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During Christmastime, Aunt Cammie always busts out tins upon tins of her famous crockpot candies (chocolate clusters stuffed with nuts). They're served at

The Dessert You Never Knew Your Crock-Pot Could Make

(12-ounce) package shelled pecans, toasted (3 1/2 cups)

(12-ounce package shelled walnuts, toasted (3 1/2 cups)

(12-ounce) jar roasted, salted peanuts (3 1/2 cups)

milk chocolate,

(12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate,

(2 ounces) bittersweet chocolate,

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Layer ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on low for 1 hour, or until chocolate melts. Do not open lid. Watch time carefully — do not overcook (or else chocolate will burn and stick). After 1 hour, stir mixture.

Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper. Let harden completely before transferring to an airtight container.

These Danish Butter Cookies taste just like the ones in the iconic Royal Dansk blue tin; this simple recipe makes the best piped butter cookies!

Danish Butter Cookies

unsalted butter (room temperature)

sugar

salt

vanilla extract

all-purpose flour

Granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheeting with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until combined and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the salt, vanilla and egg, and beat until combined, about 1 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the flour until mostly combined. Give a final few stirs with a rubber spatula to ensure the flour is totally incorporated (the dough will be thick).

Transfer the dough to a decorating bag fitted with a large open star tip. Pipe the dough into 2-inch circles on the parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake, one pan at a time, until light golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Allow to cool completely before storing or serving.

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These Danish Butter Cookies taste just like the ones in the Royal Dansk blue tin; this simple recipe makes the best piped butter cookies and will immediately give you all of the warm holiday feels.

Revamp your traditional Sunday roast with a to-die-for Middle Eastern twist.

Preserved lemon roast chicken with spiced potatoes

unsalted butter, softened

tbs dried Aleppo chilli flakes (from Herbies.com.au)

thyme leaves

garlic cloves, finely chopped

chicken

pork and fennel sausages

(40 grams) almonds, roasted, crushed

bread

tbs rosemary leaves, finely chopped

chat potatoes, scrubbed

eschalot, finely chopped

tbs sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

(125 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped

tsp smoked paprika (pimenton)

tsp fennel seeds, toasted, crushed

lemon

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“I love changing the hero protein on the table. Pork, with its succulent meat and crispy crackling, is paired here with a hint of spice,” says Justine Schofield.

Justine Schofield's roast pork belly with chargrilled peach salsa

1.2kg boneless pork belly, skin scored

tsp each ground white pepper, ground nutmeg and ground cloves

tsp extra virgin olive oil

onions, thinly sliced

garlic

bay leaves

chicken stock

Micro parsley, to serve

halved,

olive oil

tomato,

red chilli, finely chopped

chives,

tsp balsamic vinegar

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There will be plenty to celebrate with this Christmas in July feast. This cheat's roast turkey will have the whole family filled with Christmas cheer.

Rolled turkey breast with cranberry stuffing

unsalted butter, plus extra melted butter to brush

onion, chopped

pancetta, chopped

garlic clove, finely chopped

sourdough loaf, torn into small pieces

tsp chilli flakes

sage leaves

dried cranberries

(50 grams) pistachio kernels, roughly chopped

egg, lightly beaten

turkey breast, skin on

unsalted butter

onion,

tbs plain flour

(500 milliliters) chicken stock, heated

tbs Marsala* or brandy (optional)

tbs thickened cream

A lamb roast fit for a weeknight. It's hard to resist when served with green beans, olives and tomatoes. So don't.

Marco Pierre White's roasted lamb rump a la Provencale

lamb rumps, tied

rosemary, leaves

thyme, leaves

vine-ripened cherry tomatoes

green beans,

(60 grams) black olives, pitted, chopped

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With full flavor and half the guilt, this vegetarian gravy is the perfect substitution from the store bought, packet stuff.

You won't believe how good this vegetarian gravy is

white onions, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

thyme sprigs, leaves picked

Vegemite

(80 grams) quince paste, redcurrant jelly, or cranberry sauce

tbs cornflour

apple cider vinegar

(165 milliliters) verjuice or white wine

In times of celebration, there's nothing better than a cold, bubbly drink. When serving a crowd, having a cocktail recipe that can be made by the pitcher is

A Pomegranate Sangria Recipe That'll Get Anyone in the Holiday Spirit

semisweet white wine

pomegranate juice

orange liqueur,

oranges, 1 juiced and 1 thinly sliced into rounds

pomegranate seeds

mint

sparkling Moscato

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In a large pitcher, mix together the white wine, pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Then, add the pomegranate seeds, orange slices, and mint. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. When ready to serve, add the sparkling Moscato.

Fill glasses with ice. Pour sangria and fruit into glasses, and serve. Decorate glasses with extra mint leaves.

My Sandra Lee semi-homemade alter ego comes out when I make things like cheese balls. As I squash seasonings into cream cheese, it doesn't look pretty at

Who Doesn't Love a Good Cheese Ball?

cream cheese,

flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped

lemon, juiced

(1/3 container) McCormick Perfect Pinch Roasted Garlic and Bell Pepper

black pepper,

crackers

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Mince garlic, and then add a generous pinch of salt. Mash the garlic and salt mixture with the flat side of your knife until a paste forms.

