These sweet roots are braised in cider with all the flavours of Christmas. This recipe is a winner if you’re low on oven space, as they are braised in a pan rather than roasted, and can be prepared in advance.
Poaching apples in cider is delicious, and really intensifies the flavour in both the apples and the poaching liquor. The great thing about this recipe is that you’ll be left with mulled cider, which you can enjoy as a cook’s treat.
The king of the Christmas plate: roast potatoes; it wouldn’t be Christmas dinner without them. Chef Bob shows how to make the perfect classic Christmas roast potatoes, and then offers an alternative option – roasties cooked in their skin with onion and sage, then smashed.