A light Christmas starter option that is packed full of flavour. INGREDIENTS400 g broccoli, cut into small pieces500 ml white chicken stock or water for simmering50 g butter1 onion, thinly sliced6 spring onions thinly sliced100 g Blue Stilton (or any blue cheese)100 g double cream2 g salt12 turns of freshly ground black pepper1 pinch freshly … Read more
This no-cook Christmas starter recipe can be made in advance. We’re all for ease when it comes to Christmas entertaining, which is why this salmon and mackerel terrine recipe is a festive lifesaver. INGREDIENTS350 g smoked salmon, in long slices200 g full-fat cream cheese125 g hot-smoked mackerel, skinned and flakedfinely grated zest 1-2 lemons, to … Read more
the classic steak dish – a showstopping centrepiece on a special occasion. Ingredientsa good beef fillet (preferably Aberdeen Angus) of around 1kg/2lb 4oz3 tbsp olive oil250g/9oz chestnut mushroom, include some wild ones if you like50g/2oz butter1 large sprig fresh thyme100ml/3.5 fl oz dry white wine12 slices prosciutto500g/1lb 2oz pack puff pastry, thawed if frozena little … Read more
The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal – and it’s suitable for veggies. Ingredients2 tsp each coriander and cumin seeds1 tsp paprika, plus extra for dusting½ tsp ground cinnamon150ml/¼ pint olive oil900g squash, peeled and cut into small chunks (about 2cm)12 shallots, quartered4cm/1½ in piece root ginger, finely chopped140g whole blanched almonds140g shelled pistachios75g … Read more
Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings. Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil15g butter1 large onion, finely chopped2 sticks celery, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped200g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped1 red pepper, halved, deseeded and finely diced1 large carrot, grated1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp … Read more
perfectly cooked beef tenderloin is truly a sight to behold. The delectable cut often made special-occasion appearances when I was growing up, but Easter Sunday and its rosy-hued tenderloin tea sandwiches was always a holiday favorite. INGREDIENTSFor the beef tenderloin:1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) beef tenderloin, preferably the center cut2 to 3 teaspoons kosher … Read more
Pão de queijo are essentially a version of French gougères. Like gougères, the dough for pão de queijo starts on the stovetop and eggs are beaten in one at a time. Also like gougères, the end result is a tray of crispy, hollow puffs. The biggest difference is that pão de queijo are made with … Read more
This lemony, sage-infused chicken with its incredible golden sauce has become a perennial visitor to my autumn menus, and this year, I decided to take it to the slow cooker. Here’s my riff on the original — same tender chicken, now with even more hands-off time. INGREDIENTS1 4- to 5-pound chicken1 tablespoon kosher salt1/2 tablespoon … Read more
Making a sheet pan Christmas dinner is the perfect solution for a small holiday table. Our recipe serves four people and makes great leftovers. And there’s no need to keep an eye on multiple pots and pans, or to alternate dishes in the oven. You just need one baking sheet, some planning, and 20 minutes … Read more
The green bean casserole is a classic holiday side dish, and you’ll find it on many Thanksgiving menus in one form or another. Some never veer from the original preparation, made with condensed cream of mushroom soup and crispy fried onions. This bacon and cheddar version has that same simplicity and flavor, but with two … Read more