In a medium-sized bowl, stir garlic paste, chives, parsley, lemon juice, and cream cheese together until well combined. Use a spatula to form a ball out of the cream cheese. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until the texture has firmed up slightly.

In a small casserole dish or another dish with a flat surface, mix McCormick seasoning with pepper. Add more pepper if you want it to be spicier. Take the cheese ball and roll it in the spice mixture, patting the spices into the ball, until the ball is completely covered.

Place cheese ball on a small plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Serve cheese ball with crackers.

Gather together all your favourite nibbles and combine the best of a cheeseboard and charcuterie platter for this indulgent selection of party food

Grazing platter

cheese,

figs, grapes, prepared pomegranates fruits

cured meats,

nuts and olives

chutney

cheeses,

A grazing board combines the best of a cheeseboard and charcuterie platter into one indulgent selection of food. There’s no strict recipe for a grazing board – simply gather together all your favourite nibbles, and arrange on a large platter or plate to share. You could do a mixture of meats and cheese, or go entirely vegetarian or vegan. The key things to remember when creating your platter, to make it look (and taste) as impressive as possible, are: ● Make sure you assemble the board just before serving so everything is fresh ● Always include crackers, breadsticks or bread to use as a vessel for cheeses or dips ● Use small bowls or ramekins to hold small items and dips, like olives, nuts and chutneys ● Use a good variety of ingredients. For example, aim for one hard and one soft cheese, two or three different cured meats, and a few varieties of fruits and nuts ● If you use larger fruits, like figs or clementines, chop and tear them into different shapes, so that the fruit is easier to pick up and looks more appealing on the platter ● Swirl any dips into ramekins, and top with olive oil, seeds or chopped herbs ● Fill in any gaps on your platter with bay leaves or rosemary sprigs to decorate ● Bundle any cured meats into nests, or roll or fold to create a variety of textures

Christmas isn't Christmas without a pav - and this is our pick of the bunch! With sweet-yet-spicy peaches, smooth whipped cream and crisp meringue, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.




























Spiced peach and passionfruit pavlova

eggwhites

(330 grams) caster sugar

tsp cornflour

tsp white vinegar

mascarpone

vanilla bean paste

(110 grams) caster sugar

tsp allspice

cardamom pods

cinnamon quill

juniper berries

passionfruit, pulp removed

peaches, stones removed, thinly sliced

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Everybody's favourite party food. John Torode's trick is to add water to the sausage mix, which makes the pastry puff up

Mini sausage rolls

garlic clove

parsley,

sausagemeat or sausages

pack ready-rolled puff pastry

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Crush the garlic and a little salt to a paste using a pestle and mortar, or use the flat of a knife on a chopping board. Mix together with the parsley and stir in 50ml cold water.

Blend the sausagemeat in a food processor (if using sausages, peel away the skins) on a high speed, pour the garlic water into the mixture, then season with pepper. Blend until combined.

Unroll the pastry onto a board and cut in half lengthways.

Divide the sausage mixture in two and spread along the length of each pastry strip in a cylinder shape, leaving a 1cm edge.

Tightly roll the pastry around the sausagemeat and brush the ends with the beaten egg to secure.

Cut each roll into 10 pieces with a sharp knife, each about 2.5cm long, and arrange on a baking sheet. Will keep, covered and frozen, for one month.

Brush more beaten egg all over the pastry. Cook for 25-35 mins until the pastry is puffed and crisp and the meat has cooked through. Add an extra 10 mins if cooking from frozen. Eat hot or cold with tomato ketchup, if you like.

These Peanut Butter Blossoms have a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie base with a Hershey's kiss placed in the center. An easy holiday staple!

Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

peanut butter

vegetable shortening

brown sugar

milk

baking soda

Granulated sugar (for rolling)

Hershey’s kisses (unwrapped)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

With an electric mixer, beat the peanut butter and shortening on medium speed until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until fluffy. Add the egg, milk and vanilla extract, and beat well. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually beat the flour into peanut butter mixture until just combined.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon or dough or a small cookie scoop) and roll in granulated sugar to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie (the cookie will crack around edges). Allow to cool for about 5 minutes, then remove the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

This easy, creamy peanut butter fudge recipe is the BEST! Only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time; perfect for the busy holiday season.

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Butter an 8-inch non-stick baking dish (or line with buttered parchment paper) and set aside.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter and peanut butter until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat.

Add the salt and vanilla extract, then stir in the powdered sugar until smooth and no lumps remain.

Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the fudge and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve. Fudge can be stored at cool room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Serve this people pleasing prawn dish before summer ends, and you'll have everyone smiling from ear to ear.

“I created this dish for the Ballina Prawn Festival, and it ended up winning the people’s choice award for the prawn dish of the day. I couldn’t make them fast enough. ” says chef Darren Robertson from Bronte's Three Blue Ducks.

Darren Robertson's barbecued prawns with charred kale and avocado

garlic bulb, cloves

extra virgin olive oil

green prawns

flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

avocados, flesh scooped

(80 milliliters) buttermilk

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Easy festive bake that can be made using the oven or airfryer! Succulent butternut squash pairs beautifully with a stuffing made with chickpeas and sage.

Chickpea &amp; Sage Stuffed Butternut Squash (with Airfryer or Oven method)

butternut squash (one medium squash)

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