christmas cookbook.
Bottle-aged chocolate orange negroni – the drink of Christmas 2022
PHOTOGRAPHS STUART WEST FOOD STYLING EMILY GUSSIN AND POLLYANNA COUPLAND STYLING TABITHA HAWKINS
These jewel-like date treats don’t just look pretty – each houses a cluster of nuts, providing crunch to contrast with the sweet stickiness. They’re one of our must-makes this season – for gifts, parties or just for you
Confectionery can seem like a dark art, but you don’t need expert k now-how to make sweets at home. These tangy salted caramels are easy to prepare – and dangerously moreish
Winter spiced peanut butter
Makes 500g jar
Hands-on time 10 min
Oven time 15 min
Peanut butter is a fabulous medium for all sorts of flavourings and ingredients, and this warming version will make breakfasts worth getting up for
BE A BETTER COOK
Roasting already roasted peanuts? Trust us, it’s worth it. For the most flavourful peanut butter you want a deep roast on the nuts, which you won’t find on shopbought. Push them as far as you dare without burning to help release the oils and bring out the flavour even further. The bonus is that the heat from the nuts will lightly toast the ground spices as they’re mixed together. The peanut butter will keep in a clean jar for up to 3 months.