Saturday Kitchen Recipes 21 Dec 2024

SATURDAY KITCHEN RECIPES  21 Dec 2024

 Slow cooker honey roast ham with confit potatoes and sprout remoulade

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Sandford Orchards Devon Red Cider: Morrisons, £1.75 ↘

Sandford Orchards Devon Red Cider is a refreshing medium cider with a clear, coppery hue and a delightful aroma of juicy red apples, peaches, and subtle oak. The flavor profile features prominent red apple notes balanced by light sweetness and tartness, with mid-palate hints of peach and jammy fruits complemented by light tannins. It has a smooth, slightly dry finish with lingering fruity notes and spritzy carbonation, making it approachable and enjoyable. Priced at £1.75 from Morrisons, this cider offers excellent value for its fruit-forward character and balance, perfect for casual drinking or pairing with food.

Poppy O’Toole has successfully published three cookbooks, with her latest No.1 Best Seller: Poppy Cooks: The Actually Delicious Slow Cooker Cookbook focusing on slow cooker recipes. She has gained significant popularity on TikTok, amassing 4.4 million followers by creating accessible potato dishes that resonate with many people

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 Whole brill, jamón butter and crispy quisquilla prawns

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Muga Blanco Rioja, Spain, 2023: Waitrose, £12.99 ↘

Muga Blanco 2023 is a complex barrel-fermented white Rioja featuring a pale straw-yellow color and an aromatic profile rich in citrus notes like lemon and lemon cake, alongside hints of white blossom and vanilla. On the palate, it showcases crisp acidity balanced by volume, with flavors of stone fruit, particularly peach, and a long, elegant finish. This wine is crafted from a blend of 70% Viura, 15% Garnacha Blanca, and 15% Malvasía de Rioja, aged for four months in French oak with lees stirring. It pairs well with grilled fish, shellfish, and paella, making it a versatile choice for various dishes.

Owen Morgan is a prominent chef and the Food and Beverage Director of the acclaimed 44 Group, known for its modern Spanish cuisine across multiple venues in South Wales. He has been instrumental in creating innovative menus and wine lists, earning accolades such as UK Restaurant Personality of the Year. A certified sherry educator, Owen is passionate about promoting Spanish food and drink culture.

 

 Lentil ragu

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Chez Michel Marsanne, France, 2023: M&S, £9 ↘

The Chez Michel Marsanne 2023 is a charming white wine brimming with white floral characters and flavours of white stone fruits and blossoms. It offers a delightful mineral freshness, typical of the Marsanne grape variety from the Rhône Valley. The wine presents a pale golden hue with aromas of honeysuckle, ripe pear, and almond, complemented by citrus and peach notes on the palate. As a Marsanne, it has good weight and structure, with a refreshing acidity that makes it an appealing choice

Anna Haugh is an acclaimed Irish chef and restaurateur, born on November 6, 1980, in Dublin. She trained at TU Dublin and has worked with culinary legends like Gordon Ramsay and Gualtiero Marchesi. In 2019, she opened Myrtle Restaurant in Chelsea, London, showcasing Irish cuisine. Haugh is also a prominent TV personality, featuring on shows like MasterChef: The Professionals and Saturday Kitchen.

 Matt’s Christmas turkey

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

The Oath Red Blend, Australia, 2022: Majestic, From £11.99 ↘

The Oath Red Blend 2022 from South Australia is a velvety and supple wine with flavours of dark fruits and sweet spices. The wine is crafted by Kilikanoon, featuring a blend of 51% Grenache, 37% Shiraz, and 12% Mataro from the Clare Valley region. It offers complex aromas of dark cherry, ripe plum, and a floral sweetness, with red berry compote and blueberry flavours intertwined with mild spices. Wine critics have praised it, with Sam Kim awarding 96 points and describing it as “complex and brooding”, packed with blackcurrant, toasted spice, and assorted nut flavours, with nuances of game and tar. The wine is recommended for drinking between 2026 and 2034, showcasing both traditional and modern winemaking styles.

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