Christmas
I have had so many requests for Christmas recipes again this year that I thought I would re-post the whole lot in one entry. Some of my best memories are around the table at Christmas time with the table groaning under all the delicious things to eat. It is so worth taking the time and putting in the extra effort to make Christmas dinner or lunch something really extraordinary, it is something that you and all your friends and family will remember for years to come.
There are also a few recipes that are fantastic to make as Christmas gifts like shortbread or cookie hampers, a little effort in the kitchen making Christmas presents is always appreciated and of course a lot less expensive.
Christmas cake recipe
This recipe makes a large cake that will see you through Christmas.
Glazed gammon recipe
For me, this is the best meal of Christmas with loaded sarmies the next day.
Ice Cream Christmas pudding
Summer Christmas must end with Ice Cream
Traditional steamed Christmas pudding
It’s rich and very good
Perfect roast potatoes recipe
A roast is just not a roast without great roast potatoes
Home made shortbread
Perfect to have around and they make great gifts.
Peanut butter cookies recipe
All time favorite cookie recipe
If there are any other recipes you would like to see here let me know and I will add to the list to help make your Christmas a Christmas to remember.
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Hi Graham,
I am early awake this morning and browsing my recipes. I seem NEVER to receive anything from my favourite website anymore. Is there a reason for this?
Hi Gail, I am so sorry, I have been working flat out for weeks now and battling to find the time to post new recipes. I will make a concerted effort to post over the weekend… hoping to finish off a project on Saturday and then we should be back to normal. Cheers G
Hi Graham,
Decided to do both Turkey and Gammon this year. Not sure oof what side dishes to do though. Any ideas?
Hi Cindy, Roast potatoes are a must, then I most often do green beans lightly steamed and tossed in Garlic and bacon bits then a bit of cauliflower/broccoli with cheese sauce, happy days and Merry Xmas G
https://cookbook.co.za/sauces/white-sauces/
https://cookbook.co.za/vegetables/roast-potatoes/
Hi there Graham, I bought a rolled deboned turkey in netting from Woolies and was wondering what I could do to “spruce” it up a bit and what sort of gravy can I use, seeing as the instructions are just to boil it to heat it up? The turkey is already cooked. What suggestions do you have? Many thanks.
Hi Yvonne, I would simmer it water that has a 1/2 onion a carrot cut up, a few sticks celery chopped, a few peppercorns, to heat it and make it nice and moist with a bit of flavour. For the Gravy you will need for every 4 to 5 people – 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour and 300 – 350ml beef/chicken stock. Heat the butter on medium until foamy, add the flour and whisk to make a roux (be careful not to brown it) then add the beef stock and whisk to a nice consistency, taste and add pepper, onion powder/garlic powder and salt to taste. Happy Xmas G
Hi there Graham, thanks so much for the advice. Will definitely try it this way and will let you know how it went. Have an awesome Christmas.
Thanks Yvonne, Cheers until 2012
Hi there Graham,
Do you perhaps have a foolproof recipe for a delicious 2kg leg of lamb for Christmas?
Hi Yvonne, this recipe is a mainstay for me for lamb and although it’s a shoulder roast, a leg will work just perfectly. I like my lamb cooked and tender!
https://cookbook.co.za/meat-recipes/lamb-recipes/sunday-roast-lamb/
If you like it rare, use this recipe and increase the cooking time by 20 minutes or so.
https://cookbook.co.za/meat-recipes/lamb-recipes/roast-leg-of-lamb-with-mustard-crust-2/
Cheers for now
G
hay there, i would like to know since its my 1st xmas making gammon..i bought a glazed gammon by accident. can i still cook the gammon and put over my own glaze?or how can i go about preparing the glazed gammon i already bought? but i’d prefer to use my own glaze..if possible
Hey Brigitte, You can prepare your own glaze, this will only enhance the flavours but as its pre made I would follow the cooking instructions given. Just a hint, marmalade makes a great glaze… Merry Christmas.
Do you perhaps have a recipe for cooking turducken..? It’s going to be my first time and I dont want to mess it up.
Hi brigitte, never made it, you are a brave woman, try these illustrated recipes
http://homecooking.about.com/od/turkeyrecipes/ss/turduckensbs.htm
http://www.instructables.com/id/Illustrated-Turducken-Recipe/
Good luck and let us know how it turned out
G
http://www.checkers.co.za/foodandwine/turduckenbynataniel/Pages/roastedturducken.aspx
Hi Cindy, thats ambitious and and hope Checkers is kind enough to return the link!
Oh I absolutely love shortbread! I haven’t settled on a recipe yet for it so I’ll definitely try this recommendation. This is my tasty recipe for the best Pumpkin Spice Bread.
Enjoy it and that pumpkin bread recipe sounds amazing. Cheers G
With thanksgiving just a few days away…Christmas is not so far behind 🙂 Its best to plan ahead and suggestions like this are always a big help 🙂
Enjoy your Thanksgiving. G