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Recipe book by Josceline Dimbleby.

Contents:
The Author 3
Introduction 5
The Christmas Dinner 7

Roast Turkey 8
Stuffings 10
Sauces 12
Roast Potatoes and Vegetables 13

Broad Beans and Almonds in Chive Cream
Our Favourite Christmas Pudding
Rum Butter
Chocolate Crunch Christmas Pudding
Chilled Brandy Sauce

First Courses and Snacks 21

Chicken Liver and Almond Pâté
Layered Sardine Loaf
Featherlight Cheese Biscuits
Stuffed Cheese Shortbread
Creamy Aubergine Purée
Kipper and Onion Quiche with Cheese Pastry
Smoked Fish and Almond Mousse

Hot Main Dishes 33

Roast Pork with Tomato and Tarragon Sauce
Red Velvet Casserole of Beef
Duck with Gooseberry and Brazil Nut Stuffing
Turkey au Gratin with Almonds
Spicy Beef and Guinness Pie

The Cold Table and Salads 46

Treacle Baked Collar of Bacon
Honey Pork with Raisin and Rosemary Stuffing
Herring and Apple in Soured Cream
Country Veal Terrine
Red Cabbage, Parsnip and Hazelnut Salad
Parsnip Salad with Brazil Nuts
White Cabbage Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Walnut Stuffed Breast of Veal
Bean Salad with Lemon and Mustard Dressing
Egg, Mushroom and Pimento Salad
Old-fashioned Spiced Beef
Potato and Mushroom Salad
Tomato and Sage Salad
Celery, Red Cabbage and Spring Onion Salad
Cucumber, Olive and Walnut Salad
Boxing Day Sauce

Mince Pies and Desserts 67

Mince Pies De Luxe
Orange Pastry for Mince Pies
Traditional Mincemeat
Celebration Ice Cream
Date and Walnut Mincemeat
Dried Fruit Compote with Ginger and Rum
Snowball Pudding

Seasonal Cakes 78

Yule Log
Glossy Fruit and Walnut Christmas Cake
Dark Chocolate Cake
Black Bun

Seasonal Drinks 89
Glühwein
Old-fashioned Mulled Wine
Cider Punch
Non-alcoholic Punch for Children’s Parties
Christmas Cheer – a Wassail Cup

Christmas Wines – What to Drink with What 94