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Recipes from Christmas Past

Don't panic! Whether you are new to vegetarian Christmas catering, or an old-hand looking for a new idea, we have plenty of help and loads of recipes on our website. here's a catalogue of our Christmas features.

Planning a party? Skip to the buffet/canape recipes


Tips and hints

Top 10 Survival Tips for a Vegetarian Christmas

Taking care of a vegetarian guest at Christmas

Easy does it advice for a vegetarian Christmas


Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without.....a nut roast
2007: we give a modern twist to traditional favourites and there are even some hints on how to use the left-overs on Boxing day:

Intro page

Christmas Eve-drinks and sweets

-Spanish Turron
-Chocolate Truffle Snowballs
-Frosted Fizz

Christmas Day

-Passionate Citrus Cup
-Not just a nut roast
-Sweet Rosemary Roasties
-Speedy Sprouts with Wild Mushrooms
-Herby Creamed Carrots
-Fiery Red Wine Gravy
-Quick Apple & Cranberry Sauce with a bite
-Light Exotic Fruit Pudding
-Boozy White Sauce
-Spicy Rum Custard

Saints & Sinners
2006: the Saints' menu is for light, healthy dishes; the Sinners' menu is a little more indulgent!

-Intro Page
Saints:
-Courgette Christmas Candles
-Beetroot & Pomegranate Halo Soup
-Sin-free Squash 'n' Pepper Stacks
-Saintly Stoved Potatoes
-Angelic Lemony Leeks 'n' Sprouts
-Perfectly Pious Pannacotta
Sinners:
-Devilish Coconut Canapes
-Brazen Brie Soup
-Temptation Tart
-Ravishing Veggie Ribbons
-Orgasmic Orange Liqueur Puddings
-Spiced Cream

New Traditions
2005: Stunning recipes to suit everyone, forget the turkey, start some new traditions!

- Intro Page
- Lime & Coriander Swedish Stars
- Celeriac and Parsnip Rosti with Cumberland Sauce
- Smoked Bean Curd Medallions with Shiitake and Walnut Stuffing served with
- Rich Mulled Wine Reduction

- Cider Glazed Root Vegetables
- Sesame Shredded Brussels Sprouts
- Black Pepper & Rosemary Hassle Back Potatoes
- Sizzling Santas in Blankets
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Soft Caramel & Black Cherry Bombe with Hot Chocolate Sauce
-Fig & Walnut Mince Pies with Vanilla Swedish Glace

Christmas Classics & Festive Feasts
2004: This year we decided to look at traditional festive food from many different countries

- Intro Page
- Pine Nut & Carrot Roast with Mushroom Sauce
- Goat's Cheese and Cranberry Parcels
European Festive Feasts from Chico Francesco
- Gluhwein
- Lebkuchen
- Chestnut Veloute
- Buon Natale Pumpkin Ravioli
- Iman Biyaldi
- Brie and Wild Mushroom Fondu
- Chanukah Courgette Latkes
- Wild Mushroom Stroganoff
- Black Forest Yule Log

Caribbean-Inspired recipes
2003: Recipes to bring a little sunshine into your life at Christmas

- Index Page
- Jamaican Ginger & Coconut Soup
- Caribbean Red Bean & Cashew Savouries
- Coriander & Chilli Dip
- Black Bean & Yellow Rice Pitons
- Mango & Tomato Salad
- Mixed Jerked Veg
- Tobago Parcels with Papaya Sauce
- Pistachio & Citrus Ice Cream
- Jamaican Rum Cakes
- White Rum & Lime Splash

Festive Fantastic Recipes
2002: Your Christmas wish - some elegant, delicious food that won't take all day to prepare

- Intro Page
- Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup
- Saffron Potato and Parsnip Mash
- Pineapple, Pear and Mincemeat Strudel
- Individual Mushroom and Artichoke Tart
- Christmas Crostini
- Chestnut, Leek and Mushroom Tartlets
- Winter Walnut and Mushroom Rolls
- Chilli Baked Stuffed Onions and Sweet Roast Potatoes
- Mincemeat Muffins

Countdown to Christmas
2001: This year we featured an Advent Calendar with a tasy surprise for each day in the run-up to Christmas, so this isn't a menu, but a collection of ideas to select from!

