Xmastidings, folks!

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Here are some traditional X’mas recipes that continue to remain popular through generations and are easy to prepare.

Christmas Pudding Marination
  • Currants – 225 gm
  • Raisins and sultanas
  • Mixed peel – 120 gm
  • Mixed spice – 120 gm
  • Self-raising flour – 170 gm
  • Bread crumbs – 250 gm
  • Brown sugar – 250 gm
  • Butter – 250 gm
  • Eggs – 3
  • Currants – 225 gm
  • Raisins and sultanas
  • Mixed peel – 120 gm
  • Mixed spice – 120 gm
  • Self-raising flour – 170 gm
  • Bread crumbs – 250 gm
  • Brown sugar – 250 gm
  • Butter – 250 gm
  • Eggs – 3
  • Spoon black treacle – 10 gm
  • Currants – 225 gm
  • Raisins and sultanas
  • Mixed peel – 120 gm
  • Mixed spice – 120 gm
  • Self-raising flour – 170 gm
  • Bread crumbs – 250 gm
  • Brown sugar – 250 gm
  • Butter – 250 gm
  • Eggs – 3
  • Spoon black treacle – 10 gm
  • Currants – 225 gm
  • Raisins and sultanas
  • Mixed peel – 120 gm
  • Mixed spice – 120 gm
  • Self-raising flour – 170 gm
  • Bread crumbs – 250 gm
  • Brown sugar – 250 gm
  • Butter – 250 gm
  • Eggs – 3
  • Spoon black treacle – 10 gm
  • Gold label  – 300 gm
  • Currants – 225 gm
  • Raisins and sultanas
  • Mixed peel – 120 gm
  • Mixed spice – 120 gm
  • Self-raising flour – 170 gm
  • Bread crumbs – 250 gm
  • Brown sugar – 250 gm
  • Butter – 250 gm
  • Eggs – 3
  • Spoon black treacle – 10 gm
  • Gold label  – 300 gm
  • Currants – 225 gm
  • Raisins and sultanas
  • Mixed peel – 120 gm
  • Mixed spice – 120 gm
  • Self-raising flour – 170 gm
  • Bread crumbs – 250 gm
  • Brown sugar – 250 gm
  • Butter – 250 gm
  • Eggs – 3
  • Spoon black treacle – 10 gm
  • Gold label  – 300 gm
  • Brandy and Dark Rum – 300 gm
  • Currants – 225 gm
  • Raisins and sultanas
  • Mixed peel – 120 gm
  • Mixed spice – 120 gm
  • Self-raising flour – 170 gm
  • Bread crumbs – 250 gm
  • Brown sugar – 250 gm
  • Butter – 250 gm
  • Eggs – 3
  • Spoon black treacle – 10 gm
  • Gold label  – 300 gm
  • Brandy and Dark Rum – 300 gm
  • In a large bowl mix the ingredients in the order that they are listed above.
  • After the flour, add some liquid and stir well.
  • Add the eggs and the remaining liquids.
  • Should the mix be too heavy, add a few extra drops of Rum.
  • Cover the bowl and leave for 24 hours.
  • Divide the mix into two inch moulds.
  • Using baking paper, cut a circle and place on top of the mix.
  • Cover well with tin foil and place in the steamer for 7 hours.
  • Carefully take from the steamer, remove the foil and baking paper and turn out onto a serving plate.
  • Baby potatoes – 250 gm
  • Rock Salt to taste
  • Rosemary, chopped – 1 tsp
  • Sour cream – 150 gm
  • Olive Oil to drizzle
  • Pepper –  ½ tsp
  • Chopped chives/Parsley – 1 tsp
  • Garlic crushed – 4-5 pods
  • Bacon diced – 2 tbsp
  • Baby potatoes – 250 gm
  • Rock Salt to taste
  • Rosemary, chopped – 1 tsp
  • Sour cream – 150 gm
  • Olive Oil to drizzle
  • Pepper –  ½ tsp
  • Chopped chives/Parsley – 1 tsp
  • Garlic crushed – 4-5 pods
  • Bacon diced – 2 tbsp
  • Method:
  • Baby potatoes – 250 gm
  • Rock Salt to taste
  • Rosemary, chopped – 1 tsp
  • Sour cream – 150 gm
  • Olive Oil to drizzle
  • Pepper –  ½ tsp
  • Chopped chives/Parsley – 1 tsp
  • Garlic crushed – 4-5 pods
  • Bacon diced – 2 tbsp
  • Method:
  • Baby potatoes – 250 gm
  • Rock Salt to taste
  • Rosemary, chopped – 1 tsp
  • Sour cream – 150 gm
  • Olive Oil to drizzle
  • Pepper –  ½ tsp
  • Chopped chives/Parsley – 1 tsp
  • Garlic crushed – 4-5 pods
  • Bacon diced – 2 tbsp
  • Method:
  • Pre-heat the oven to 170° C. Wash the potatoes and scrub thoroughly to remove excess dirt and a little skin. Rub with sea salt; sprinkle coarsely ground pepper, chopped rosemary crushed garlic, diced bacon and generous amount of olive oil. Toss them and arrange them in a silver foil lined baking tray.  Bake them for 25-30 minutes or till done. Stir in chopped chives/parsley into the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Baby potatoes – 250 gm
