How Much Food Do You Need for Christmas?
How much turkey, ham, prawns and everything else to allow per person at Christmas, with the numbers that matter and the two mistakes that catch everyone out.
Basics
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· Ann McDonald · Basics , Healthy Options , SaladsMint Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde is a zesty, herb-packed green sauce that's bursting with fresh flavours! Featuring vibrant herbs like parsley and mint - this true all-rounder is equally delicious drizzled over grilled meats or tossed with roasted veggies.
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· Ann McDonald · Soup , Healthy Options , BasicsCauliflower Soup with Potato and Leek
A simple mushroom topping transforms this heartwarming cauliflower soup in to a moor-ish bowl of goodness. Perfect for lunch or a light supper. Serve with crusty bread
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· Ann McDonald · Breads & Baking , Something Sweet , BasicsPancake Day- Road testing the Top 5 online pancake recipes
PANCAKE DAY (17th February 2026) also known as Shrove Tuesday, is almost upon us. The date of Pancake Day changes every year, as Shrove Tuesday, the beginning of Lent, always falls 47 days before...
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· Ann McDonald · Drinks & Cocktails , BasicsIcy Summer Coolers
Here are some delicious cool and fruity, drinks to enjoy throughout the warm weather.
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· Ann McDonald · Soup , Healthy Options , BasicsSpeedy White Bean & Tomato Soup with Gremolata
Who doesn't love a hearty comforting soup, a meal-in-a-bowl, that's ready in no time - a perfect dish when you don't feel like cooking. You probably have the basics in the pantry already. It's...
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· Ann McDonald · Seafood , Salads , Healthy Options , Main Meals , Basics , ChristmasBeetroot-cured Salmon with Celery & Fennel Salad
Cured Salmon or Gravlax, is a simple, classic, no-cook dish that calls for the fridge rather than the stove to make it. The beetroot in this recipe gives the outside of the gravlax a beautiful rich...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , Christmas , BasicsPanna Cotta with Mango and Lime
This has to be my favourite go-to dessert recipe, it's quick, easy and has umpteen variations. Panna Cotta literally means ‘cooked cream’. You can flavour the cream with a fruit puree, vanilla bean,...
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· Ann McDonald · Breads & Baking , Basics , Something Sweet , ChristmasParmesan Cheese Crackers
These are really crunchy cheese biscuits. Great to have with drinks, and they also make fabulous gifts for friends. Package them for giving in a mason or cliplock jar, and add a christmas trim. You...
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· Ann McDonald · Christmas , Something Sweet , BasicsPassionfruit Pavlova Roulade
A pavlova roll or roulade, has all the hallmarks of a traditional pavlova, takes a fraction of the time to bake, just 14 minutes. Add a slather of cream and your fruit of choice, and pop in the...