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Cauliflower & Chestnut Gratin with a Parmigiano Reggiano Cream This decadent cauliflower gratin made with the King of cheeses is the perfect addition to any Christmas dinner.  It is simply divine! Serves 4-6 Prep time:  10 minutes  Cooking time:  30 minutes Ingredients 1 large cauliflower (600g-750g), cut into bite-size pieces 10 cooked chestnuts, chopped 600ml double cream 60g Parmigiano Reggiano* cheese, grated ½ tsp fresh thyme, chopped Freshly ground salt & pepper For the Herb Breadcrumb: 70g sourdough bread 1 small garlic clove, peeled & finely chopped 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh parsley ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves ½ tsp fresh rosemary leaves 1 tbsp. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated Freshly ground salt & pepper Method 1.      Preheat oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas mark 6. 2.      Add the cauliflower, chestnuts and cream to a large pan and bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes or u...

Three Cheese, Caramelised Onion & Potato Pie This stunning cheese pie is perfect for a mid-week meal and tastes absolutely scrumptious, pure comfort food at its best! Serves 4-6 Prep time: 20-30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients 30 g butter 2 medium onions, peeled, thinly sliced 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp caster sugar 950 g potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 140 g crème fraîche 4 tbsp double cream 100 g mature cheddar, grated 100 g Stilton, crumbled 100 g Gruyère, grated freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp grated nutmeg 500 g pre-prepared puff pastry 1 free-range egg, beaten, to glaze Method In a large frying pan heat the butter and add the onions, salt and sugar, fry for 5-6 minutes until the onions begin to caramelize. Remove from the pan and set aside. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a large pan of salted boiling water for 8 minutes, drain and then set aside. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas Mark 7. Mix the crème fraîche, cream and cheddar in a small bowl. Mix toge...

Parmigiano Reggiano Biscuits These biscuits made with the King of cheeses are so light and crisp, make lots because they are extremely moreish! Make the dough in advance and bake when required. They are perfect for unexpected guests over the festive season – simplicity at its best! Makes 60 Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling time)  Cooking time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients 125 g unsalted butter, cubed & softened 70 g Parmigiano Reggiano*, grated 50 g mature cheddar, grated 150 g plain flour ¼ tsp smoked paprika Method In a food processor place all the ingredients and blend together, add 1-2 tbsp cold water and blend further until you have a dough. Lay a sheet of cling film on a work surface and spoon half the mixture down the centre to form a log, about 3cm wide. Firmly roll up. Repeat this with the remaining mixture until you have 2 logs, now place in the refrigerator for an hour until chilled and firm. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas mark 4. Remove the log ...

The best way to eat these is to warm them up and add lashings of butter. Serves 8-10 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10-12 minutes Ingredients 280 g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 50 g cold butter, cut into cubes 75 g mature cheddar, grated (plus 50g extra for topping) 1 egg 1 ½ tbsp Marmite 5 tbsp milk, plus extra to glaze Preparation method Heat oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/gas mark 7. Mix the flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl with the salt. Add the butter and rub with your fingertips until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs (or use a food processor). Stir in 75g of the cheese and make a well in the centre. Whisk the egg, marmite and milk together and pour into the well and bring the mixture together to make a soft, but not sticky dough. Add a little more milk if the dough is too dry. Turn onto a floured surface, then roll out to about 2cm thick. Stamp out 4 scones using a round cutter, then gather the trimmings and repeat until all the dough has been used....

BAILEYS CHEESECAKE CAKE I’m obsessed with this Baileys Cheesecake Cake. Layers of chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake and Bailey’s Irish Cream ganache. Doesn’t that just sound delicious?  BAILEYS CHEESECAKE CAKE  Author: Jill INGREDIENTS Cake Ingredients 1 box triple chocolate cake mix eggs water oil Cheesecake Ingredients 3 - 8oz cream cheese 1 C sugar 3 tbsp flour ¾ C sour cream ½ C Baileys Irish Creme 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla Chocolate Ganache 1½ C semi sweet chocolate chips 5 tbsp Bailey's Irish Creme 5 tbsp heavy whipping cream Whipping cream 1 C heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp Bailey's Irish Creme ⅓ C powered sugar 1 disposable piping bag with star tip INSTRUCTIONS Cake Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Prepare cake as shown in directions on the back of the box Spray the springform pan with pam spray Pour cake batter half way into the springform pan Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean Once baked, reduce the temp to 300 degrees Cheesecake Directions Usi...