  • Rock Salt to taste
  • Rosemary, chopped – 1 tsp
  • Sour cream – 150 gm
  • Olive Oil to drizzle
  • Pepper –  ½ tsp
  • Chopped chives/Parsley – 1 tsp
  • Garlic crushed – 4-5 pods
  • Bacon diced – 2 tbsp
  • Method:
  • Pre-heat the oven to 170° C. Wash the potatoes and scrub thoroughly to remove excess dirt and a little skin. Rub with sea salt; sprinkle coarsely ground pepper, chopped rosemary crushed garlic, diced bacon and generous amount of olive oil. Toss them and arrange them in a silver foil lined baking tray.  Bake them for 25-30 minutes or till done. Stir in chopped chives/parsley into the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Baby potatoes – 250 gm
  • Rock Salt to taste
  • Rosemary, chopped – 1 tsp
  • Sour cream – 150 gm
  • Olive Oil to drizzle
  • Pepper –  ½ tsp
  • Chopped chives/Parsley – 1 tsp
  • Garlic crushed – 4-5 pods
  • Bacon diced – 2 tbsp
  • Method:
  • Pre-heat the oven to 170° C. Wash the potatoes and scrub thoroughly to remove excess dirt and a little skin. Rub with sea salt; sprinkle coarsely ground pepper, chopped rosemary crushed garlic, diced bacon and generous amount of olive oil. Toss them and arrange them in a silver foil lined baking tray.  Bake them for 25-30 minutes or till done. Stir in chopped chives/parsley into the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot with sour cream and some more generous drizzle of Olive Oil.
  • Baby potatoes – 250 gm
  • Rock Salt to taste
  • Rosemary, chopped – 1 tsp
  • Sour cream – 150 gm
  • Olive Oil to drizzle
  • Pepper –  ½ tsp
  • Chopped chives/Parsley – 1 tsp
  • Garlic crushed – 4-5 pods
  • Bacon diced – 2 tbsp
  • Method:
  • Pre-heat the oven to 170° C. Wash the potatoes and scrub thoroughly to remove excess dirt and a little skin. Rub with sea salt; sprinkle coarsely ground pepper, chopped rosemary crushed garlic, diced bacon and generous amount of olive oil. Toss them and arrange them in a silver foil lined baking tray.  Bake them for 25-30 minutes or till done. Stir in chopped chives/parsley into the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot with sour cream and some more generous drizzle of Olive Oil.
  • Baby potatoes – 250 gm
  • Rock Salt to taste
  • Rosemary, chopped – 1 tsp
  • Sour cream – 150 gm
  • Olive Oil to drizzle
  • Pepper –  ½ tsp
  • Chopped chives/Parsley – 1 tsp
  • Garlic crushed – 4-5 pods
  • Bacon diced – 2 tbsp
  • Method:
  • Pre-heat the oven to 170° C. Wash the potatoes and scrub thoroughly to remove excess dirt and a little skin. Rub with sea salt; sprinkle coarsely ground pepper, chopped rosemary crushed garlic, diced bacon and generous amount of olive oil. Toss them and arrange them in a silver foil lined baking tray.  Bake them for 25-30 minutes or till done. Stir in chopped chives/parsley into the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot with sour cream and some more generous drizzle of Olive Oil.
  • Cherry tomatoes are an excellent additive to the roasted potatoes.
  • Baby potatoes – 250 gm
  • Rock Salt to taste
  • Rosemary, chopped – 1 tsp
  • Sour cream – 150 gm
  • Olive Oil to drizzle
  • Pepper –  ½ tsp
  • Chopped chives/Parsley – 1 tsp
  • Garlic crushed – 4-5 pods
  • Bacon diced – 2 tbsp
  • Method:
  • Pre-heat the oven to 170° C. Wash the potatoes and scrub thoroughly to remove excess dirt and a little skin. Rub with sea salt; sprinkle coarsely ground pepper, chopped rosemary crushed garlic, diced bacon and generous amount of olive oil. Toss them and arrange them in a silver foil lined baking tray.  Bake them for 25-30 minutes or till done. Stir in chopped chives/parsley into the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot with sour cream and some more generous drizzle of Olive Oil.
  • Cherry tomatoes are an excellent additive to the roasted potatoes.
  • Christmas Pudding Marination