- Intro Page
- Christmas Cake ( Dairy and Egg Free)
- Festive Hazelnut and Cranberry Raised Pie
- Avocado & Lime Salad
- Cranberry and Herb Stuffed Onions
- Festive Punch
- Olive & Sundried Tomato Palmiers
- Griddled Aubergine Stacks with Tomato Sauce
- Exotic Fruit Tatin with Butterscotch Sauce
- Snowballs
- White Bean Bruschetta
- Mulled Pasta
- Brandy Snap Fruit Baskets
- Drunken Parsnips
- Chocolate Pots
- Rosti Stacks with Spicy Peach Coulis
- Cabbage and Potato Cakes with Red Onion Marmalade
- Cranberry Sauce
- Savoury Mini Tartlets filled with Asparagus & Cashew Nuts
- Chestnut and Feta Balls
- Mushroom and Olive Pate
- Drinks - Keep warm and Jack Frost at bay!
- Warm Avocado Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing
- Festive Cherry and Chocolate Stacks
- Cranberry and Orange Muffins

Turkish Delights
2001: Try something different, festive recipes with a hint of eastern promise

- Intro Page
- Chick pea, okra and tomato soup
- Turkish white beans
- Iman Biyaldi
- Bulgar Dolmades
- Festive Spinach & Potato Stuffed Borek
- Aubergine & Courgette Saute Salad
- Mixed Grill Salad
- Mandarins in Mulled Cherry Juice
- Christmas Apricots

A Christmas Menu
2001: Recipes from past Christmas cookery courses

- Intro Page
- Christmas Pudding Truffles
- Bruschetta with Artichokes and Olives
- Roast Vegetables and Smoked Tofu Plait
- Stuffed Mushroom Parcels
- Mincemeat, Apple & Apricot Crumble Tart

Red Hot Xmas Thai Banquet
2000: Fed-up with brussels sprouts and roast potatoes? Here's a completely different menu.

- Intro Page
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Sweet Potato and Coconut Cream Soup
- Green Bean and Bean Sprout Salad
- Sweet Thai Samosas
- Vegetable Stir-fry with Cashew Nuts
- Thai Roast Vegetables
- Braised Bean Curd with Garlic and Pepper
- Aubergine & Tofu Satay

A Vegetarian Festive Feast
1999: The Intro Page for this feature has some useful tips if this is your first Christmas as a vegetarian

- Intro Page
- Chestnut and Red Wine Pâté
- Broad Bean, Lemon and Sage Dip
- Winter Wraps with Sweet and Sour Peppers
- Galette of Potatoes and Exotic Mushrooms
- Mincemeat, Orange and Cranberry Strudel
- Chocolate Chestnut Torte

The Ultimate Veggie Christmas Feast
1998. A more traditional, gourmet menu for a wonderful Christmas dinner

- Intro Page
- Pear, Celeriac and Stilton Soup
- Mushroom Stuffed Filo Parcels
- Roast Potatoes & Parsnips
- Bread Sauce with Roasted Garlic
- Festive Chestnut Bread Rolls
- Mincemeat & Apricot Crumble Tart
- Chocolate, Brandy and Hazelnut Yule Log

Seasons Eatings
1995: More recipes with a traditional feel

- Intro Page
- Port and Stilton Paté
- Chestnut Bourgignonne Pie
- Christmas Toffee Pudding

- Xmas Pudding Truffles

Dreaming of a Greens Christmas
1994: Innovative alternatives to a traditional menu

- Intro Page
- Rich Chestnut Casserole
- Griddled Pineapple with Curried Sweet Potato Filling
- Tuscan Olive Bread
- Grilled Goats' Cheese on Mango Coulis

Sharp Practice (1994)

- Cranberry Chutney

Christmas Crackers
1991: An impressive Christmas feast if you are planning a gathering of family and friends

- Intro Page
- Christmas Tree Platter
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Crown Nut Roast with Cranberry Sauce
- Braised Chestnuts in Red Wine Gravy
- Roast Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli
- Carrot & Apricot Purée
- Caramelised Parsnips & Baby Onions
- Spiced Winter Pudding with Cinnamon Cream
- English Raspberry Trifle

Christmas Recipes (Information Sheet)
- Broccoli Cream Cheese & Pear and Almond Soup
- Luxury Nut & Seed Loaf with Cranberry, Apple and Brandy Sauce
- Rosemary Roast Potatoes with Garlic
- Chestnut & Chocolate Ice-Cream with Apricot Sauce

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Party Fare - canapes, buffet dishes, drinks etc

Punch Drunk
Christmas Punch Recipes 1994

- Intro Page
- Calypso Punch
- Mulled Cider
- Mulled Cider and Blackcurrant
- Ginger Apple Fizz
- Cranberry and Pear Sparkle (non-alcoholic)

Perfect Party Pieces
a complete buffet

- Planning a buffet party
- Almond and Tomato Bites
- Lentil, Cheese and Carrot Wedges
- Courgette Eggah
- Falafel
- Tahini Walnuts
- Olives Marinated with Lemon and Coriander
- Stuffed Dates and Celery
- Coriander Mushrooms
- Highland Oat Squares
- Tea and Fruit Punch

Party Piece
lots of canapés and party bites

- Intro Page
- Filo Baskets
- Pastry Boats
- Feta Cheese Puffs
- Wild Mushroom Tartlets
- Chilli Foccacia
- Spicy Vegetable Fritters
- Spinach, Peanut and Lime Rolls
- Egg and Dill Croutes
- Artichoke and Sweet Pepper Boats
- Sweet Onion and Thyme Tartlets

A number of the Countdown to Christmas recipes are also suitable for buffets



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