Posts Tagged ‘Christmas side’

James Whelan Butchers: Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Wine

Thursday, December 19th, 2013 in Recipes, Side Dishes | No Comments »

In recent years this has been an addition to our Christmas feast.  The bacon can be omitted but I don’t advise it. Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Wine – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1 red cabbage 3 tablespoons butter 1 large onion sliced thinly 3 Bramley apples  peeled and chopped into dice Salt and […]

James Whelan Butchers: French Beans with Almonds

Monday, December 16th, 2013 in Recipes, Side Dishes | No Comments »

Beans can be a great addition to any meat dish when cooked simply.  Trouble is, they are often cooked to death, losing colour, taste and most importantly texture.  Beans should be cooked for just a few minutes in boiling water until tender, not soft, and then drained immediately and run under cold water to stop […]

James Whelan Butchers: Roasted Vegetables with Cous Cous

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 in Recipes, Side Dishes | No Comments »

This is easy to put together and is a brilliant side dish with any meat and particularly good as an accompaniment for barbecues.  Roasted pumpkin makes this dish special and is a great way to introduce it into the vegetable range.  All vegetables should be cut into cubes or thickly sliced. Roasted Vegetables with Cous […]