What to make with your box contents w/c 16th and 23rd December
Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Don’t forget to check out our last few blogs here on box contents use.
Crispy Potato Leek Kugel
Prep time: 20 mins
Cooks: 60 – 75 mins
Serves 4
Inspired by the flavours of potato-leek soup, this kugel is creamy on the inside, crackly on the outside, and completely irresistible.
Recipe: Epicurious, find the recipe here
Creamy Mushroom Spaghetti
Prep: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Serves 3
Source: Errens Kitchen, find the recipe here
Garlic Mushrooms
Prep: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Serves 2
Roast Pepper Hummus
Prep time: 25 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Serves 6
With just a few simple tricks, you really can make creamy smooth hummus at home. Perfect served with some potato wedges.
Source: Inspired Taste, find the recipe here
Paprika roasted parsnip and broccoli
Total time: 30 mins
Serves 5
Roasted vegetables can have a million different uses. This is a favourite way to use them are served as a side with any kind of protein.
Source: Delalicious, find the recipe here
The best Brussels sprouts
Total time: 25 mins
Serves 4
Jazz up your Brussels Sprouts with a kick of garlic and freshly grated cheese – making this simple side dish one that the whole family will love!
Source: Errins Kitchen, find the recipe here
Easy carrot and parsnip soup
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Serves 4
A delicious combination of carrots, parsnips, ginger and just a touch of chilli, this Easy Carrot and Parsnip Soup is warming, budget friendly, nutritious and very simple to make.
Source: Easy peasy foodie, find the recipe here
Christmas red cabbage
Prep time: 25 mins
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves 8
This classic side can be made up to two days in advance. For maximum flavour, cook the cabbage down really well over a low heat until it’s really sticky
Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Lemon cheesecake (no bake)
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Serves 6
Need a simple, zingy dessert you can make with minimal fuss? Try this creamy no-bake lemon cheesecake, made with just a few basic storecupboard ingredients
Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Chocolate covered walnut and peanut butter stuffed dates
Prep time: 10 mins
Freeze until the chocolate is solid (about 1 hour maximum)
These are one of our Christmas favourites and there are free Ravier dates in the boxes over the Christmas period so give these a try, View our video here
Ingredients:
- Dates – use your free ravier dates with the box (remove stones if there are any)
- Smooth or crunchy peanut butter
- Walnut halves
- Pack of chocolate melted (milk or dark)
Instructions:
Prep the Dates: Carefully open each date and remove the stone if needed.
Stuff Them: Pop a walnut half inside each date.
Seal with Peanut Butter: Spoon a dollop of peanut butter to cover the walnut and seal the opening.
Dip in Chocolate: Dip the stuffed date into the melted chocolate, making sure it’s fully coated.
Freeze: Place the chocolate-covered dates on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Freeze until solid.
Enjoy! Eat them straight from the freezer for a delicious ice-cream-like snack, or let them defrost for a softer treat.
These bites are perfect for a quick treat or a festive snack!
