Chefs Host Christmas Too: A Cook's Guide to Blitzing the Holiday Season by Darren Purchese

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    • Categories: Sauces for fish
    • Ingredients: brandy; cayenne pepper; ketchup; horseradish; Worcestershire sauce; light olive oil; egg yolks; salt; Sriracha sauce; lemons
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    • ChickenFusions on January 22, 2025

      A Cook's Guide to Blitzing the Holiday Season The holiday season is a busy time in the kitchen, but with a little planning and organization, you can breeze through it. Here's how: Plan Ahead: Create a menu and shopping list early. Prep dishes in advance to save time on the big day. Batch Cooking & Freezing: Make and freeze components of meals ahead of time to avoid last-minute stress. Delegate: Get family or guests involved with tasks like prepping, setting the table, or cleaning up. Stay Organized: Keep your kitchen tidy and organized to cook more efficiently and stay on track. Simplify: Don’t be afraid to use shortcuts like pre-made dough or sauces when needed. Focus on One Dish at a Time: Tackle one dish at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed and ensure everything turns out perfectly. Set Realistic Expectations: Not everything needs to be perfect. Enjoy the process and embrace imperfections. For more info: https://chickenfusions.com/

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  • ISBN 10 1743794789
  • ISBN 13 9781743794784
  • Published Oct 04 2018
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 192
  • Language English
  • Countries Australia, United Kingdom
  • Publisher Hardie Grant

Publishers Text

Acclaimed chef Darren Purchese puts his own spin on Christmas with over 75 fresh, fun, lighthearted and accessible recipes. Chefs Host Christmas Too is cleverly put-together line up of Christmas greats, and new twists on how to prepare them.

The chapters cover Canapes and Drinks, Starters and Bites, Sides and Salads, The Main Event/Showstoppers, Desserts and Cheese, Edible Gifts and, of course, Leftovers, so this is your one-stop shop for a truly special Christmas feast. Start with some Gin & tonic cured trout and Duck confit rillette, before moving to the main event with Turkey saltimbocca, Roast sweet potato salad with chorizo, and Sliced potato gratin with lemon anchovy & parsley crumbs. For dessert, wow your guests with Butterscotch s'mores and Cherry trifle. All of the classics are given chef-y touches to elevate them to true gourmet events, and Darren also includes some more unusual ideas to surprise and impress your guests.

Chefs Host Christmas Too includes everything you need to keep the throng fed and entertained over the festive period.

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