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Stories, Notations, Discoveries


Stories, Notations, Discoveries

CHRISTMAS

Abi's favourite food and drink recipes for Christmas 

In need of some inspiration for your Christmas menu? Take a peek at some of Abi's fave recipes for delicious food and festive tipples.  

In need of some inspiration for your Christmas menu?  Take a peek at some of Abi's fave recipes for delicious food and festive tipples.  

Mulled Cider

 

Goats Cheese & Proscuttio Devils on Horseback

 

Bagna Cauda

 

Smoky Amaretto Sour

 

Mulled Cider

 

Goats Cheese & Proscuttio Devils on Horseback

 

Bagna Cauda

 

Smoky Amaretto Sour

 

Smoked Mackerel and Dill Pâté with Fennel Crispbreads

 

Sloe Gin Fizz

 

The Ultimate Swiss Cheese Fondue

 

The Perfect Charcuterie Board.

 

Smoked Mackerel and Dill Pâté with Fennel Crispbreads

 

Sloe Gin Fizz

 

The Ultimate Swiss Cheese Fondue

 

The Perfect Charcuterie Board.

 

“I adore visiting Borough market in the week leading up to Christmas, and queuing outside Neal’s Yard and Monmouth. The market food shopping is my absolute most favourite thing to do – it feels so festive and abundant.”

Hey Abi, what's your dream Christmas?

My dream Christmas is very simple – relaxing with good food, long walks with the dogs and spending time with family. Champagne and festive nibbles in the garden (if it’s warm enough), followed by Christmas dinner and then hovering around the outdoor fire pit sipping warmed cocktails. Perfect.

Mulled Cider

Simple Christmas ingredients make this mulled cider recipe from Great British Chefs so spicy and aromatic and just the right amount of sweetness.   Perfect drunk outside on a crisp winters day in the garden with lots of layers huddled around a fire pit. Heaven!

Goat's Cheese and Prosciutto Devils on Horseback

The perfect nibbles to accompany a glass of Champagne or a warming Christmas cocktail.  For this recipe Abi substituted the prunes for dates instead which add a sticky toffee taste  perfectly complimenting the goats cheese.  

Mulled Cider

Simple Christmas ingredients make this mulled cider recipe from Great British Chefs so spicy and aromatic and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect drunk outside on a crisp winters day in the garden with lots of layers huddled around a fire pit. Heaven!

Bagna Cauda

A classic Italian winter warmer dip, it's hot and garlicky and makes a fab accompaniment to seasonal veggies and a hunk of sourdough.  A perfect festive snack or starter.

Image courtesy of Delicious Magazine

Smoky Amaretto Sour

One of Abi's fave festive tipples.  The warming Bourbon and Almond notes of the amaretto is a match made in heaven.  Abi adds her own twist on this recipe using her smoker.  Aromatic wood chips adds the finishing touch to this guaranteed crowd pleaser. 

Smoked Mackerel and Dill Pâté with Fennel Crispbreads

A classic Italian winter warmer dip, it's hot and garlicky and makes a fab accompaniment to seasonal veggies and a hunk of sourdough. A perfect festive snack or starter.

Image courtesy of Delicious Magazine

Bagna Cauda

A classic Italian winter warmer dip, it's hot and garlicky and makes a fab accompaniment to seasonal veggies and a hunk of sourdough. A perfect festive snack or starter.

Smoked Mackerel and Dill Pâté with Fennel Crispbreads

A classic Italian winter warmer dip, it's hot and garlicky and makes a fab accompaniment to seasonal veggies and a hunk of sourdough.  A perfect festive snack or starter.

Image courtesy of Delicious Magazine

Image courtesy of Sipsmith

Sloe Gin Fizz

Be creative with your festive bubbles.  This Sloe Gin cocktail is the perfect marriage of warmth and fizz. 

Image courtesy of Delicious Magazine

The Ultimate Swiss Cheese Fondue

A wintery classic. Serve with hunks of bread, cold meats and cornichons. It's rich and creamy and looks pretty impressive too.  

The Ultimate Swiss Cheese Fondue

A wintery classic.  Serve with hunks of bread, cold meats and cornichons.  It's rich and creamy and looks pretty impressive too.  

Image courtesy of Delicious Magazine

The Perfect Charcuterie Board.

The ultimate super speedy starter that looks impressive but takes minutes to assemble. Layer up your wooden board with cured meats and add crackers, fruits, veggies, chutneys and herbs.   

Need a board?

Check out AA's selection of boards that will

 ensure you serve up a feast for the eye!

Need a board?

Check out AA's selection of boards that will

 ensure you serve up a feast for the eye!