Daily Archives: November 3, 2026

The Ultimate Prawn Cocktail: A Christmas Starter Makeover

The prawn cocktail is the starter everyone loves to mock and then quietly orders. This version, from Good Food magazine, keeps the classic Marie Rose spirit but gives it a proper makeover: a sharper sauce with brandy, Worcestershire sauce, and … Continue reading →

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Roast Potato and Brie Tartiflette: A Christmas Leftovers Hero

If you grew up in France, as I did, you know tartiflette: potatoes, reblochon, lardons and cream, the stuff of après-ski dreams. This version, which I found in olive magazine, keeps the same idea and gives it a festive British … Continue reading →

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