Features
by Malou Herkes
published on 6 November 2020
Add some fresh touches to your festivefeasting this year withNadiya’s practical advice, clever shortcuts and no-fuss techniques. With recipesforalternative, show-stopping bakes, as well as tempting edible gifts,savoury pies and centrepiece sharing dishes, these celebratory recipeswill add something a little different to your festivities.
Nadiya Hussain’s Choco-Mint Roll
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya’s Fast Flavours
A deceptively simple recipe that delivers impressive results, this choco-mint roll makes a crowd-pleasing alternative to the traditional Christmas pudding.
From the book
Nadiya’s Fast Flavours
Nadiya Hussain
Nadiya’s Fast Flavours
Clever, flavour-focussed recipes from Nadiya Hussain
From midweek meals to celebration centrepieces
Including plenty of Nadiya’s signature bakes
Buy Book
Nadiya Hussain’s Roast Trio of Cheeses
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya’s Fast Flavours
For a meat-free Christmas roast, try Nadiya’s trio of cheeses, with tangy feta, creamy burrata, and salty halloumi. The cheeses are cooked in one tin, along with potatoes, peppers, onions, and spices. Finish with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds for an extra festive touch.
Nadiya Hussain’s Chocolate Salami
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya’s Fast Flavours
This no-bake, tiffin-inspired chocolate salami is studded with macadamia nuts and shortbread chunks. Make this as an edible gift, or keep it all to yourself as a fortifying, present-wrapping snack.
Nadiya Hussain’s Lemon Lamb with Jewelled Couscous
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya’s Fast Flavours
A brightly flavoured centrepiece dish, this roast lamb is infused with preserved lemon and ras-el-hanout, and cooked atop a bed of fluffy couscous.
Nadiya Hussain’s Chestnut Torta
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya’s Fast Flavours
Another excellent alternative to Christmas pudding, this intensely chocolatey torta is packed with flavoursome, toasted chestnuts and hazelnuts. Serve with lashings of whipped cream.
Nadiya Hussain’s Kransekake Biscuit Tower
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya Bakes
For an impressive celebratorycentrepiece, trythishuge tower of sweet, chewy, almond biscuit?This Swedish treat often requires fancy equipmentbut Nadiya has found a way to use everyday kitchen tools. Filled with the wrapped chocolates you’re likely to have lying around at this time of yearand decorated with edible flowers this is extra fun and extra festive.
Nadiya Hussain’s Cranberry and Chilli Brioche Wreath
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya Bakes
A beautiful wreath of chilli-laced brioche balls surroundinga baked Camemberttopped with a dollop of marmalade, this a feast of contrasting sweet, savoury and spicy flavours. Bring it to the table and watch everyone dig in.
Nadiya Hussain’s Chicken, Brie, Cranberry and Pink Pepper Pithivier
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya Bakes
With a gooey centre of melted brie, achicken filling spiced with pink peppercorns and cranberries, and a crisp puff pastry crust,Nadiya’s twist on this classic Frenchpie is pure festive decadence.
Nadiya Hussain’s Ginger and Almond Florentines
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya Bakes
“Laced with chopped crystallized ginger, sliced almonds and a hint of orange zest, they’re finally dipped in chocolate to add to the party in your mouth!” says Nadiya. Make a batch as an edible gift for a lucky loved one.
Spiced Biscotti with an Orange Syllabub Dip
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya’s Kitchen
These crunchy Italian biscuits, made with warming spices, orange zest and plenty of dried fruit, are perfect for wrapping up in pretty packets to give away. Alternatively, try these as an alternative Christmas dessert, dunked intocreamy and luxurious orange syllabub.
Nadiya Hussain’s Éclair Roll
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya’s Family Favourites
A cross between an éclair and themore traditional Yule Log, this has everything you could want from Christmas dessert – pastry, cream and chocolate – but with a little less work and time involved. Make it ahead,sprinkle over the shavings of milk chocolate and leave in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.
Nadiya Hussain’s Tutti Frutti Pavlova
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya Bakes
Ditch the trifle, forget the Christmas pudding and try Nadiya’s nostalgic twist on pavlova. She combines chewy, soft meringue with all the fun, jewel-toned colours of tutti frutti –glacé cherries, pistachios and mixed peel, rippled through whipped cream and topped with shavings of chocolate.
You might also like
View all
Book Collections
The ultimate guide to Ottolenghi cookbooks
From Plenty to COMFORT, find the best Ottolenghi cookbook for you with our handy guide.
Book Collections
The best cookbooks to give this Mother’s Day
It goes without saying that not all mums love cooking, but these cookbooks make the perfect gift if you are shopping for a foodie.
Book Collections
The best cookbooks coming out in 2024
Discover new releases by Bored of Lunch, So Vegan, Fitwaffle, Nicola Lamb, The Batch Lady, and more.
Subscribe to The Happy Foodie email newsletter
Get our latest recipes, features, book news and ebook deals straight to your inbox every week
Sign me up
