My dear old Dad used to love roast beef. Normally, if there were any leftover he would make himself a roast beef and tomato sandwich. I have a vivid memory of him enjoying this sandwich a few days after Christmas. …
Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Gravy- 24 Days of Christmas
Christmas can be a stressful time of year. Especially when we have relatives coming to stay. I love to cook but I’m definitely in favour of making it as easy as possible. The slow cooker is possibly the most used …
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Parma Ham and Brussel Sprouts – 24 Days of Christmas
Every year I try to serve sprout with Christmas dinner and every year they are always rejected by my little family. As you can tell my family aren’t keen on sprouts. I’m not sure whether it’s the fact that these …
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Orange and Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips – 24 Days of Christmas
Roast dinners are never complete without honey roast carrots and parsnips. I always remember my husband and his late nan extensively discussing how a you can’t have a roast without carrots and parsnips. They loved these vegetables. To be honest, …
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Tom Kerridge Roast Potatoes – 24 Days of Christmas
Recently I heard chef, Tom Kerridge on a podcast talking about the perfect roast potato. He shared his slightly unconventional method. It’s not the way I would have cooked a roast potato but I enjoy trying new recipes. Therefore I …
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Gluten Free Sage and Onion Stuffing – 24 Days of Christmas
Normally when we have a roast on the weekends I don’t make all the trimmings. As it’s nearly Christmas I have decided I’m going to make it all. That includes the stuffing too. Previously I have been reluctant too make …
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Curried Chickpeas – 24 Days of Christmas
During the Christmas period we tend to much our way through a lot of meat. I love it but occasionally I like a break from meat meals. I will often make a vegan or vegetarian dish for my little family. …
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Oven Baked Orange and Ginger Beef Stew – 24 Days of Christmas
Stew is a delicious winter dish that can help warm the body from the inside. To celebrate the festive season I love to add spices and other flavours to the foods I cook in my kitchen. Orange and ginger are …
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Orange, Ginger and Soy Prawn Stir Fry – 24 Days of Christmas
For many years on Christmas Eve we would eat a delicious fish dinner. Our favourite used to be salmon but sadly my son Ted, who is 11, isn’t a fan nowadays. The only fish he likes are prawns and tuna. …
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Chocolate Mince Pie Protein Porridge – 24 Days of Christmas
For those of you that don’t know, I love chocolate and I love mince pies! In the past I have tried to combine the two. My husband Howard and son Ted weren’t so keen but I loved them. Instead of …
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