Simply Food By Mandy

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The best thing about turkey is the gravy and the most amazing stock that it creates. If life is too hectic then freeze the bones/carcass, alternati...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now as you can see this isn’t a recipe as such, more of a serving suggestion. Here I’ve served a mixture of seafood and arranged it on a large serv...

AD | At this time of year, life can get rather hectic and I’m all for simplifying things wherever possible, but that doesn’t mean that you have to compromise...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I made one of these lovely Traybake’s last year with parsnips instead of potatoes. Many of you tried it so I thought I should make one again this y...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now you may well be a brilliant pastry chef? Or have already made your own mincemeat on #stirupsunday? I have to confess on this occasion I bought ...

I’ve compiled a list of top tips and a schedule which I find works well. Feel free to share your top tip? I’d love to hear more..... Top Tips • Delegate - pe...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The controversial Brussel sprout. Should you score a cross in the bottom? Soft or al dente? Roasted or boiled? The humble sprout can really cause ...

AD | My family absolutely love a delicious chocolate log. There is something gorgeously retro about them and it makes a beautiful centre piece for any Christ...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Perhaps you fancy something different this year or don’t have the budget for an expensive turkey? This Middle Eastern inspired duck recipe is absol...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ AD | As you know I like to simplify the cooking process and I love a good cheat, don’t we all? This trifle can be put together in 10 minutes and th...

AD | This year I have teamed up with @thermapen and am taking the guesswork out of cooking a turkey. Most of us only cook a turkey once a year and we want it...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The obligatory leftover turkey curry! After all that British Food I don’t know about you, but I always fancy something with a kick and lots of garl...

Who wants the chance to win an AEG TwinTech Cooling System Fridge? All of you right? See below for details... This year I’ve ordered a large Turkey and as alw...

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a retro trifle and it makes a nice alternative from all those dried fruit desserts. I felt a bit of a fraud as I placed all ...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So this was my second batch of cured salmon which was absolutely delicious. This time I kept a true Scandinavian vibe and flavoured it with dill, s...

Makes 24 cups INGREDIENTS 400g Yellowfin Tuna steak diced 60g diced mango 1 red chilli diced Salt pepper 4 whole gem lettuces Bunch coriander chopped Marinad...

Here is another fantastic Christmas side dish that can be made in advance and heated when needed. In fact it’s almost better the next day as all of the spice...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love these gorgeous chocolate strawberries for so many reasons. They are quick and easy to make, they look stunning and they are on the healthy l...

There is something lovely and old fashioned about bread sauce. It’s creamy and comforting and goes incredibly well with roast turkey. @nigellalawson really c...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This delicious stuffing works so well with a Christmas Turkey. This is my mums recipe and we will make double quantities of this recipe. One batch w...