I LOVE parsnips. They go so well with a roast dinner but weirdly, my mum NEVER makes them for Christmas dinner. Whenever I’ve questioned her, she just says something about oven space and having enough food already without adding another vegetable. I say, there’s always room for parsnips! These ones are hasselbacked, which basically just…
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Orange and Almond Carrot Ribbons
My mum has been serving us carrot ribbons at Christmas for as long as I can remember. I can’t tell you why or how she decided to do them like this, she just did. And now, at Christmas, I feel a bit lost if I don’t have them. I know roasted carrots is probably more…
Cheesy Brussel Sprout Gratin
Normally, I keep my sprout side simple, cooking them up with some bacon and chestnuts. Simple, delicious and crowd-pleasing. However, it’s not going to convince any brussel sprout nay-sayers to change their minds about this polarising vegetable, is it? So, in an attempt to change my husband’s minds about what I consider one of my…
Classic Goose Fat Roast Potatoes
Aside from maybe Dauphinoise potatoes, I don’t think there is a better way to serve potatoes than roasted in rich goose fat. If you’re vegetarian though, you can obviously just use sunflower or vegetable oil, but there is something to be said for the extra indulgence of goose fat. Getting perfect, crisp roast potatoes is…
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