Rest your turkey before serving,par-boil your potatoes,blast your pork with a hair dryer if you have to – just don’t panic,Christmas dinner help is at hand.
Use fresh flat rice noodles for their delicate texture and tamarind puree for a lovely sour taste.
Tropical fruits and a good whack of nuts give this cake a real summer feel.
These rice balls are best served hot and are delicious with a tomato dipping sauce. You can also make them with leftover risotto. If you can't find small bocconcini,use cubes of mozzarella instead. Make sure you season the mix well. Add some fresh herbs for extra flavour. You can freeze or refrigerate them,uncooked or cooked and reheat in the oven.
A quick supper with a spicy Mexican kick from chipotle chilli. Use a spicy chorizo if you like it hot,or leave it out for a vegetarian option. Chipotle chillies in adobo are available at specialty stores and some supermarkets. They are a pantry staple if you like real Mexican food.
A warm and comforting soup for mid-winter. Cavolo nero is the dark-leaf Tuscan kale. Substitute cabbage if this is not available.
This cake is easy to make and looks divine. The sticky brown caramel glazes the pears and seeps into the cake,making it moist and delicious. Serve warm from the oven with vanilla ice-cream for a decadent dessert.
The parmesan gives this soup a creamy,cheesy flavour. You'll never throw out the end bits of cheese again.
A striking and substantial main course salad.
A hot,spicy,soupy,noodle dish is perfect for this time of the year. Laksas are a great way to enjoy lots of different seafood. Use any combination you like. I usually use thin hokkien noodles for this dish but you can experiment. Add some makrut lime leaves and sliced chilli for extra zing.