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Basic Beef Stock
Boil bones and beef in water, skim scum, add vegetables and spices. Simmer gently for 4-5 hours. Strain.
Game Stock
Brown game pieces, sweat vegetables, reduce red wine by half. Add water, boil, skim, and simmer with spices and herbs for 2.5 hours. Strain, season.
Annika's Glögg (Annika’s Mulled Wine)
A traditional Scandinavian Christmas mulled wine infused with warming spices, orange peel, and sugar, served with almonds and raisins.
Bouillabaisse with Fresh Shrimps and Squid, Chilli Croûtons and Rouille
A luxurious fish stew featuring shrimp, squid, and white fish served with spicy croûtons and homemade creamy rouille.
Mulled Wine Baked Fruit
Apples, pears, cherries, and raisins are poached in red wine with festive spices for a warm Christmas fruit compote.
Godfather
A classic two-ingredient cocktail made by stirring blended scotch and amaretto over ice, finished with an orange peel twist.
Chinese Five-Spice Spare Ribs
Melt-in-your-mouth spare ribs marinated then simmered in a savory Chinese-style sauce with five-spice powder and orange peel.
Crispy Fried Pigeon
Blanch and braise pigeons in a soy-citrus stock, dry the skin, then deep-fry until crispy. Serve with stir-fried greens.
Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Polenta Chips
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with aromatic spices, apricots, and citrus, served with a fresh orange and onion relish and toasted nuts.
Christmas Genoa Cake
A moist, fruity Christmas cake alternative featuring glacé cherries, pineapple, apricots, and nuts, finished with an apricot jam glaze.
Baked Heritage Carrots with Pan-Fried Scallops
Sophisticated heritage carrots baked in foil, served with scallops, carrot purée, ginger vinaigrette, coriander oil, and orange marmalade.
Gingerbread Nuts
Traditional spiced gingerbread biscuits made with treacle, citrus peel, and aromatic seeds, baked until crisp and flavorful.
Adaptable Bean Soup
A healthy, budget-friendly soup made with cannellini beans, carrots, and tomatoes that is perfect for freezing and reheating.
Breakfast Martini
A sophisticated cocktail blending gin, orange liqueur, and lemon juice with a spoonful of fine marmalade for a citrusy finish.
Chai Bread and Butter Pudding
A buttery brioche pudding infused with aromatic chai spices, orange peel, and tea, baked in a creamy custard water bath.
Prawn and Crab Dim Sum
Delicious seafood dumplings made with prawns, crab, ginger, and orange peel, steamed to perfection and served with soy sauce.
Blue Bird
A 1950s Paris-inspired gin cocktail with blue curacao, lemon juice, and orgeat syrup, shaken with ice and garnished with orange.
Cosmopolitan
A strong and sweet citrus-based cocktail prepared by shaking ingredients with ice and garnishing with flamed orange zest.
Hot Buttered Toddy
A comforting whisky cocktail made by mixing brandy butter, spices, and whisky, then topping with hot cider.
Old-fashioned Whisky Cocktail
A classic 1960s whisky cocktail featuring orange, bitters, and sugar syrup over ice, garnished with a maraschino cherry.
Sidecar Cocktail
A classic 1920s London cocktail made by shaking cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice, and sugar syrup with ice.