Author(s): Ryland Peters & Small

Cooking & Cuisine

What could be better than warming up by the fire and enjoying home-cooked food with family and friends? Make the most of being holed up indoors and prepare some warming Snow day Snacks. Enjoy sharing tasty treats such as Slow-cooked Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Garlic Toasts.When it's chilly outside, what we naturally crave is warm, comforting food. In Cold Day Comforts you'll find plenty of warming dishes including Oven-braised Lamb Shanks with Potatoes and Tomatoes. What better way to spend an icy afternoon than preparing Fireside Feasts to share with family and friends. Try a Braised Pot Roast with Red Wine, Rosemary and Bay. Make the most of the finest seasonal ingredients the winter has to offer and prepare healthy and satisfying Winter Salads. Choose from recipes such as Steak and Blue Cheese Salad. Whether you enjoy a luxurious dessert or a slice of cake in front of the fire, there are plenty of delicious treats to choose from in Indulgent Desserts. Try a Roasted Hazelnut and Chocolate Cake. Finally, in A Cup of Cheer there are plenty of ideas for delicious festive drinks. Relax at home with a warming Cinnamon Mocha or a Spiced Rum Chocolate.
Enjoy winter entertaining with a Pomegranate Martini, guaranteed to make any holiday gathering a success.