MAINS, PRESENT & PAST: CHRISTMAS 2018

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And here we go -- onto Main Courses for Christmas

Turkey is great but a few alternatives are needed for the rest of the season!  

Duck with asian rice stuffing, roasted sprouts
 parsnips & baby corn plus cranberry cinnamon sauce

Orange Hoisin Duck: burnished bird with Asian overtones 

VEGAN Chestnut & Tofu Wellington: like a surprising fab Xmas cracker  

Italian Christmas: Seafood Pasta with luxury Wine & Cream Sauce

Here's our annual roundup of the year's popular main courses including: Crowd-pleasers, Speedy, Wallet-friendly, Vegan and Blasts from the Past:






Crowd Pleasers
   

Ultra-Special Chicken for Special Occasions: Crunchy Croutons flavoured with roasting juices make this a Stupendously delicious dish!

   Thai Steak Salad: just...Yum  

   Guilt-free Cha Siu BBQ Pork: utterly succulent, lower-fat & sugar

    
    Beef, Ale & Vegetable Stew: hate to be gender-ist but guys adore this gorgeous rib-sticker 

    Pheasant with Mango & Chilli: frugal but fantastic 
   
    
Fast & Fabulous

    Orange Glazed Salmon delightful treat for all ages

    Hoisin-Orange Chicken tray bake, one-pan wonder

   
  Yes, raw food, for health in winter 

    Tropical Chicken Salad, frugal, high protein & fibre

    Beetroot & Smoked Mackerel Salad: low carb, light & lovely

    Strawberry Ham Salad: dieter's delight

Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegan Paella

Seasonal Vegan Crowd Pleasers

   Special Occasion Brown Rice Paella 
   exquisitely smoky

   Coulibiac Pie, Vegetarian (2017)
   One of the most popular stunning showstoppers 

    

 
 Festive Nut Loaf (2015) a winner; not remotely boring 

    Ricotta, Almond, Tomato & Artichoke Crepes: with white wine sauce 

And...

    Can't believe it's not Beef Lasagne: carnivores can't tell the difference

     Spicy 'Glass' Noodle & Tofu Mince Salad: low-cal/fat. carnivore option

    Thai Larb (hot spicy mince), fast & fabulous, low-carb, carnivore opt.

Blasts from the Past

Spiced Peruvian Beef in Beer: stunning flavour & texture

Mongolian Crispy Lamb: so easy to make at home

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Spicy Pork Strips: low fat & sugar but gorgeously flavoursome

Southern 'Unfried' Chicken: skinny: crispy & crunchy but no deep frying

Chicken Wings, Orange & Sherry Casserole: frugal with great layers of flavour;  slow cooker

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