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Caramelized Christmas Carrots
Ingredients: 2 bunches of carrots 5 cloves garlic Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 Tbsp butter or avocado oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar 6 sprigs fresh thyme Directions: Take the tops off and wash the carrots. It’s okay to leave a little green on them as this adds some aesthetic pleasure. If the carrots are small you can leave them whole. Otherwise cut them in half lengthwise. Heat a pan on the stove to medium heat. Add the carrots and pour in just enough water to cover them. Peel the garlic and crush the...
Chris the Turkey
You can prep the turkey the day before you cook it to reduce the day of stress but it is also fine to do it on the big day. Just make sure you take it out of the fridge one hour before putting it in the oven to give it time to come to room temperature. Chris’s Ingredients: 7kg (about 16lb) turkey that had previously lived the good life (Chris is just a suggestion, you can name your bird whatever you want) 250g unsalted butter, room temperature (can substitute with olive or avocado oil) 1 bunch fresh sage leaves...
Christmas Coloured Cauliflower
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower Avocado oil 1 bunch parsley, chopped 2 tsp chili flakes ⅓ cup fresh parmesan cheese, shredded (optional) Sea salt & pepper, to taste ¼ cup pomegranate seeds Directions: Preheat the oven to 425℉ Prepping: Cut the cauliflower into florets and spread them evenly on a baking sheet. Drizzle them lightly with oil and then sprinkle on the parsley (saving a bit for garnish), chili flakes, cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix them around on the baking dish until everything is evenly coated. Baking: Bake them in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cauliflower is...