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PHILLIPPA’S ROYAL ICING RECIPE Ingredients 1 egg whites  200g icing sugar  1–2 tablespoon lemon juice Method Beat egg whites with a whisk until soft peaks form. Gradually add the icing sugar and slowly add them lemon juice until the desired consistency is formed and blend until smooth. Place icing in a bag with a fine nozzle and pipe. Allow a few hours to set, overnight if possible. Use remaining icing to assemble and decorate gingerbread trees.  

As a baker and a lover of bread, I sometimes find myself with a little too much bread on my hands. I can't stand waste, and the thought of throwing out good, properly made bread particularly upsets me. All that love, time and effort! It is bad for the environment and a waste of resources. There is an inherent logic and a rustic beauty in using bread as an ingredient. Indeed, some of the world's classic family dishes are based on using bread as a binder, filler, flavour or texture. Bread and breadcrumbs hold moisture; they extend more expensive ingredients,...

At the busiest time of year, it's hard to keep on top of everything. So here are some time-saving ideas for your Christmas feast: Crush a packet of HONEY STARS and mix through 1.5–2kg seasoned, mashed pumpkin enriched with cream and sprinkled with roasted hazelnuts. Serve with pork, turkey or game. Mix SPICED CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE with mayo or sour cream and toss through leftover turkey or chicken with toasted almonds for crostini or a baguette filling. Chop any SPICED NUTS and add to salads or vegetables to increase their appeal. Crumble SABLÉS over salads or vegetables to give crunch and extra flavour. Serve TRADITIONAL PUDDING flamed in brandy with whipped pure...