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Christmas cocktails

Get in the Christmas spirit with our quick and easy Christmas cocktail recipes. From alcoholic to non-alcoholic, from classics to cocktail twists, we’ve got plenty of simple drink recipes to choose from that are sure to liven up any Christmas celebrations. We’re here to make the big day a little less stressful with our Christmas cocktail guide.

What you need:

For the basic cocktail you will need some basic equipment, which most cocktail recipes will use. You can buy most of these in the supermarket and if you’re lucky you might even find a bargain or two.

Cocktail glasses

For every drink you’ll need a glass. Make sure you work out how many people you’ll be having over for Christmas and get that many glasses, plus a few spare in case anyone has one too many. Cocktail glasses come in different shapes and sizes so depending on what cocktail you want to make, buy the appropriate glass e.g. for a margarita buy a classic margarita glass, for eggnog buy a small, short glass. If you want to save some money you could go cheap and buy plastic ones instead. Make sure you recycle them after use.

Ice cubes

It may be cold outside and ice is probably the last thing of your list but for the perfect, refreshing cocktail you’ll need plenty of it. This can be bought in the freezer section in your local supermarket or if you’ve got enough freezer space you could make your own using ice cube moulds. Ice cubes are pretty cheap to buy so if you wanted to ask your friends or family to bring something this would be ideal. Some cocktails require crushed ice rather than cubed so check before buying because you can buy it ready crushed in the shops – it will be a lot easier than trying to crush it yourself.

Fruit

Most cocktails use fruit. Why not get super organised and before your guests arrive pre-cut all your fruit and pop into an airtight container and leave in the fridge. This is great for lemons, limes, oranges and kiwi. If you’re Christmas cocktail recipe uses apple, cut up your apple into segments and place in an airtight container sprinkled with some orange juice so the apple doesn’t go brown.

Decorations

From stirrers to mini umbrellas, every cocktail needs some sort of decoration. You can buy cocktail decorations in most supermarkets in the party section. If you want to save some money you could always make your own using gold or silver pens, cardboard and straws. Cut out Christmas stars, colour in gold pen and stick onto each straw – your friends and family will love them!

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Mother’s Day Sunday lunches

Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to get the family together and cook a hearty meal that everyone can enjoy together. From a succulent leg of lamb to a tender roast chicken, we’ve got plenty of Mother’s Day meals for you to try out this Mothering Sunday.

We’ve chosen simple and delicious recipes that you can leave in the oven to cook on a low heat whilst you enjoy the company of your family with a glass of bubbly or a warming cuppa.

From Sunday lunch favourites to vegetarian show-stoppers, there are plenty of ways to make a fuss this Mother’s Day. With the grandparents and kids all under one roof – it’ll be just like Christmas (minus the funny paper hats) and of course you’ll be getting all the fuss as it’s your day!

Our selection of recipes are so easy to make, your hubby might even volunteer to be chef for the day (well there’s no harm in a little wishful thinking!) so get the good china out, get that wonky stool from the cupboard under the stairs and make this Mother’s Day one to remember with our tasty and tempting collection of Mother’s Day meals.

100 ways with mince

Got some mince in the cupboard? There are so many different mince recipes you can try.

Mince is versatile, cheap and very tasty. You can make so much with mince, the possibilities are endless. Rustle up comforting cottage pies, cook a batch of chilli con carne, try our veggie mince recipes or make homemade burgers – there’s plenty for everyone in our 100 ways with mince round-up.

When it comes to dinner, we know that you’re always looking for a bargain and mince is a great place to start. Cheaper to buy in bulk, mince can be frozen and usually defrosts within a day – so if there’s a deal on mince in your local supermarket, buy what you can and freeze what you don’t need at that moment. Just make sure you remember to take it out of the freezer beforehand and allow it to defrost otherwise dinner could be a disaster!

From beef mince to turkey mince, there are plenty of ways to turn this cut of meat into a healthy, hearty dinner that the whole family can enjoy. Mix with homemade sauces or even jars if it’s easier for you, along with plenty of veg and serve with pasta and cheese for a pasta bake, mash for a Shepherd’s pie or kidney beans and rice for a spicy chilli – there really are so many different ways to serve it!