So begins my Ode to Oranges, giving thanks for this wonderful life, permeated with love and joy and the subtle scent of oranges.
The Poinsettia Cocktail
This fizzy and festive cocktail is infused with heady Cointreau backed with freshly squeezed orange juice and cranberry and topped with the fizz of Prosecco.
Orange glazed festive gammon and star-shaped roast potatoes
This tangy richly glazed gammon is perfect for any festive occasion and can be served hot with crispy roast potatoes or at room temperature with a variety of side salads.
Christmas Cake with smooth marmalade glaze
This is my favourite Christmas cake recipe and everyone who has a bite of this cake wants the recipe. It’s really fantastic.
Caramelised oranges & festive ideas
I love keeping Caramelised sliced oranges and rind wrapped in baking paper ready to decorate a dish or tart or DIY projects. Ingredients 2 firm oranges, thinly sliced 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed 2 Tbsp sugar for sprinkling Method 1. Slice the oranges thinly, removing any pips. 2. Mix…
Festive Orange & Fruit Mince Pies
This recipe uses a rich, light shortcrust pastry, with the tangy, festive twist of fresh orange zest. I recently created a Zoom lesson demonstrating how to make these delicious star-studded tartlets, for my three lovely children and their families in Knysna, Sydney and London respectively and this was great fun. Ingredients (Makes 24 small mince…
Tarte à l’orange
These delicate, tangy orange tartlets are melt in your mouth delicious.
Halloween jelly oranges
These little Halloween jelly oranges are always a favourite!
Halloumi Salad with Orange and Mint
This delicious savoury salad with grilled Halloumi, orange segments, walnuts and fresh mint leaves a great vegetarian alternative.
Everything Marmalade: A Poem
Everything Marmalade L Hutchison (July 2020) Marmalade sunrise full of ancient promise; Marmalade sky over wintry brown field. Marmalade oranges strain the gnarled branches; Marmalade baskets with their golden yield. Oranges patiently squeezed, rinded and chopped; Marmalade jars waiting for more. Marmalade stirred in vast copper pots; Marmalade smudges wiped off the floor. …
Roasted pears with orange and honey syrup and toasted almonds
An easy and delicious dessert to serve after a roast dinner or light luncheon.
Ode to Oranges 