Recipes with currants

Vegan Christmas Cake recipe

In this recipe, we use whole wheat couscous instead of rice, we add orange juice and currant, so the pilaf is sweet too.

Cranberry Scones recipe

These scones have a fine, dense crumb with a little orange and cinnamon - a delicious combination of texture and flavour.

This very rich cake from the West Indies is ideal for those who prefer not to ice their Christmas cakes.

Get the jump on your Christmas baking by making this classic fruit cake now. Wrap it well and it will be perfect to serve, or give as a gift, on Christmas Day!

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These homemade biscotti will impress everyone, it is good for a breakfast or snack, with a cup of coffee or tea.

"This cake is a rich, dark, moist fruit cake, very flavorful at Christmas. Try icing with almond paste for a more festive touch. This recipe is started in October or November so as to let it mellow before the holidays. I remember very well my mother storing her fruit cake in an old butter churn that belonged to my grandmother and great grandmother. I wish that I had that old crock."

Dark Christmas Cake recipe

Panettone Bread recipe

An easy yet tasty way to prepare brussels sprouts. Pancetta, pine nuts and raisins all compliment the flavor of brussels sprouts. Oven-roasting develops great flavor and texture. A delicious side dish that goes well with any main course.

Milopita ( Greek Apple Pastry ) recipe

Buttermilk Whole Wheat Scottish Scones recipe