    Ingredients:

    • Currants – 225 gm
    • Raisins and sultanas
    • Mixed peel – 120 gm
    • Mixed spice – 120 gm
    • Self-raising flour – 170 gm
    • Bread crumbs – 250 gm
    • Brown sugar – 250 gm
    • Butter – 250 gm
    • Eggs – 3
    • Spoon black treacle – 10 gm
    • Gold label  – 300 gm
    • Brandy and Dark Rum – 300 gm

    Method:

    • In a large bowl mix the ingredients in the order that they are listed above.
    • After the flour, add some liquid and stir well.
    • Add the eggs and the remaining liquids.
    • Should the mix be too heavy, add a few extra drops of Rum.
    • Cover the bowl and leave for 24 hours.
    • Divide the mix into two inch moulds.
    • Using baking paper, cut a circle and place on top of the mix.
    • Cover well with tin foil and place in the steamer for 7 hours.
    • Carefully take from the steamer, remove the foil and baking paper and turn out onto a serving plate.

    Serve with brandy sauce

    Rosemary Potatoes

    Ingredients:

    • Baby potatoes – 250 gm
    • Rock Salt to taste
    • Rosemary, chopped – 1 tsp
    • Sour cream – 150 gm
    • Olive Oil to drizzle
    • Pepper –  ½ tsp
    • Chopped chives/Parsley – 1 tsp
    • Garlic crushed – 4-5 pods
    • Bacon diced – 2 tbsp
    • Method:
    • Pre-heat the oven to 170° C. Wash the potatoes and scrub thoroughly to remove excess dirt and a little skin. Rub with sea salt; sprinkle coarsely ground pepper, chopped rosemary crushed garlic, diced bacon and generous amount of olive oil. Toss them and arrange them in a silver foil lined baking tray.  Bake them for 25-30 minutes or till done. Stir in chopped chives/parsley into the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Serve hot with sour cream and some more generous drizzle of Olive Oil.
    • Cherry tomatoes are an excellent additive to the roasted potatoes.

    Recipes courtesy executive chef Manu Chandra, Olive Beach

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