Shell out for some top quality Galician chestnuts from Porter Foods and try some of these delicious recipes. And don’t forget they go great in turkey stuffing too!
Rabanadas by Miguel de Almeida
Rabanadas are one of many traditional desserts that are served in Portugal for Christmas. I can describe them as being a very moist rich slice of fried crusty bread, a bit like the “pain perdu” of the French cuisine. Warm or cold, as a dessert or for Christmas day’s breakfast they are always present on my family table. I have great memories of the preparation of “rabanadas”.
Food blogger Helen Graves gives us the recipe to her cheese and onion tart
It’s hard to believe that such an easy recipe can taste so decadent and delicious. The key to success here lies in properly caramelising the onions; let them cook long and slow and you’ll be rewarded with sweet and sticky results.
Make home made food your Xmas gift with Miele
Why not make some food gifts for Xmas? There’s still time thanks to these great ideas from Miele. Red onion jam, Florentines and pistachio and ginger biscotti – beautifully wrapped – will bring more pleasure than the usual quickly-bought bottle.
Get festive with Collier’s this Christmas
When you’ve done the big Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and you’re stuck for something tasty, filling and quick to fill your family for the rest of the festive season. Why not give these easy recipes from Colliers Powerful Welsh Cheddar a go?
Try some of these healthy options from the Irish Food Board
Ireland is known for its high quality and fresh food ingredients and Irish meals are not only nutritious but hearty too. So why not add a bit of Irish flavour to your day with these three dishes, courtesy of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board.
Jose Pizarro’s Christmas Partridge recipe
Drag the partridge out of the pear tree Jose Pizarro has a recipe that will make the game bird the star of the Christmas table and relegate turkey to an also ran.
Middle Eastern spiced and stuffed chicken
This chicken is stuffed with an aromatic mixture of fruit, nuts, citrus and spices. The soft fruits melt in the mouth, while pistachios provide texture. The best thing about this recipe though, is that the results far outweigh the effort involved. You end up with something much more exotic than a humble roast chicken.
Willie’s Chocolate Recipes
Recipes taken from Willie’s Chocolate Bible, published by Hodder & Stoughton (£25)
Great recipes for Welsh lamb
The latest dishes to hit the culinary catwalk from Welsh Lamb add an edgy twist to Britain’s best-loved meals, and with nearly a third of shoppers specifically buying locally sourced food*, there has never been a better time to cut down on your carbon footprint and get cooking with Welsh Lamb.