Archive for December, 2009
Anyone for eggnog?
Posted: 27 December '09 by Niall
Eggnog is an essential part of the Christmas and New Years’ celebrations in the United States and Canada but doesn’t really feature in our preparations for Christmas. After working right up to Christmas Eve and in need of some seasons’ cheer I thought that is was time to change all that. Be warned though –..
Categories: Recipes
Ooh, saucy..
Posted: 24 December '09 by Niall
Turkey, stuffing, brussel sprouts, roasted potatoes and carrots.. Have you noticed what’s missing? Cranberry sauce is one of the most important ingredients in the traditional Christmas dinner, a deliciously piquant sweet and sour accompaniment which cuts through all of the meaty flavours of the meal. After making chutneys and jams during the year, I thought..
Categories: Recipes
Merry Christmas
Posted: 24 December '09 by Niall
Merry Christmas from Chilli and Chocolate! We’ve had a great year, have done some really interesting and enjoyable things, and have much more planned for 2010 – we hope you’ll be there to see it all. Kelly and I would just like to thank everyone who has been involved: all the members, our readers (and..
Categories: Site Messages
Halloumi Skewers with Tomato and Chilli Jam
Posted: 23 December '09 by Niall
These Halloumi skewers with tomato chilli jam are a great for a party – easy to handle, delicious and just a little bit different to the tired vol-au-vents and mini sausage rolls you usually get. After rave reviews and lots of requests for the recipe, here it is.
Categories: Recipes
The nightmare before Christmas….
Posted: 21 December '09 by Kelly
Right, I am now going to have a moan!! Friday night was my works Christmas party at the Holiday Inn in Belfast. We had it planned for months and we had all been really looking forward to it. So, early in the day, we went to our room to get into our party dresses and..
Categories: Restaurant Reviews
Belfast Christmas Continental Market 2009 – breaching the Trade Descriptions Act?
Posted: 21 December '09 by Niall
When I wrote the post about the Belfast Christmas Continental Market 2009 I did say that I had two misgivings about the event: the cost of everything at the market and, more importantly, the increasing prominence of the beer tents in the event. Now that the Christmas Market has closed for another year, perhaps it’s..
Categories: Things to do
Goats’ Cheese Crostini with Red Onion Marmalade
Posted: 18 December '09 by Niall
Kelly and I threw a small, civilised (apart from one individual – you know who you are!) Christmas party at the start of the month and of all the party food we prepared, two dishes stood out and had several friends asking for the recipes. The first of those dishes was Goats’ Cheese Crostini with..
Categories: Recipes
Creamy Fish Pie with Mushy Peas
Posted: 16 December '09 by Niall
Kelly and I both love fish pie, and it makes a regular appearance on our dining table. It’s a real winter dish, being warming and filling, and it’s also economical – those fish fillets can be expensive, but combining them with potatoes, cheese, and creamy sauce makes them go that bit further. Fish pie is..
Categories: Recipes
