Blackberry Spice Bites – Sweet little muffin bites made with mixed spices and topped with a ginger and blackberry frosting.

Spiced Christmas cupcakes with marzipan frosting

Delicious and intensely flavored rice casserole.. Iraqi-style Brown Rice with ground chicken, carrots and green peas.

Sugar Frosted Orange & Brandy Mince Pies

Delectable baked apples filled with mincemeat and honey – these fruity baked apples would make a great alternative to Christmas pudding.

An adaptation from an old family “Traditional Mincemeat” recipe which was passed down through my Mum’s side of the family.

Traditional little cakes with fruit and spices for All Soul’s Day; these are easy to make and are a cross between a scone and a cookie.

Don’t like dried fruit? You don’t have to miss out on Hot Cross Buns – try these homemade ones with chocolate chips.

Deep, dark and exotic quick bread. Roasted bananas combine with a mixture of Indian and English spice.

Food can be the source of more than just nourishment. It can appeal to the emotions and be tiny works of art like these Chinese Tea Eggs.

Chocolate and Ginger is a winning combination!

Light, spicy and packed with tea-soaked dried fruits. This easy quick bread is a traditional Welsh tea cake. (for Honest Cooking)

Winter Scones with a hint of Christmas with mixed spice and cranberries

Mincemeat For Christmas

Gizzi Erskine’s Sticky Banoffee Pudding!