How to Spend Christmas in Paris
December 17th, 2010Christmas may be the most beautiful time of year to be in Paris! The City of Light dazzles with festive holiday illuminations, choirs, concerts, and events to delight everyone, young and old alike. ... Read More
Pepernoten
December 16th, 2010Nerissa shares another wonderfully tasty treat from the Netherlands, Pepernoten, a yummy cookie-like candy, traditionally associated with the Sinterklaas holiday in the Netherlands. ... Read More
Glazed Christmas Ham
December 16th, 2010A holiday celebration at our house would not be complete without a Glazed Ham, the ultimate versatile dish that is delicious served both warm or cold. Bernard, Reservations Ingredients 6-7kg Smoked gammon on the bone 2lt apple and raspberry juice then water to cover Onion halved 2 cloves garlic unpeeled 2 celery sticks 2 star ... Read More
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
December 16th, 2010I love baking Delia Smith’s Braised Red Cabbage with Apples as the spices make the house smell Christmassy while it’s cooking. This dish is lovely with leftover cold turkey/baked ham on Boxing Day. Keeps forever and freezes well too! Ingrid, Reservationist Ingredients 2lbs red cabbage shredded 1lb onions chopped 1lb cooking apples chopped 1 ... Read More
Stuffing for the Christmas Turkey
December 16th, 2010Ingredients 500g sausage meat 100g speck 100g chestnuts 100g cubed apple or cranberries (halved) or both Steps Mix the ingredients together Put in serving dish in the oven until cooked through (time will depend on whether you have potatoes in the oven). Alternatively form into little balls of stuffing and place around the ham while ... Read More
Bacon Wrapped Chipolatas
December 16th, 2010These are those cute tiny little sausages that usually go with Turkey. My husband and family absolutely love them! Nerissa, Reservations Manager Ingredients Chippolatas (small pork or cumberland sausages mini cocktail sausages will do) Grapeseed oil Honey Streaky bacon Steps Christmas eve take some of the sausages and wrap in streaky bacon. Put in a ... Read More
Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts & Ham
December 16th, 2010Ingredients 1 kg Brussel Sprouts 250g chestnuts 200g speck (a distinctively juniper-flavored ham) Nutmeg Steps on Christmas Eve Parboil the sprouts and place in the refrigerator Steps on Christmas Day Fry the speck in the pan (dry) and once the oil is coming out add the chestnuts Drain the sprouts and add to the speck ... Read More
Maple Roasted Carrots
December 16th, 2010Ingredients 500g Carrots cut into strips 50ml grapeseed oil 50ml maple syrup Steps on Christmas Eve Parboil the carrots and leave to cool Once cool, put in a plastic bag with grapeseed oil and maple syrup. Steps on Christmas Day Just before lunch, remove the mix from the plastic bag and put into an oven ... Read More
Nerissa’s Christmas Traditions & Recipes
December 16th, 2010Our Reservations Manager, Nerissa, shares some wonderful traditions and recipes that were influenced by her Dutch upbringing and her time spent living in London with her family. ... Read More
Recipe for Bread Sauce
December 16th, 2010The Dutch girl in me would prefer apple sauce but my husband insists on the very English Bread Sauce! Enjoy! Nerissa, Reservations Manager Ingredients 400g good quality home made white breadcrumbs 500ml milk (full fat) 1/2 onion 4 cloves 2 myrtle leaves ¼ teaspoon mace 25g butter 2 teaspoons double cream Fresh nutmeg Steps on ... Read More
Recipe for Italian Christmas Struffoli
December 15th, 2010Our wonderful guest writer, Laura, shares her recipe for Christmas struffoli, a fun and tasty Italian holiday sweet that is sure to be a hit with your guests. ... Read More
Recipe for Taai Taai (Traditional Dutch Cookie)
December 14th, 2010Taai Taai is a traditional cookie that is eaten during the Sinterklass, the most beloved of all Dutch holidays and traditions. They’re very tough to chew so be careful of loose teeth! ... Read More
Recipe for Gluhwein (Traditional Mulled Wine)
December 13th, 2010Try our quick and easy recipe for Gluhwein, a traditional mulled wine that is very popular in many European countries at Christmas time. ... Read More
Galette des Rois
December 13th, 2010Winter in Paris is a warm welcome with tasty dishes and long meals with friends and family, including hearty French dishes and special desserts. One of my favorite desserts is the seasonal Gallette des Rois, an almond-pastry that is served in French households in January, to celebrate the coming of the Magi. ... Read More
Recipe for Edible Christmas Decorations – A Fun Idea for Kids!
December 11th, 2010Our Technical Manager, Sarah, shares her very easy recipe for Edible Christmas Decorations. The hard part is having one left on the tree by Christmas Day! ... Read More
