I am evolving as a host, and coming to realise that those rich dishes that crown our festive tables shine brightest when surrounded by contrasting and lighter bites – before, around and after, rather than just on the day itself. I do enjoy angels and devils on horseback, devilled eggs, little sausages wrapped in bacon, …
Recipes
Christmas main course made easy: Max Rocha’s braised turkey legs with colcannon – recipes | Christmas food and drink
We often braise chicken and rabbit legs at Cafe Cecilia, because all the preparation and cooking can be done ahead of time, and it’s then just about heating them gently to serve. For Christmas, I often employ much the same process for turkey legs – it’s a lovely way to eat them. Serve with colcannon, …
Best Gingerbread Cookie Bark Recipe
Congratulations, you’ve stumbled upon the perfect recipe for your holiday season. An amalgamation of all the festive holiday flavors, this bark blends white chocolate with all your favorite holiday spices. It is topped with gingerbread cookies to create a simple yet delightful treat. Feel free to experiment with different spices and adjust the recipe to …
Gingerbread Eggnog Trifle Cake
SavePrint Meet your new holiday party power move: a showstopping gingerbread-eggnog trifle that’s pure Christmas magic. We’re layering spiced pudding with creamy Shamrock Farms Traditional Eggnog, fluffy Shamrock Farms Heavy Whipping Cream, and tender gingerbread cubes into the most impressive dessert you’ll barely break a sweat making. Pro tip: Make the cake up to 2 …
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
SavePrint Nothing says holiday comfort like a bowl of luxuriously creamy mashed potatoes—and this recipe delivers pure cozy joy in every spoonful. The secret? A winning combo of Shamrock Farms Heavy Whipping Cream and Shamrock Farms Sour Cream, blended into fluffy Yukon Golds, topped with a glossy drizzle of browned butter and fresh scallions for …
Ravneet Gill and Mattie Taiano’s recipes for a Friendmas sharing menu | Christmas
When I first started seeing Mattie, there was a constant dinner party at his mum’s house,” recalls pastry chef Ravneet Gill. “There were loads of people there all the time, being fed with massive bowls of home-cooked food and a big block of parmesan.” There was an open-door policy, with pastas and roast meats on …
Best Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE SavePrint Our cranberry whipped feta dip took the Internet by storm last year, so of course, we had to come back with an equally luxurious variation: this cranberry-topped whipped cream cheese spread. Queue the holiday music and ugly Christmas sweaters—party season is about to begin! This spread will …
Christmas mains: Georgina Hayden’s pan-fried monkfish in a herby champagne butter – recipe | Christmas food and drink
While I tend to stick pretty close to tradition when it comes to my Christmas Day side offerings, I can’t remember the last time I cooked a turkey or goose as the showstopper. You see, my family is mostly made up of pescatarians, so anything larger than a chicken or cockerel (my personal favourite) for …
How to make coquilles St-Jacques – recipe | Shellfish
’Tis the season for food that makes everyone feel a little bit loved and special; for showstoppers – but preferably the kind that don’t stop the show for too long, given how much else is likely to be going on. This French classic, which can be made a day ahead, if necessary, and/or bulked out …
Matthew Ryle’s Christmas roast capon with chestnuts, buttery pommes Anna, and twice-baked cheese souffle – recipe | Food
Rooted in French tradition, this menu celebrates the elegance of seasonal cooking. The twice-baked comté soufflé, light and delicately cheesy, is a timeless favourite that’s simple to prepare yet sure to impress. It’s followed by a roast capon, the festive bird of choice in France, prized for its tender, delicious meat, and paired with chestnuts …









