When the temps drop, comfort yourself with this creamy soup topped with crunchy potato chips. Ingredients2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for serving1 lb. onions, chopped4 stalks celery, chopped1/2 lb. small parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-in. piecesKosher salt and pepper4 cloves garlic, chopped2 tbsp. all-purpose flour1 1/2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut … Read more
Bacon makes everything better, especially tender green beans. Top the veggies with creamy goat cheese and sweet dried cranberries for a dish that hits all the right notes. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed1/4 pound smoked bacon, chopped (about 3 slices)1/4 cup chopped shallots (about 2 shallots)1 garlic clove, chopped2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar1 … Read more
A mixed fruit stuffing with duck fat potatoes will add all the elements you need to create the perfect Christmas turkey meal. INGREDIENTS4.5kg whole turkey100g unsalted butter, melted1/4 cup (35g) plain flour1/2 cup (125ml) dry sherry1L (4 cups) Massel Chicken Style Liquid Stock1/4 cup (100g) quince or red currant jelly FRUIT STUFFING1 orange2/3 cup (100g) … Read more
Try something deliciously different this Christmas with this amazing rolled turkey breast stuffed with pancetta, figs and leek. INGREDIENTS12 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, flat … Read more
This is not your usual Christmas ham glaze. Asian spices, kaffir lime leaf and ginger beer makes a sticky, slightly Asian glaze, and pairs perfectly with a fresh fig and melon salad. INGREDIENTS8kg whole leg ham on the bone1 each rockmelon and honeydew melon, seeds removed, cut into wedges8 figs, quartered1 bunch basil, leaves picked1 … Read more
The maple-mustard glaze makes it extra special. Ingredients3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)1 teaspoon butter1/4 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons cider vinegar1-3/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard DirectionsPreheat oven to 425°. Mix seasonings; sprinkle over pork. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown tenderloins on all sides. … Read more
With its spicy coating and creamy horseradish sauce, this tender roast is sure to be the star of any meal, whether it’s a sit-down dinner or serve. Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon seasoned pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salthorseradish sauce:1 boneless beef eye round or top round roast (4 to 5 pounds)1 … Read more
The sweet, tangy glaze that complements this ham looks so pretty, and the cranberry flavor pairs well with the meat. Ingredients1 bone-in fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (8 pounds)1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries1 jar (12 ounces) red currant jelly1 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon ground ginger DirectionsPlace … Read more
No rolling required! Press the raw, crumbly pastry directly into your tin for a short, biscuity finish. Our easiest mince pie recipe and great fun to make with kids. Ingredients225g cold butter, diced350g plain flour100g golden caster sugar280g mincemeat1 small egg, beatenicing sugar, to dust MethodSTEP 1To make the pastry, rub the butter into the … Read more
Serve a traditional roast turkey for Christmas without the fuss. Use the sticky glaze you’d get on a ham to add flavour and golden colour to a turkey crown. Ingredients50g butter, softened2kg turkey crown on the bone1 tsp Chinese five spice or a pinch of ground clovesFor the glaze4 tbsp honey1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tbsp … Read more