That classic Scottish pud...
Read moreCAULIFLOWER AND STILTON SOUP
The Food Gatherer's Note: A classic winter soup perfect served with some crusty bread.
Read moreBLOOD ORANGE SORBET
The Food Gatherer's Note: This recipe from Diana Henry is a classic seasonal dessert that will definitely impress using blood moro oranges which are a colourful delight at this time of year. Organic oranges are best for this as you won’t need to wash the skin with soapy water before using to remove the wax.
Read moreBEST EVER CHRISTMAS CAKE
This recipe is a firm favourite of our family and has been used for years. It is simple, can be made several months in advance but equally copes with being made 5 weeks before the big day! It is full of spices, fruit and can be as alcohol as you fancy. Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients, it really is easy, I promise.
Read moreGENINES SAGE AND ONION STUFFING
Our good friend Genine always has great recipe ideas for her herbs and to kick us off here's a classic sage and onion stuffing for Christmas.
Read moreSLOW COOKED VENISON AND JUNIPER STEW
The Food Gatherer's Note: You could use beef shin instead of the venison, but the richness of the venison works beautifully with the aromatic juniper.
Read moreCLEMONCELLO
THE FOOD GATHERER NOTE: Fancy making a seasonal tipple? Make this wonderful twist on Lemoncello and delight your hosts with this perfect hassle free gift.
Read moreAPPLE, PEAR AND GINGER MINCEMEAT
The Food Gatherer's note: A lovely variation of a traditional mincemeat recipe, I was first introduced to it by a very close friend of mine who loves to make jellies, jams, chutneys and pickles and introduced me to the delights of Pam Corbin. Those who have followed The River Cottage and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's adventures may have come across Pam the jam, who has guided his forays into preserves. This particular recipe can be used instead of the traditional mincemeat for mince pies and I have become addicted to the taste of pear and ginger. Alternatively it can be used as a filling for baked apples. It is simple and so easy to follow that you simply have to try it!
Read moreHOT GINGERY DUCK SALAD
The Food Gatherer's Note: A super simple starter or light supper for 2 from Nigella Lawson.
Read moreSLOW COOKED BEEF AND CHOCOLATE CHILLI
Food Gatherer's Note: Got a bunch of people coming over? This recipe will work for all ages, just scale up the ingredients if preparing for more than four.
Read moreVENISON AND CHOCOLATE SAUCE
The Food Gatherer Note: Monica Galetti is familiar to many from the television show Master Chef and Michel Roux Jrs’ side kick at Le Gavroche where she is sous chef. Her no nonsense and feisty manner mean that you know her recipes will work without fail. This recipe for Venison and chocolate sauce is taken from her book Monica’s Kitchen by Monica Galetti and is great as a dinner party treat. It can just as easily be served with mash as it can with parsnip puree.
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