Aioli is a lovely fragrant and pungent type of mayonnaise - and the great thing is that you can take the flavor in any direction - try adding some pounded or chopped basil, fennel tops, dill or roasted nuts. It's also great flavored with lemon zest and juice.... read recipe
This is a simple sauce that goes very well with rich meats like goose and duck. You can make it well in advance, so you don't have to worry about it while you're cooking lunch. Pop some in a sterilized jar as a lovely home-made Christmas gift that's sure to... read recipe
Mix everything together in a bowl and season to taste. from Happy Days with the Naked Chef read recipe
It's always worth making your own bread sauce - it's so easy. Don't think you can cheat and use a shop-bought one; it just won't taste the same. 1) Peel the onion, leaving it whole, then spike it with the cloves. 2) Put the spiked onion into a medium... read recipe
Like a lot of what I'm doing this year, this butter is a job for Christmas Eve. It won't take long and will guarantee you happiness the day after. A really beautiful turkey like Mr Kelly's doesn't need anything more than olive oil and salt and pepper, they're... read recipe
Christmas pudding is a leftover that is so easy to use. It doesn't lose its flavor or texture when you warm it. Put the cranberries, half the orange juice and all of the sugar in a small pan and bring to the boil. Let it simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring... read recipe
There are two things that make a good gravy: a vegetable trivet, which is the layer of vegetables in the bottom of your roasting tray that your meat sits on; and the juices from a roasted piece of good-quality meat. As long as you always use a vegetable... read recipe
Great with green salads and bitter leaves like endive or radicchio. Put all your ingredients into a jam jar. Shake, taste and season again if needed until your dressing is perfect. You may need to add a little more vinegar or oil to balance it. from... read recipe
Wash the lentils, then place them in a pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Meanwhile, blitz all the vegetables, garlic and ginger in a food processor until finely chopped. Heat enough... read recipe
Stock is usually one of those things that even chefs don't have time for at home, but here is a really easy recipe for a good chicken stock. I find that I tend to make this after we've had our Sunday roast − I just throw the carcass in a pan with any... read recipe