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Get The Party Started!

Planning to entertain at home over the holidays? It’s time to skip the Prosecco and treat your guests to some truly festive Christmas cocktails Photos Courtesy of Adobe Stock FROZEN MARGARITA Serves 6 •HANDFUL OF CRANBERRIES •300ML TEQUILA •150ML COINTREAU •150 ML LIME JUICE •90ML SUGAR SYRUP •FRESH ROSEMARY Place the cranberries in a blender and blitz until smooth. Blitz the remaining ingredients with a large handful of ice. Spoon a little cranberry compote into… Read More »Get The Party Started!

POT LUCK

Turn up the heat with these sure-fire crowd pleasers – you can’t go wrong with a classic French casserole BEEF BOURGUIGNON Serves 6•2lb chuck steak•3tbsp olive oil•1 medium onion, sliced•1tbsp flour•425ml red Burgundy•2 cloves garlic, chopped•2 sprigs fresh thyme•1 bay leaf•12oz button onions•8oz streaky bacon, cubed•4oz dark flat mushrooms, sliced Preheat the oven to 140°C. Cut the beef into 2-inch squares and sear in 2 tablespoons of oil. Remove from the casserole and then fry… Read More »POT LUCK

PULLING MUSSELS FROM THE SHELL

Deliciously sweet and nutty, mussels are also one of the most sustainable types of shellfish you can buy. Try these three classic recipes PHOTOS COURTESY OF Adobe Stock CREAM OF MUSSEL SOUP Serves 4 •750g mussels, washed and debearded •4tbsp dry white wine•50g butter•225g celeriac, peeled and chopped •120g leek, sliced•1 garlic clove, chopped •750ml fish stock•3 saffron strands •175g tomatoes, chopped •4tbsp crème fraiche Cook the mussels in 2 tablespoons of wine over a… Read More »PULLING MUSSELS FROM THE SHELL