks and garlic until soft and…

All the flavour of an oreo in a very simple slice & bake shortbread. These cookies are SO BLOODY delicious! Their slighty spooooooky look from the black cocoa also makes them a CLASSY option for your halloween baking. One of my very lovely friends,…