Like the WWII intelligence operation it depicts, the new Broadway production of “Operation Mincemeat” is an unlikely success.

Large mince pies were cylinder- or cube-shaped, with a fashion also developing for making intricately and variously shaped small pies that, if arranged carefully, made a beautiful symmetrical pattern, ...

If you’ve got some time on your hands, making your own mince pies is also an extremely satisfying – and suitably festive – way to spend an afternoon. First, a bit of history. Mince pies are ...

Bursting with a traditional filling of dried fruit and spices, Anna Glover’s recipe uses vegetable suet to make these mince pies vegan-friendly. With a few simple swaps, the pastry is also made ...

Baking them from scratch can be a challenge though, and there are all kinds of mistakes home bakers make with mince pies.

Mince pie is a sweet British pie stuffed with a mix of dry fruits, apples and brandy. Mix all the ingredients for mince meat together and use it as a filling. 2. To make the pastry, rub 225g cold, ...

Making mince pies is truely enjoyable. I used to think that making your own mince pies was a ridiculous notion. Believe me, it isn't. Sift the flour into a shallow freezer-proof bowl, then add ...

Gordon Ramsay is also a big fan, calling the dish “a great British classic.” He even sells a frozen shepherd’s pie to make it ...

Mince pies, once baked, will keep for a few days in an air-tight tin but the bottoms may become soggy. You can make the pastry ahead and freeze it for up to a month so it's ready to roll when you are.

It wouldn't be Christmas without the humble mince pie, so James Tanner is jazzing up a classic and showing us a variety of ways to make them. In a food processor or large bowl rub the cold butter ...

Peel and chop the apples, microwave them until they soften, and combine them with the rest of the ingredients. Spoon the mixture into a jar. For best results, cover the jar with cling film and leave ...