It’s that time of year again… Christmas is fast approaching and in the rush to buy everyone’s Christmas presents and get the Christmas tree sorted, you’ve all but forgotten about Christmas dinner. So now what?
Well, to create a lovely Christmas dinner this year read the following tips for creating a smashing festive feed, then get your kitchen units cleared and get ready to cook!
The much maligned sprout is a festive fixture, but tends not to be to everyone’s taste, especially the younger members of the family. Serve this little veg a little differently by peeling and frying the leaved in butter. You’re bound to have a few converts to the humble sprout when served this way! If you are cooking the traditional turkey this year, remember this bird has a tendency to be quite dry. To avoid running out of cranberry sauce and gravy as your guests attempt to combat the dryness, make sure you baste the bird regularly. This will ensure it is moist and tasty once cooked.
For a bread sauce that will be the envy of your friends and family, avoid packet mixes and have a go at making your own. Follow the traditional recipe, but use sourdough instead of a normal loaf. It will taste divine!
For any vegetarian guests this Christmas, or if you are a vegetarian yourself, a good tip for delicious roast potatoes that don’t require goose or duck fat is to cook them in olive oil then serve with a small amount of butter and paprika. You can also whip up wonderful homemade vegetarian gravy using vegetable stock, madeira wine and red wine.
Finally and most importantly, to create a nice Christmas dinner, you need the right kitchen equipment and a decent kitchen! Find kitchen accessories and more at Wrenkitchens.com to make sure this year’s Christmas dinner is one to remember for all the right reasons.