Ultimate Christmas Cookbook

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Allen & Unwin, 2007 - Cooking - 208 pages
The ultimate Christmas cookbook brings traditional festive foods to your table along with inspirational alternatives such as baked salmon, roast duck and a range of delicious vegetarian options.
 

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Page 57 - Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and garlic and cook gently for 3-5 minutes, or until soft.
Page 103 - Beat the butter and sugar with electric beaters until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the natural vanilla extract and beat until combined.
Page 16 - /4 teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and stir in the yeast mixture, the oil and 8O m (2'/2 fl oz/'/3 cup) water.
Page 21 - Add the stock, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Page 98 - Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Page 39 - Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan and fry the eggplant until soft and golden, then place in a bowl.
Page 28 - Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large frying pan, add the chicken and cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from the pan. Heat the butter and the remaining oil, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, over high heat for 3 minutes.
Page 147 - Divide the tomato, goat's cheese and 155 g (sl/2 oz) of the asparagus pieces among the breasts. Roll up tightly lengthways, securing along the seam with toothpicks. Heat the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken, then brown on all sides. Pour in the stock, then reduce the heat to low. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and keep warm. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the zucchini and...
Page 94 - To make the cake, in a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar thoroughly until light and creamy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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