Make these vegan wellingtons ahead of time for a less stressed Christmas dinner. Even the meat eaters will love them! Ingredients1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges250g raw beetroot, peeled and cut into small chunks½ butternut squash, peeled and cut into small chunks4 fat garlic cloves, unpeeled6 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp picked thyme leaves, plus … Read more
Looking for a simple side or starter that delivers on taste? Look no further than roast aubergines with yogurt and harissa. It’s vegetarian and gluten free. Ingredients4 aubergines2 tbsp olive oil75g butter1 tbsp shop-bought harissa6 tbsp Greek yogurt1 small garlic clove, crushed1 tbsp chopped coriander1 tsp sesame seeds Method1. Heat the oven to 200C/190C fan/gas … Read more
If you want to impress this festive season, look no further, because this bacon and cheese cob loaf is about to change the Christmas lunch game for good. The maple glaze, the crusty bread, and the ultra-cheesy filling… it’s a serious showstopper. Ingredients 1 tbs olive oil150g short cut bacon rashers, finely chopped1 small brown … Read more
Although we didn’t think it was possible, Australia’s favourite ice-cream – the Golden Gaytime – just got even better because we’ve turned it into a 5-ingredient ice-cream cake! That’s right, we’ve packed everything you love about Gaytime (think caramely, crumbly, crunchy goodness) into an easy dessert you can even make ahead. Ingredients2 x 250g pkt … Read more
Inspired by the famous Eton mess but very Christmassy (and very Aussie), this dessert couldn’t be simpler to make. Whip up some cream and then layer together with store-bought meringue, fresh raspberries, glace cherries and Raffaello truffles. It’s so easy to put together but creates a stunning effect when presented in a trifle bowl. It’s … Read more
This tasty chutney is the perfect accompaniment to leftover turkey, gammon, cheese, or pies. INGREDIENTS450 g Bramley apples, peeled, cored and cut into small chunks225 g eatin apples, peeled, cored and cut into lare chunks225 g red onions, peeled and sliced25 g iner root, peeled and finely choppedpeppercorns225 g ranulated sugar150 ml cider vinegar350 g … Read more
Buttery pastry and packed with flavour, the perfect sustenance to perk you up post-Christmas. INGREDIENTS600 g home-cooked ham600 g boned weiht of chicken thihs, skinned800 ml chicken stock4 tsp. chopped parsley100 g cranberries200 g cooked chestnuts1 onion, peeled and finely chopped1 tbsp. olive oilsalt and freshly ground black pepper4 gelatine leaves200 ml water170 g lard450 … Read more
This curried egg, fish and rice dish is a winner at brunch, but also all day round. It’s comforting, warming and will use up lots of your leftovers. INGREDIENTS40 g unsalted butter2 onions, halved and thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 tbsp. garam masala240 g basmati rice, soaked in cold water for 15 minutes and rinsed650 … Read more
Making your own cranberry sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days in advance. Plus, this one calls for only three ingredients. Ingredients100g light muscovado sugar100ml orange juice, fresh or from a carton250g pack fresh or frozen cranberries MethodSTEP 1Tip 100g light muscovado sugar and 100ml orange juice into a pan, … Read more
A fruity pud, served with orange custard cream, makes the perfect end to the traditional Christmas meal. Ingredients175g each raisin, currants and sultanas140g whole glacé cherry50g mixed peel50g whole blanched almondzest 1 orange and 1 lemon1 medium carrot, peeled and finely grated150ml brandy50ml/2fl oz orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier175g light muscovado sugar175g fresh white … Read more