Archive for the ‘Christmas’ Category

Japanese Style Chilli Prawn Canapés

On Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
prawnstossedinchilli Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Makes 20 Ingredients For the prawns 20 large Mediterranean prawns, cooked and peeled 2 limes, zest only 1 red chilli, seeds removed, very finely chopped For the Japanese mayonnaise 100g/4oz good-quality mayonnaise 2-3 tsp ready-made wasabi paste, or to taste (available from supermarkets and ...

Sage and Onion Stuffing Veg

On Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
sageandonionstuffing Use this stuffing recipe to make stuffing balls for vegetarians or to stuff your turkey this Christmas. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped 80g/3oz fresh white breadcrumbs salt and ...

Raw Salsa Veg

On Saturday, October 13th, 2012
rawsalsa This salsa recipe is a real crowd pleaser – fresh, healthy, low-fat and made in one step. Enjoy with Mexican corn chips. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 250g/9oz fresh tomatoes, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 mild chillies, finely chopped bunch coriander, finely chopped ...

Caviar and Chips Canapes

On Sunday, September 23rd, 2012
caviarandchips Vegetarians can replace the caviar with good quality shop-bought gaucamole. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 20 Ingredients 2 large potatoes (Maris Piper or King Edward) vegetable oil, for deep-frying sea salt flakes 250ml/9fl oz sour cream 30g-50g/1oz-1¾oz of your choice of caviar – sevruga, osetra or keta ...

Hot Roots with Fresh Mango and Coconut Relish Veg

On Sunday, August 12th, 2012
hothotrootswithfresh Spicy root vegetable stew is full of flavour. Make it really special by serving with a sweet and fiery mango and coconut relish. 30 mins to 1 hour preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients For the hot hot roots 2 tbsp sunflower oil, or groundnut oil 3 onions, peeled, ...

Neck of Lamb Stuffed with Cannellini Beans and Hazelnuts

On Thursday, August 9th, 2012
neckoflambstuffedwit This stuffed fillet of lamb is simple to make, can be prepared in advance and makes a spectacular centrepiece. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing 5 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves ...

Broccoli and Stilton Soup with Stilton Croûtons Veg

On Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
broccoliandstiltonso Our creamy broccoli soup with bubbling Stilton croutons is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 350g/12oz broccoli, florets and stalks cut into small pieces 400ml/14fl oz vegetable stock 25g/1oz butter 4 spring onions, finely sliced 50g/1¾oz Stilton, crumbled, or ...

Mini Stollen Veg

On Friday, July 13th, 2012
mini_stollen Wrap up edible Christmas gifts of delicious mini stollen. (These can be baked and frozen in advance.) 1-2 hours preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 6 loaves Ingredients 175g/6oz dried mixed fruits 50g/2oz glacé cherries, chopped 50g/2oz almonds, chopped 2 unwaxed lemons, finely grated zest only ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 1 tbsp ...

Sausage Rolls

On Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
bigsausagerolls Make these easy homemade sausage rolls for a Christmas party or drinks party to impress your guests. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 16-20 Ingredients 30g/1oz butter 100g/3½oz button mushrooms, finely chopped 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce 1 tbsp dried thyme 450g/1lb sausage meat salt ...

Roast Beef with Yorkshire Puddings, Roast Potatoes and Gravy

On Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
roastbeefwithyorkshi This most traditional of dishes uses duck fat to add extra meatiness to the roasties. The red wine-soaked gravy will also have you going back for more 25 minutes, plus resting time for the batter preparation time 1½ – 2 hours, plus resting time for the beef cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients For the Yorkshire ...