A chef’s Christmas: Anna Haugh’s Irish family favourites
Red chicory leaves with blue cheese, honey and walnuts; a big jug of caramelised swede and honey soup; a turkey wellington with red wine gravy, cranberry relish and a hispi and sprout slaw; and a showstopping yule log to finish
TL;DR
- Christmas lunch traditions involve family participation, especially in preparing dishes like the annual yule log.
- Recipes provided include red chicory canapes, caramelised swede and honey soup, turkey wellington, red wine gravy, cranberry relish, sprout and hispi cabbage slaw, and a chocolate yule log.
- Several recipes can be prepared in advance to ease Christmas day cooking.
- The yule log decoration is highlighted as a fun activity for children.
- Anna Haugh is credited as the author and shares personal anecdotes about the recipes' origins and family significance.