Sausages in a pie with beans and topped with cheesy, buttery mashed potato. Hello old school dinner classic. This Cowboy Pie is a hearty feast that’s so simple and will be a massive hit with kids (and adults). INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp Olive oil454 g Pork sausages1 Onion Peeled and chopped into large chunks3 Peppers Peeled … Read more
This Christmas wreath pavlova is the perfect meringue dessert for the festive season. A make-ahead pudding, light and deliciously topped with cream, fruit and coulis, it’s the ideal finish to the meal on the big day! INGREDIENTS 4 Eggs Whites only250 g Caster sugar For the couli:150 g Raspberries2 tbsp Icing sugar For the decoration:300 … Read more
When it comes to this festive favourite, there’s only one way to make it that makes sense. Slow Cooker Mulled Wine is perfect for get-togethers and filling your home with the wintry aromas of Christmas. INGREDIENTS For the slow cook:2x 750 ml Bottles of red wine125 g Light brown sugar1 Large orange Peeled zest and … Read more
Treat your guests to this retro classic dish for a starter or nibbles, which are so easy and quick to make. Prawn Cocktail Canapés make an impressive platter and are delicious too. INGREDIENTS 1 Little gem lettuce150 g Prawns (cooked and peeled)100 g Mayonnaise2 tbsp Tomato ketchup1 tsp Worcestershire saucePinch of paprika To sprinkleChives (optional) … Read more
This slow cooker pudding is the ultimate dessert indulgence, with an oozing chocolatey sauce and delicious sponge filling. Make it ahead of time and leave to cook until it’s time to serve. INGREDIENTS 20 g Butter At room temperature, to grease the pan For the sponge pudding mixture:100 g Butter Melted250 g Self-raising flour125 g … Read more
Feeding a crowd? These festive stuffing balls can be made up to two days in advance – just wrap in plastic and refrigerate. INGREDIENTS 1 tbs olive oil1 small red onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2½ cups stale white breadcrumbs⅓ cups dried cranberries, chopped⅓ cup dried apricots, chopped1 egg, lightly beaten1 tbs chopped parsley50g butter, … Read more
Nothing says Christmas quite like a sweet roasted leg of ham. INGREDIENTS 350g fine-cut orange marmalade (we used Rose’s Fine-Cut Marmalade)1/2 cup (125ml) maple syrup1/2 firmly packed cup (125g) brown sugar1 cup (250ml) apple cider6kg whole leg ham on the boneCloves, to stud METHOD 1.Place marmalade, syrup, sugar and juice in a saucepan over low … Read more
Roast pork with apples is always a winning combination. Add whole, small apples to the pan for the ultimate one-pan roast. INGREDIENTS 2 x 1.2kg pork loins, skin on1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil1kg potatoes (such as coliban)8 small green apples2 cups (500ml) apple cider2 cups (500ml) chicken stock2 tsp runny honey2 tsp wholegrain mustard1/4 cup … Read more
Crisp sage leaves add a final touch to this festive stuffed turkey breast. The buttery stuffing makes sure it stays tender during cooking and doesn’t dry out. INGREDIENTS Juice of 1 orange1 cinnamon quill1/2 cup (125ml) maple syrup2kg boned turkey breast50g unsalted butter, melted1 tbs plain flour1 cup (250ml) white wine300ml chicken stockWatercress sprigs and … Read more
Try something deliciously different this Christmas with this amazing rolled turkey breast stuffed with pancetta, figs and leek. INGREDIENTS 12 dried dessert figs2 tablespoons dry Marsala (Italian fortified wine)30g unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil2 leeks (white part only), rinsed well, patted dry2 tablespoons chopped lemon thyme leaves20 thin slices of rindless pancetta from a long, … Read more