4th in our series ‘Countdown to Christmas’ is a deliciously different recipe for the traditional mince pie.
Ben’s pinwheel mince pies look fabulous but also taste fantastic with the addition of nutmeg and a sprinkling of flaked almonds.
Perfect to serve with a glass of mulled wine when friends call round this Christmas…
Ingredients:
2oz golden caster sugar
1 sheet ready-rolled puff [...]

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New for Alveston House Hotel and due to popular demand we are now offering Sunday Lunches throughout the month of December.
Why not treat the family to a traditional Sunday lunch in the welcoming atmosphere of Carriages restaurant: we can cater for parties large or small and also offer a reduced price for children.
You can relax in the comfort of [...]

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A great addition to any Boxing Day buffet is definately a good home made chutney. 
Continuing from last weeks cranberry sauce recipe this is one of Ben’s favourite chutney’s – ideal to spice up your turkey left-overs.   Ben prefers to make our Christmas Chutney at the end of the summer often with fruits hand picked locally.  You don’t [...]

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The second recipe in our series ‘Countdown to Christmas’ is a wonderful homemade cranberry sauce. 
Ben suggests making this sauce early as it keeps so well!Ingredients:                                                                                                                        
4oz demerara sugar                                                                                   
4oz redcurrant jelly
50ml port
50ml red wine
Juice and zest of 1 orange
3 slices of ginger
large pinch of ground all spice
350g bag of cranberries
Method:
Sterilize a jam jar by washing thoroughly, drying [...]

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With Christmas only 6 weeks away we have asked our chef, Ben Halliday, for his ‘Countdown to Christmas’ cookery tips.
The first recipe Ben has done for us is his fabulous Chocolate Log:-
Sponge:
4 large eggs
4oz caster sugar
2oz unsalted butter – melted
3oz plain flour – sifted
1 oz cocoa powder – sifted
Filling:
1 pint double cream
1 tin cherries in [...]

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Ben has excelled with his latest menu.  New for autumn, our A la Carte menu includes all of your favourite dishes made with seasonal produce from our local suppliers.
As the evenings draw in why not come and enjoy superb, freshly prepared food accompanied by rich warming wines in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
We look forward to welcoming you…

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