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
This classic easy side dish of tangy red cabbage is a great accompaniment to cold or hot cooked meats. Serve as part of a big spread or buffet. Ingredients1 ½kg red cabbage2 onions, chopped4 Granny Smiths apples, peeled and cored and choppedzest 1 orange or 2 clementines2 tsp ground mixed spice100g light soft brown sugar3 … Read more
This foolproof recipe will ensure even first timers get crispy skins and fluffy insides. Make sure your roast potatoes are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner Ingredients1kg Maris Piper potatoes100g duck or goose fat (for a luxurious taste), or 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil2 tsp flourMaldon salt, to serve MethodSTEP 1Put a roasting tin … Read more
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