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Welcome
CELEBRATE THE season 2016
SET THE Scene • Home is the heart of Christmas. So deck the halls, and fill yours with the festive spirit, inspired by these four stunning seasonal themes
YOUR CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN • Our festive food planner tells you exactly what to do when, so you can get ahead and feel fully prepared for the Big Day
CHRISTMAS LUNCH TIMEPLAN • It’s the biggest meal of the year, but follow our plan and you’re guaranteed to get everything on the table on time – and totally stress-free!
PARTY STARTED • Eat, drink and be merry with this tempting selection of canapés and cocktails
SALMON BLINIS
MIXED PINWHEELS • Simple yet effective!
SPICY CRAB MINI FILO TRIANGLES
MAPLE SPICED NUTS
CHORIZO, CHICKEN & MANCHEGO BITES • All the flavours of Spain in one bite!
PASTRAMI ON RYE • Delicious mini versions of a deli favourite.
CHEESE & PINEAPPLE WEDGES • The retro classic of cheese and pineapple on sticks is given a modern makeover.
DUCK ROLLS • These chic little parcels taste just as fabulous as they look. .
PRAWN COCKTAIL CUPS • These canapés couldn’t be easier to make!
CHEESE & POPPY SEED STRAWS • An easy, cheat’s version – that’s just as tasty!
Cheers • Whether you’re hosting a party or just catching up with friends and family, we have the perfect cocktails to suit the mood
POMEGRANATE SPARKLERS
MULLED ALE • The perfect tipple when it’s cold outside.
FRENCH MARTINIS • A good-quality vodka, such as Russian Standard (available from supermarkets, from £14 for 70cl), shows off this rosy raspberry tipple to superior effect.
ORANGE & BASIL FESTIVE FIZZ • A wonderfully refreshing cocktail.
THE EARL’S TIPPLE • A bold and fragrant start to a celebratory drinks get-together.
APPLE & GINGER TWIST • Cinnamon and nutmeg add a lovely hint of spicy warmth to this cocktail.
MULLED CRANBERRY & RASPBERRY PUNCH • Mix together orange juice, cranberry juice and tonic and serve over ice as a grown-up non-alcoholic drink.
STANDOUT starters • Begin the feast as you mean to go on – with attention-grabbing dishes that will inspire a collective ‘mmm’ around the table
EARL GREY-CURED SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE • The floral flavours of Earl Grey tea work wonders with the richness of the salmon. Pressing it under a weight firms up the fish, making slicing easy.
CHRISTMAS WREATH SALAD • This delicious salad makes a beautiful centrepiece.
BEETROOT SOUP WITH SALAMI & SAGE
CHICKEN LIVER & THYME PARFAITS
FESTIVE feast • From much-loved classics to new festive favourites, these crowd-pleasing recipes will help you create the perfect Christmas menu, stress-free!
THE menu
HONEY-GLAZED TURKEY WITH GRAVY • Spend as much as you can on your bird – not only will it have had a better quality of life, but the texture and flavour of the meat will be noticeably superior
ROASTED TURKEY BREAST, THYME CARROTS & SPEEDY GRAVY
GLAZED TURKEY CROWN
THE CRISPIEST ROAST POTATOES EVER
CHESTNUT & BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFING • Because vegetarians love stuffing too!
BACON-WRAPPED CHIPOLATAS WITH BAY & ROSEMARY LEAVES
MAPLE PECAN STUFFING CAKE • This recipe makes a ‘cake’ of stuffing, but you can use the same quantity (up to step 2) to stuff your bird.
PARMESAN PARSNIPS
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LARDONS & ALMONDS
MAPLE BUTTER CARROTS
BRIOCHE BREAD SAUCE
PROPER TURKEY GRAVY • Flavoured with all the deliciousness of your roasted turkey.
CRANBERRY & GINGER SAUCE •...