Essential Cuisine
Spiced chermoula gammon
30 180 8 Everyone loves gammon at Christmas, but why not try something different and create a zing with our chermoula spice, jam and whiskey glaze. Prep time 30 minutes | Cook time 3 hours | Serves 8 Ingredients 2.5kg gammon joint unsmoked1 large... more
Breams can come true
15 10 12 Fillet of bream with lobster and sauvignon blanc sauce served with scorched cucumber and wilted tenderstem broccoli.Prep time 15 minutes | Cook time 10 minutes | Serves 2 Ingredients Olive oil2 bream fillet200ml double cream15g... more
Brandy sauce
This quick and easy brandy sauce is the perfect accompaniment for your Christmas desserts. Prep time 5 minutes | Makes 500ml sauce Ingredients 400ml full fat milk70g Essential Cuisine Crème Anglaise mixBrandy as desired Method... more
Duck with cherry and butterbean mash
30 20 4 Another great alternative to the traditional Christmas turkey is duck. This duck breast served with a butter bean mash, toasted macadamias and a rich duck stock with griottine cherries is sure to win over your guests. Prep time 30 minutes... more
Pigeon with ganache
20 35 2 The creamy ganache perfectly compliments the succulent pigeon breast. Here we've chosen to serve our dish with turnips, brussel sprouts and figs. Prep time 20 minutes | Cook time 35 minutes | Serves 2 Ingredients 4 pigeon breasts... more
Salmon and chive
25 8 4 A lovely light dish that combines the delicious flavours of salmon, chive and lemon. Prep time 25 minutes | Cook time 8 minutes | Serves 4 Ingredients 800g Salmon fillet 1 lemon Method Shallow fry the salmon in a little olive oil until the... more
Suckling pig, red cabbage and mulled cider
30 90 4 Add variety to your Christmas menu with this pork dish, which is packed with delicious winter flavours. Prep time 30 minutes | Cook time 1 hour 30 minutes | Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pork loin rack Method Trim the cutlets so each has a double... more
Chicken caesar salad
A very different take on the well-loved chicken caesar salad. We have taken the traditional dish, kept all the amazing flavours, but completely changed the texture of each element to well and truly “Sosarise” this recipe. Chicken... more
Chocolate steak tortilla
360 5 2 Chocolate is usually associated with desserts and sweet treats, but this recipe shows how it can also compliment a savoury steak dish. Prep time 6hrs | Cook time 5 minutes | Serves 2 Ingredients 500g Sirloin steak Pinch of... more
Turkey with cranberry bubbles
780 30 Surprise your guests this festive season and change up your traditional Christmas dinner by introducing some amazing flavours and textures. Prep time 12 hours plus 1 hour | Cook time 30 minutes Ingredients Turkey crown supreme 200g Method... more
Cranberry, mushroom and brie pithivier
20 25 A cheese lovers dream. Crispy puff pastry with cranberry, mushroom and brie an absolute must for your table this festive season. Prep time 20 minutes | Cook time 25 minutes Ingredients puff pastry wedge of brie cut into 5mm slices 100g dried... more
Persian bites
10 40 The sweet and spicy flavour of the Persian spice pairs wonderfully with the richness of the dark chocolate making these a very exciting little treat. Prep time 10 minutes | Setting time 8 hours | Makes 40 pieces Ganache Ingredients 300g... more