Recipes

Unleash the smell of Christmas on your kitchen with this slow cooker gammon recipe. The cola adds a delicious sweet and treacly flavour which balances with the saltiness of the ham. Easy |6 hrs 10mins | Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1.5-1.8kg unsmoked boneless gammon joint 2l cola (not diet) 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 onion, peeled and quartered 1 stick celery, chopped 1 cinnamon stick…

The perfect accompaniment to any festive main course. Can also be served with cold cuts, pâtés and cheese. Easy | 50mins | Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium-size red cabbage, quartered, cored and shredded 1 finger-size piece fresh root ginger, finely chopped 2 onions, sliced 1 tsp ground allspice 1 tbsp mustard seed 100g golden caster sugar…

A perfect Christmas treat for all the family to get you in the festive spirit. Medium | 1hr 45mins | Makes 10-12 slices Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil knob butter 1 onion, finely chopped 500g sausagemeat or skinned sausages grated zest of 1 lemon 100g fresh white breadcrumbs 85g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped 50g chestnut, canned or vacuum-packed, chopped 2 tsp chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried thyme…

A modern and exciting twist on a festive meal essential. Can be made 4 days before and kept in the fridge or frozen for 2 months. Easy | 10mins | Serves 6-8 Ingredients 60g light soft brown sugar 250g pack fresh cranberries 100ml sloe gin 4 juniper berries Method 1.     Put all ingredients straight into the saucepan. Bring up…

A classic, firm family favourite with a delightful Christmas twist. Easy | 55mins | Makes 8 Ingredients 400g pork sausage meat 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon orange zest Pinch cinnamon Chopped parsley, to season Salt and pepper, to season Ready-to-roll puff pastry (or make your own!) Cranberry sauce Brie 1 beaten egg Method 1.     Preheat oven…

Easy-Peasy gravy that can be made on the day, or made before and frozen for even easier, easy-peasy gravy! Easy | 30mins | Makes 6 Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp plain flour 150ml port 2 tbsp redcurrant jelly 1.6l chicken, turkey, or beef stock Method 1.     Heat butter in a saucepan (or if possible, in the roasting tin…

The ultimate recipe for even a first-time roastie connoisseur, crispy skins, and fluffy inside – perfect. Easy | 1hr 10mins | Makes 4 Ingredients  1kg Maris Piper potatoes 100g duck or goose fat (for a luxurious taste), or 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil 2 tsp flour salt to serve Method Place a large roasting tin in the oven at 180C fan/…

What is more perfect than a Boxing Day Ham? This easy spicy, sticky ham is sure to impress everyone and uses only 5 ingredients! Can also be made ahead ready and left chilled for up to 4 days. Easy | 3hrs 40mins | Makes 8 Ingredients  2kg unsmoked boneless gammon joint 2 ½l ginger ale (not sugar-free) 2 tsp…

Why not try the quintessential English scone with a little difference, great for a snack or the perfect side to any picnic! Ingredients: 100g butter, 8 rashers streaky bacon, 275g self-raising flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 150ml milk, 50ml vegetable oil, 1 egg, handful snipped chives, 150g grated cheddar. Method: Fry or grill your bacon until golden and crispy, set aside to cool, and chop into small chunks. Mix your…