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Latest questions answered

Christmas Chutney — Photo by Lis Parsons

Is The Weight Of Apples In Christmas Chutney The Prepared or Unprepared Weight?

By Splef7

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Can I Cover The Traditional Christmas Cake With Chocolate Instead Of Fondant Icing?

By Bas1948

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Image of Nigella's Sticky Toffee Pudding — Photo by Jonathan Lovekin

Can I Make A Smaller Sticky Toffee Pudding?

By Jane_C

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Chilli Jam — Photo by Lis Parsons

Can I Make A Smaller Batch Of Chilli Jam?

By EvelineRose

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More recent answers

Pecan-Plus Pie — Photo by Lis Parsons

How Much Oil Is Needed For The Pecan-Plus Pie Crust?

By Beazl1

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Italian Christmas Pudding Cake — Italian Christmas Pudding Cake
Photo by Petrina Tinslay

Do I Use Raw Or Toasted Pistachios For The Italian Christmas Pudding Cake?

By insung

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Chocolate Salame — Chocolate Salame
Photo by Petrina Tinslay

How Much Clingfilm Do I Trim Off The Chocolate Salame?

By carolinear

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Fig and Olive Chutney — Photo by Petrina Tinslay

Can I Use Green Olives For The Fig And Olive Chutney?

By Suzyshoe

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When Do I Apply The Jam Coating For The Glossy Fruit And Nut Topping For Christmas Cake?

By Victoria27

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Image of Nigella's Banket Bars — Photo by Nigella

Can I Make Banket Bars Without Eggs In The Almond Paste?

By liztopher

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Ultimate Christmas Pudding — Photo by Lis Parsons

Do I Need To Add Extra Sugar To The Ultimate Christmas Pudding If I Use Brandy?

By soellei

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Ultimate Christmas Pudding — Photo by Lis Parsons

Can I Use Lard For The Ultimate Christmas Pudding?

By Brickie7

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Image of Nigella's Chicken and Ham Pies — Photo by James Merrell

Can I Use Turkey In The Chicken And Ham Pies?

By AndiP

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Pumpkin Cheesecake — Photo by James Merrell

Why Did The Crust For The Pumpkin Cheesecake Not Come Out Of The Pan Cleanly?

By TREBLA

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Pecan-Plus Pie — Photo by Lis Parsons

Do I Use Roasted Nuts For The Pecan-Plus Pie?

By Margella

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Image of Nigella's Sticky Toffee Pudding — Photo by Jonathan Lovekin

Can I Make The Sticky Toffee Pudding With Less Sugar?

By NBATES

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