Christmas Cooking

mirrorwall14 · 28-09-2020 11:26pm #1

Not sure if there is one of these but search isn’t throwing anything obvious at me!

So this is the time of year when I like to test out new recipes that I may or may not use for the Christmas season of cooking and baking.

This weeks one for me is https://www.skinnytaste.com/mashed-sweet-potatoes-brulee/
My other half loves sweet potato but I don’t get on with it generally. Considering trying this with some roast chicken this week to see what it’s like. Pretty sure the kids will love it even if I don’t!

Does anyone else do this? Any ideas or suggestions

tscul32 · 29-09-2020 1:25pm

I have a couple of large sweet potatoes in the kitchen so might try that recipe myself at the weekend. Let me know what you think of it if you make it. We all like sweet potatoes and the kids never complain about extra sugar.

mirrorwall14 · 29-09-2020 1:36pm

tscul32 wrote: »

I have a couple of large sweet potatoes in the kitchen so might try that recipe myself at the weekend. Let me know what you think of it if you make it. We all like sweet potatoes and the kids never complain about extra sugar.

Will do. Likely cooking it tomorrow or Thursday!

SusanC10 · 29-09-2020 1:51pm

I do this - trying out recipes ahead of Christmas.

I want to try a Red Cabbage side dish so currently looking for a recipe.

Also the kids want a Chocolate Biscuit Cake this year which is not something I have made for years so going to trial that soon too.

Jude13 · 29-09-2020 1:54pm

I have had something similar before with pecans on the top, unreal.

washiskin · 29-09-2020 1:59pm

Testing out sprout gratin today and a white onion and cider soup later in the week.

SusanC10.....this is the best red cabbage dish I know....throw it in oven and forget about it for a couple of hours, even better cooked the day before you need it and (honestly) it's fab cold on a leftovers sandwich......

https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/collections/life-in-the-freezer/traditional-braised-red-cabbage-with-apples

DvB · 29-09-2020 2:38pm

Jude13 wrote: »

I have had something similar before with pecans on the top, unreal.

Pecan pie is one of my favourite desserts... had it in the states and loved it. Keylime another smashing pie.

TRS30 · 29-09-2020 3:16pm

DvB wrote: »

Pecan pie is one of my favourite desserts... had it in the states and loved it. Keylime another smashing pie.

I'd nearly go out on a limb and say anything that ends in 'pie' is good!

SusanC10 · 29-09-2020 4:57pm

washiskin wrote: »

Testing out sprout gratin today and a white onion and cider soup later in the week.

SusanC10.....this is the best red cabbage dish I know....throw it in oven and forget about it for a couple of hours, even better cooked the day before you need it and (honestly) it's fab cold on a leftovers sandwich......

https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/collections/life-in-the-freezer/traditional-braised-red-cabbage-with-apples

Thanks for that. Good to give that a go.

Loughc · 29-09-2020 9:26pm

anyone got a good macaroon recipe? Damn bake off.

DvB · 29-09-2020 9:47pm

Loughc wrote: »

anyone got a good macaroon recipe? Damn bake off.

Great minds think alike.

tscul32 · 29-09-2020 9:55pm

Loughc wrote: »

anyone got a good macaroon recipe? Damn bake off.

There's a basic one on the odlums site. Just coconut, condensed milk and egg whites. No rice paper or blitzing coconut. Dying to try it myself, they did look good, particularly the one with the mango curd.

tscul32 · 29-09-2020 9:57pm

SusanC10 wrote: »

Also the kids want a Chocolate Biscuit Cake this year which is not something I have made for years so going to trial that soon too.

I have to do that every year too. What I started doing was rolling the mix into (big) bitesize balls and then rolling in icing sugar. Just keep them in a tub in the fridge then. Easier than cutting slices every time someone fancies some.

mirrorwall14 · 29-09-2020 11:35pm

washiskin wrote: »

Testing out sprout gratin today and a white onion and cider soup later in the week.

SusanC10.....this is the best red cabbage dish I know....throw it in oven and forget about it for a couple of hours, even better cooked the day before you need it and (honestly) it's fab cold on a leftovers sandwich......

https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/collections/life-in-the-freezer/traditional-braised-red-cabbage-with-apples

I’ve never had red cabbage. What’s it taste like? Just no idea what to expect with this!

mirrorwall14 · 29-09-2020 11:35pm

tscul32 wrote: »

I have to do that every year too. What I started doing was rolling the mix into (big) bitesize balls and then rolling in icing sugar. Just keep them in a tub in the fridge then. Easier than cutting slices every time someone fancies some.

