FacebookMary Berry’s roast turkey crown with orange and thyme. One way to make cooking turkey at Christmas less stressful is to not cook a whole bird. Whole turkeys can be difficult to store and can take a long time to cook. They are easy to overcook or undercook as different […]
Facebook Sprouts and Christmas dinner, a great British tradition which divides opinion. Rather like Marmite you either love or hate them. Anyone who has had an overcooked soggy green ball on their plate knows what I mean. Perhaps “I’m a Celebrity” could use them in an eating trial? Modern stir-fry […]
Facebook Christmas gravy is a must for any festive roast. Our gravy is a long-standing family tradition and Christmas dinner would not be the same without it. It probably seems a lot of effort for some gravy, but a great gravy lifts any roast dinner. Make the stock ahead of […]
Facebook Perfect golden crispy roast potatoes with a crunchy shell and soft fluffy insides. No roast dinner is complete without decent roast potatoes. When we have the family round for Sunday lunch, for instance, or a festive event there are never any leftovers. Clean plates all around. For anyone wanting […]
Facebook Let’s face it, the small miniature cabbages we call sprouts are the cause of many a festive menu dilemma. Fortunately, this recipe saves us from past traumas with pan-fried sprouts complemented with chorizo and toasted almonds. The classic sprout of my youth, large, green, overcooked and smelling vaguely of […]
Facebook Golden honey roasted parsnips are a traditional accompaniment for roast turkey. Add some festive lift with some parmesan and chilli for a twist on a classic. Inspired by recipes from:
My wife and I were looking for a different starter for the festive family meal this year. This smoked salmon and roasted beetroot salad recipe from Sainsbury’s took our fancy.
Facebook An authentic Chinese style easy chicken chow mein noodle stir fry in less than ten minutes. This is a really tasty mid week meal for us, and one of our regular favourites. For a bit of luxury substitute large uncooked peeled prawns instead of the chicken Add any crisp […]
Facebook Do you have some dried fruit or raisins which are too dry? Quickly rehydrate them and enjoy a more succulent taste. Whether you want them for baking or snacking, all raisins will benefit from some rehydration. Place the raisins in a bowl and cover with just-boiled water, then leave […]
A firm favourite in my family, served warm or cold, my wife’s aka Nanny’s bread pudding is the best.
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