In 1895, at a time when diet reformers had made “pie” a dirty word, “The Century Cookbook” felt obliged to note that mince pie (“the most indigestible of all”) was still “the one universally accepted ...

1. Put all ingredients into mixer and mix for few seconds until combined well or mix by hand in a bowl with soft butter. 2. Turn mixture on to floured bench and knead lightly. Put in plastic bag and ...

For $14.95, plus shipping and handling to the tune of almost 6 bucks, you could mail-order a half-dozen spicy, rich mincemeat tarts in a crumbly shortbread pastry. Considering this, that and the other ...

There is something very special about visiting London during the holidays. The streets and stores are beautifully decorated, and no matter where you stroll, there's Christmas in the air, whether it's ...

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It’s nearly here – Christmas, a time for our favourite Christmas films, sharing gifts between friends and loved ones, and, of course, the food. When it comes to the festive staples we want to enjoy on ...

Yesterday, the internet lost its collective religion when food website the Spruce published a recipe for a mincemeat tart that used actual minced meat (what we might call ground chuck in the U.S.) ...

Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry into a 26cm (10½in) circle to about the thickness of a pound coin, and use to line a 20cm (8in) ...

This video shows how to make Ecclefechan Tarts — a traditional Scottish recipe from the town of Ecclefechan. These rich, ...

Note: This pastry dough is wonderfully pliable and easy to work, made by the French method of kneading on the countertop. For the filling you’ll need seedless grapes and tart apples, such as Granny ...