That’s a brilliant idea. I make nut balls for my kids for protein at breakfast. Must experiment with some Christmas flavourings for them too

Jude13 · 30-09-2020 4:41am

TRS30 wrote: »

I'd nearly go out on a limb and say anything that ends in 'pie' is good!

Is applied tart the same a the American apple 'pie'?

Deja Boo · 30-09-2020 5:49am

Jude13 wrote: »

Is applied tart the same a the American apple 'pie'?

Emm, more intense I'd say... with added ginger, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and with loads more sugar, butter and filling. Generally made in a deep dish pie tin. Like an apple tart on steroids... A crumb topping is nice too - much yum.

Jude13 · 30-09-2020 6:50am

Ah ha, so tart ......more tart and pie sweet.

Loughc · 30-09-2020 9:17am

washiskin wrote: »

SusanC10.....this is the best red cabbage dish I know....throw it in oven and forget about it for a couple of hours, even better cooked the day before you need it and (honestly) it's fab cold on a leftovers sandwich......

https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/collections/life-in-the-freezer/traditional-braised-red-cabbage-with-apples

Leftovers on a sandwich is a great idea! I love red cabbage!!

30-09-2020 9:23am

washiskin wrote: »

Testing out sprout gratin today and a white onion and cider soup later in the week.

SusanC10.....this is the best red cabbage dish I know....throw it in oven and forget about it for a couple of hours, even better cooked the day before you need it and (honestly) it's fab cold on a leftovers sandwich......

https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/collections/life-in-the-freezer/traditional-braised-red-cabbage-with-apples

I’d leave out the onion and garlic.

Loughc · 30-09-2020 9:26am

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I’d leave out the onion and garlic.

Oh no, best part. I'd leave out the cinnamon tho... yuck.

Mutleyboo · 30-09-2020 9:27am

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

I’ve never had red cabbage. What’s it taste like? Just no idea what to expect with this!

Red cabbage is a must for our Christmas dinner.. I add caraway to mine and the taste and smell is delicious! Its goes great with pork

Loughc · 30-09-2020 9:32am

Mutleyboo wrote: »

Red cabbage is a must for our Christmas dinner.. I add caraway to mine and the taste and smell is delicious! Its goes great with pork

Completely, the smell of it alone is amazing.

DvB · 30-09-2020 9:34am

Definitely use red onion with it when cooking red cabbage ourselves, it caramelises and sweetens it nicely. A bit of Garlic added is a must too IMO. Would neve dream of voluntarily adding cinnamon to any dish.

Jude13 · 30-09-2020 9:36am

I think I may need to bow out of this thread, though that failed with the sweets thread. Bloody love red cabbage.

TRS30 · 30-09-2020 9:41am

Jude13 wrote: »

Is applied tart the same a the American apple 'pie'?

Tart works just as well for me as pie!

phormium · 30-09-2020 10:04am

Fancy some macaroons today too! Haven't made them in years but when I did use rice paper in the past I never cut out the circles, you just piped onto it like parchment and when you remove them when cooked they just break off and the bit stuck to the macaroon stays stuck, you might need to break off the odd ragged piece but a lot of faffing to cut out circles and then pipe within the circles.

mirrorwall14 · 30-09-2020 12:01pm

Jude13 wrote: »

I think I may need to bow out of this thread, though that failed with the sweets thread. Bloody love red cabbage.

Adjust it? I’m going with healthy dishes and will skip a lot of the baking as I’m on weight loss road too but still want to experiment

Jude13 · 30-09-2020 12:03pm

Nah, I am going with the get as low as possible so I can binge at Christmas angle

washiskin · 30-09-2020 12:07pm

DvB wrote: »

Definitely use red onion with it when cooking red cabbage ourselves, it caramelises and sweetens it nicely. A bit of Garlic added is a must too IMO. Would neve dream of voluntarily adding cinnamon to any dish.

Oh yes....red onion is a must. The garlic in that recipe is really undetectable for people who don't like it but I add a teeny but more.

washiskin · 30-09-2020 12:12pm

Loughc wrote: »

Leftovers on a sandwich is a great idea! I love red cabbage!!

Ok, here's my perfect leftovers sandwich.....
Aldi's White grinder bread:
A smear of gravy on each slice
Turkey
Ham
Stuffing
Red Cabbage
Bread Sauce

It's a huge sandwich, a really great St. Stephen's Day on the sofa filler.

Christmas Cooking

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"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens