Roast potatoes and creamed Brussel sprouts - make them perfect with our chef's video

December 21 2017

The simple yet perfect recipe for Xmas classics - roast potatoes and sprouts - brought to you by the Belfast Cookery School.

Check out the full recipes below and watch our step-by-step video guides.

Roast Potatoes:

Ingredients:

Maris Piper Potatoes

Goose/Duck Fat

Rosemary

Thyme

Sage

Garlic

Salt

Pepper

Method:

1) Par boil in salt water for 10 mins. Toss in colander to fluff and slightly break

2) Spread Fat in bottom of roasting tray and single layer potatoes and season

3) Cook for 30 mins in preheated oven at 190 C or until golden

4)Remove from oven and lightly press potatoes with a masher to flatten

5) Combine oil, rosemary, thyme, sage and garlic and spread over potatoes. Return to oven removing before the herbs burn.

Creamed Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients:

500g sprouts, trimmed and crossed

6 rashers smoked streaky bacon chopped

200ml double cream

2 cloves garlic grated

Salt

Pepper

Sprig of thyme

1 Bay Leaf

Method:

1) Cook Sprouts in boiling salted water for 5-10 minutes, drain and refresh in iced water. Drain again when cooked

2) Place bacon in medium pan and cook until browned

3) In separate pan add cream and garlic and bring to the boil with the sprig of thyme and bay leaf

4) Add sprouts to the pan with bacon until they start to colour then stir in the cream

5) Season and serve with fresh thyme

Christmas Red Cabbage:

Ingredients:

1 Red cabbage (outer leaves removed)

25g butter

2 Red onions, finely sliced

1 Orange, zest and juice

1 Cinnamon stick

2 Star Anise

150ml port

2tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method:

1) Cut cabbage into 4 and cut out the core, then finely slice

2) Heat the butter in a large pan and add the onions. Cook until soft (5 mins). Add orange zest, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cook for a further minute. Add cabbage and pour over port, orange juice, balsamic vinegar. Bring to the boil and reduce heat. Replace lid and simmer until the cabbage is tender for approximately 45 mins- hour.

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