Making the best chicken or turkey gravy comes down to two requirements, those tasty, caramelised and flavoursome brown bits on the bottom of the pan after roasting our fowl along with some of the fat and pan juices, and really flavoursome stock, most preferably homemade. Let’s face it the gravy we serve for our holiday […]
How to Brine Chicken or Turkey
How to brine chicken or turkey is a great method to deliver supremely moist, plump and perfectly seasoned chicken or turkey, as it improves the poultries ability to retain moisture. As the holiday season is rapidly approaching we know a lot of people are already starting to think about their menus, and turkey or chicken […]
Festive Chicken Terrine
Festive chicken terrine is flavoured with brandy, Dijon mustard, leeks and tarragon, and speckled with cranberries, dried apricots and pistachio nuts all wrapped in bacon. It’s easy to make, and economical for a large gathering and perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas spreads as it can be made three days in advance, and the flavour only […]
Walnut Snowball Cookies
Walnut snowball cookies fall into the ridiculously easy to make category. They’re a rich, buttery, vanilla shortbread loaded with toasted walnuts, and rolled in icing (powdered) sugar for a melt in the mouth texture. These cookies are perfect for baking any time of the year but especially around the holidays. It’s always a welcome sight […]
No-Mayo Potato Salad – Easy
No-mayo potato salad is a healthier alternative to potato salads made with a heavier mayonnaise dressing. It’s a potato salad that’s a classic with lemon and dill, and the potatoes really soak up the delicious fruity olive oil and dijon mustard dressing. Potato salads come in all forms, made with mayonnaise, salad cream or in […]