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Quenelles are delicate little dumplings. The name comes from the German Knцdel, meaning dumpling. traditionally oval, these make a very elegant starter that is sure to impress. Ingredients 500g (1lb) salmon fillet,skinned, boned and cut into chunks. 2 egg whites salt and pepper 150ml double cream lemon slices flat leaf parsley sprigs to garnish Asparagus [...]
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There’s no doubt that a luscious trifle remains a great favorite with everyone, for the flavors, smells and textures of this mouthwatering dessert complement each other perfectly. Ingredients Serves 6 225g/8oz plain sponge cake 25g/ 10z ratafias 75ml/5tbsp sherry or Madeira 75ml/5tbsp seedless raspberry jam 450g/1lb frozen raspberries, thawed 45ml/3tbsp caster sugar 30ml/6tsp cornflour 275ml/Ѕpint [...]
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This is a very festive dish that can be eaten hot or cold and is especially good as a vegetarian alternative. Ingredients Serves 6 250g/8oz frozen chestnuts, thawed 1tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 250g/8oz potatoes, boiled and mashed 125g 4oz wholemeal [...]
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This is a classic Christmas roast that can be served with roast potatoes, stuffing balls, bacon rolls, Brussels sprouts and gravy. Ingredients Serves 8 4.5kg/10lb oven ready turkey, with giblets (thawed if frozen) 1 large onion, peeled and studded with 6 cloves 50g/4tbsp butter, softened 10 chipolata sausages salt and freshly ground black pepper For [...]
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Adding honey to vegetables not only gives them a sweetness, but adds to the appearance of the vegetables, to make your Christmas meal look even more delicious. Ingredients Serves 8 375g/12oz carrots, peeled 375g/12oz parsnips, peeled 60g/2oz butter 2tbsp runny honey salt and black pepper chopped parsley to garnish 1. Cut the carrots and parsnips [...]
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Ingredients Serves 8 125g white bread, crusts removed 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 125g streaky bacon, rinds removed and roughly chopped 2tsp chopped fresh thyme 500g chicken livers, trimmed 1 egg 4 tbsp brandy Ѕ tsp grated nutmeg salt and pepper 60g butter, melted 1.25 litre (2 pint) loaf tin or terrine. 1.Line the loaf [...]
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These delicious tarts make a great starter or served at a buffet. Ingredients 225g shortcrust pastry jar cranberry sauce 1tbsp port 200g Brie cut into Ѕ inch cubes, with the rind on 25ml milk 1 large egg salt and pepper 1.Roll the pastry out to about 3mm thick and cut out circles to fit in [...]
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Gluhwein (gloo-vine), is a popular, traditional warming German punch. It makes a wonderful contribution to a Christmas party. It is also a good way to use up cheap red wine, as the other ingredients disguise any roughness. The aroma of this delicious drink is surely the essence of Christmas. Ingredients Makes about 1ј pints or [...]
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