Our Favourite Christmas Recipe

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Our Favourite Christmas Recipe

No Actual Cooking Required!!

Coming into Christmas it is always fun to cook up some treats (or in this case, no actual cooking) and have them ready for those guests that drop by.
Here’s our favourite – it’s simple and easy, even the kids can help and will love to eat it!

White Oreo Fudge

Bring a little Christmas ‘snow’ into your treats with this absolutely delicious treat that will last about a week (refrigerated) … not that we have ever tested that out because it never lasts that long in our house! PLUS it is simple to make with only 3 ingredients.

  • 400g white chocolate buttons
  • 1 x 397g tin of sweetened condensed milk
  • 14 Oreo cookies – crushed (Tip – put in a plastic freezer bag and then roll over/crush with a rolling pin)

You will need a baking tray – a square works well (25 x 25 cm) or similar. We have even used a deep cookie sheet tray. Thinner fudge, but more pieces!

Instructions:

  • Line baking tray with baking paper.
  • Put white chocolate in heatproof bowl and pour in condensed milk.
  • Microwave on full power for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Continue to heat in short bursts (15 – 20 seconds), stirring in between until chocolate has melted and mixture is thick and smooth.
  • Mix in the crushed Oreos… if you want, you could leave some Oreos out to add as a topping, but we like to mix them all in.
  • Spread the mixture evenly in the baking tray, spread it out.
  • If you did save some Oreos for topping, sprinkle them over the mixture now.
  • Place the baking tray and mixture into the fridge for about 4 to 5 hours to set (yes, we know the wait will be hard!)
  • Remove the mixture when set. Use the baking paper to remove the fudge from the tray and place on a chopping board.
  • Use a sharp knife (run under hot water and wipe dry – makes cutting easier if having trouble) and cut fudge into bite-sized pieces (and yes, there are no calories in eating the little off cuts or edges when cutting up the fudge).

Time to SERVE and EAT!!  Your kids will love it!

Stress Free Christmas tips

Christmas can be one of the most stressful times of the year with lots going on, lots of people coming and going and plus finding that perfect gift for a loved one. But, what can we do to make life a little less stressful at this time to enjoy this festive time!
 
 Here are 3 of our top tips….
 
 Tip #1 – Preparation
Being prepared is a must for any time you are about to go into a stressful time. If you were to take an overseas holiday (ok, maybe not this year!), how long would you spend preparing and planning to make it the best trip ever? You would never turn up at the airport and then decide where you want to go. We spend so much time, yet we often leave things to the last minute when it comes to Christmas. Be like Santa…. Make a list and check it twice! Being prepared and organised will massively reduce stress levels.
 
 Tip #2 – Remember
Remember what this time of year is actually all about for you and your family. Is it all about having the perfect lunch with all the trimmings, or is it about laughing and spending time with your family? Maybe it is time to throw out your traditions if they are stressing you out. Perhaps you don’t need 4 different roasts; maybe just one would be enough to provide a great meal that allows everyone to spend time with each other. Is it time to do what is right for your family, rather than what is expected of us? Decide what sort of Christmas you want, and then plan the day to allow that to happen.
 
 Tip #3 – Care
A busy and stressful time can also mean that you may not be looking after yourself. Watch how much you eat and drink during this festive season…. Yes, we really just said that! Make sure you are getting enough sleep and take a little time out for yourself. For a time that should be a great time to spend with your family and rest and recover going into the new year, we often do the opposite and wear ourselves out. Now, don’t get us wrong, if you want to go to parties and spend time with friends and extended family, that is great! But if you find yourself getting stressed, particularly over this time, then take a little time out for yourself.We hope that this is a great little reminder for the coming weeks to not make this time of year stressful but instead enjoy this time. We are wishing you a very Merry …. And stress-free…. Christmas!