Christmas

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A jar of parsnip kimchi pickled vegetables placed on a table.
Christmas, Healthy Gut Food

Parsnip Kimchi

Bite-sized nuggets of sweet parsnips mingled with an invigorating spice paste of chilli, ginger and garlic, with an optional hint of mushroom and seaweed for plant-based umami (replacing fish sauce in traditional kimchi), makes for the most incredible festive twist on the Korean classic. The natural sugars in the parsnip, married with a hint of apple or pear, help feed the good bacteria and encourage a population of gut-friendly goodness to increase….

A delicious slice of Semi Fredo on a decorative plate, ready to be enjoyed.
Christmas, Desserts, Healthy Gut Food

Vanilla Yoghurt, Pistachio, and Blackberry Semifreddo

Treat your guests to our Vanilla Yoghurt, Pistachio & Blackberry Semifreddo—a creamy, nutty, and fruity frozen dessert crafted by our talented Chiara Tomasoni. Made with River Cottage Organic Vanilla Yoghurt, toasted pistachios, and sweet blackberries, it’s simple to prepare and perfect for special occasions. Try it yourself and tag us @rivercottagehq on Instagram!

A tempting plate of food placed on a table.
Autumn, Christmas, Desserts, Healthy Gut Food

Chiara’s Chai Kefir Panna Cotta

Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy texture and warming spices with our Chai Kefir Panna Cotta, crafted by our talented Chiara Tomasoni, who you may recognise from MasterChef the Professionals. Infused with River Cottage Organic Chai Kefir and a hint of orange zest, this dessert brings a refined twist to a classic favourite. Try it for yourself and be sure to tag us @rivercottagehq on Instagram!…

Three friends gather around a campfire, roasting marshmallows.
Christmas, Drinks, Winter

Mermaid’s Hot Chocolate

This spiced Ginger Hot Chocolate Recipe is the perfect antidote to a chilly winter’s day, especially if you’ve braved a dip in the ocean—or if you’re a mermaid, of course! The warming combination of cocoa, cinnamon, and ginger makes it ideal for cozying up after a cold adventure. Looking for a fun gift idea? You can also create your own Hot Chocolate Kit using this recipe, perfect for all those beach lovers or actual mermaids (if you know any, of course!)….

A cutting board displaying an assortment of cheese and breadsticks.
Baking, Christmas, Picnics

Tom’s Cheese Straws

You can’t beat a good old cheese straw! If you have a spare block of rough puff pastry lying around and need an idea of what to do with it, cheese straws are a great crowd-pleasing savory treat, especially around the Christmas period. These can be made in advance and stored in the freezer until you need them. Once cooked, they don’t dry out as much as other rough puff items due to the amount of cheese involved….

A man in an apron skillfully prepares marrons-glace in a well-equipped kitchen.
Christmas, Winter

Marrons Glacé Festive Chestnut Delight

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire! Gift-wrap these beautifully crafted homemade chestnuts for your peers this holiday season! It’s the season of giving, and you don’t need to buy anything extravagant. Instead, try making something special for Christmas this year. What better than a chestnutty treat, perfect as a stocking filler….

Baking, Christmas, Winter

Chestnut and Chocolate Cake

“This is one of my family’s favourite chocolate ‘pudding’ cakes, and I make it at least once every Christmas (and not infrequently for birthdays and other celebrations too). It’s delectably tender, fudgy and chocolatey, and not too sweet or over-rich. You can serve it warm from the oven, with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, but it’s also good made a day or two ahead and served cold or at room temperature.” Lucy Brazier – author of A River Cottage Christmas…

Christmas, Desserts, Fruit

Boozy Prune and Armagnac Truffles

These are perfect for indulging in at Christmas, or for giving as a handmade gift in a presentation box. The flavours are even better if you can marinate the prunes in Armagnac for several weeks before you make them….

Christmas, Meat

Brined Christmas turkey

Roast turkey. It is such a difficult thing to get right, what with the size, its tendency to dry out and the bands of sinew and tendon in the legs. The solution is to brine your turkey first, then it will remain moist and take on extra flavour. This is loosely based on a traditional American Thanksgiving recipe (leaving out the usual practice of deep-frying the brined bird before serving)….

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