Fran’s ham

At Christmas, my sister-in-law, Fran always makes a honey glazed ham, and it’s fantastic. The cleverness is in the glaze.

So, here’s my best guess at something like it.

Ingredients

Honey- about 3 tablespoons (clear, runny)
brown sugar- about 3 tablespoons
English mustard- I used 3 teaspoons of dry powder
Worcestershire sauce-again, about 3 tablespoons
A handful of maraschino cherries
A can of pineapple rings

Chocolate Chestnut Terrine

Every year my Mum makes one of these. It’s incredibly rich, and guarded by my Dad through Christmas. It’s not offered to everyone!

One thin slice will go great with a little cream for a desert. It can be prepared days ahead, and lasts well.

1 tin unsweetened chestnut purée
6oz unsalted butter
6 oz caster sugar
10oz plain chocolate
1 orange
2 tblspn grand marnier
9″x4″ bread tin (lined)

beat pure till light and soft
beat butter to a soft cream then add sugar and beat again.
gradually beat melted chocolate with everything
fine grate the orange peel into the mix, along with the orange’s juice
add grand marnier
put into a lined tin and allow to set in the fridge over night