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

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.

Festive jingles are roaring across the supermarket aisles, cinnamon is floating through seasonal treats and shoppers are already trying to get their hands on a turkey for Christmas. The Yuletide ...

For anyone unused to the food culture of the British Isles, a mince pie is positively strange: a sweet pie, with a filling called mincemeat and containing, we would expect, minced meat — yet it does ...

Benjamina's mince pie pastry is just short and crumbly enough for the perfect pie but still very easy to work. Use the extra pastry scraps to decorate to your heart's content. To make the pastry ...

Whether you want to try an ultra-traditional version or a speedy modern bake, these mince pie recipes are the ideal December cooking challenge. Like cracker jokes and a trip to the pub on the ...

Gluten-free, vegan or just not a fan of traditional mince pies? Countdown to Christmas with these alternative recipes. Whether it comes down to taste preferences or dietary restrictions ...

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 ...

Get a jump on preserving pears from fall by making this traditional spicy New England pie. Feeling adventurous? Add a bit to a pork or game entrée. Mincemeat is one of the best ways to preserve ...