I have a long-held love for all forms of cabbage, but this time of year red cabbage feels particularly essential. And although it belongs to the wider cabbage family, it’s very much its own vegetable – it doesn’t lend itself to being substituted in place of other seasonal greens. It needs to be treated differentlyContinue reading “Red Cabbage, Two Ways”
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Merry Meatballs in a Bread Bowl
Meatballs get a festive twist with redcurrant, rosemary, brandy and cream. Perfect as picky finger food for a party served in one large, hollowed-out loaf of sourdough with toothpicks for spearing, or as a main course in individual crusty rolls, next to some form of vegetable. The meatball portion of the recipe will make enoughContinue reading “Merry Meatballs in a Bread Bowl”
Winter Spiced Porridge
Get in the seasonal spirit in the morning with this feel-good breakfast. Make as needed, or – as I do – mix up a big batch of the dry stuff for a zero-effort breakfast on busy mornings. The mix also makes an unusual and inexpensive homemade gift. Wrap up a pretty bag or jar ofContinue reading “Winter Spiced Porridge”
Christmas Coleslaw
Don’t dismiss coleslaw as a summer barbeque staple; it is a veritable celebration of winter veg, and this one is so very Christmassy. Serve with Christmas ham, a spiced pulled pork, cold leftover turkey, or simply alongside a steaming baked potato for an easy side dish everyone will love. Inexpensive for a crowd, too. YouContinue reading “Christmas Coleslaw”
Cornbread, Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing
Cornbread freezes well for short periods of time, but quickly becomes a bit dry and crumbly after a while in the freezer. Fortunately, this recipe is the perfect use for it. Quick to throw together and slices like a dream, this stuffing is a delicious accompaniment alongside sweeter roasted meats like ham or turkey. IfContinue reading “Cornbread, Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing”
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