On a cold winter’s day, nothing beats a bowl of hot mulligatawny soup with some lovely fresh crusty bread.
Vegetarian
Spanish Lentil Stew
🇪🇸 En Español: Lentejas A simple dish, found in every Spanish home, lentil stew is delicious, nutritious and a real warmer for those chilly evenings. If you like Chorizo? Lentejas is more commonly made with added chorizo and topped with some pickled peppers so if like me you like your […]
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
The flavour of the sweet roasted cherry tomatoes is really magnified by a quick roasting in the oven with a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Bread Sauce
Easily made ahead of time, bread sauce is the classic accompaniment for the Christmas turkey.
Braised Red Cabbage with Apple
I prepare as much of the Christmas dinner as possible in advance. Braised red cabbage can be made and kept in the fridge a couple of days beforehand.
Baked Portobello Mushrooms
Equally good as a side or main dish, these baked portobello mushrooms are full of flavour and make a great vegetarian option for Christmas day.
Rice Pudding
Arroz con Leche (Spanish rice pudding) is flavoured with cinnamon and lemon and is a popular dessert after Christmas meals.
Smashed and Roasted Potatoes with Garlic
Try these smashed and roasted potatoes for a different take on the traditional roasties. With crisp outsides and really tender insides, they are a delicious side dish. They go really well with steak or fried chicken! womansday.com damndelicious.net
Churros con Chocolate
These easy to make churros are served with a delicious warm chocolate sauce, for a fun and delicious treat.
Gazpacho
Traditional Spanish gazpacho is easy to make, super healthy, bursting with flavour, and absolutely delicious! Serve as an appetizer in a small bowl with toppings, or from a glass as a drink. Either way, it really hits the spot on a hot day! spanishabores.com
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