Marbled butterscoth and chocolate brownies
Easy-to-make (no, you don’t have to prepare the butterscotch and choocolate batters separately) and budget friendly, these two-tone brownies make an ideal holiday food gift or potluck contribution.
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Tarragon and lemon brew
Drop a few sprigs of fresh tarragon into a cup, add a slice of lemon, pour in boiling water and leave to steep for a few minutes. Then, sip and feel the lovely warmth spread through your body.
Red velvet cheesecake bars
Brighten up your holiday table with this lovely dessert. I recommend baking it a day ahead. Keep in the fridge in a tightly covered container (chilling firms it up and makes cutting easier, and the bars come out cleaner and neater) then cut into rectangles or squares just before serving.
Chicken, mushrooms and rice casserole
Easy and tasty, this one-pot chicken mushroom rice casserole is both comfort food and special occasion dish. Chicken wings were used here but feel free to substitute other cuts.
Cajun-style jambalaya
A one-pot savory rice dish that falls within the definition of pilaf / pilau (rice cooked in broth), jambalaya derives its flavors from Cajun seasoning, Andouille sausages and the holy trinity of onion, celery and bell pepper. Unlike its Creole counterpart, Cajun jambalaya contains no tomatoes. The meats are seared and the browned bits that stick to the pan give the dish its distinctive color.