2025 Xmas Eve

Pigs in Blankets + Brussels Sprouts + Parsnip Soup + Stuffing

note by stuffing I mean store bought stuffing

Some links (2025-Dec-24):

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/spiced_parsnip_soup_with_10574

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/pigs_in_blankets_63316

• https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/stuffing-breadcrumbs/paxo-sage-onion-stuffing-mix-2-x-170g-340g-/6018581

• https://www.seriouseats.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-bacon-pecans-maple-balsamic-recipe

• Pigs in blankets - 180 C Fan - 15 minutes

• Sprouts - 200 C Fan - 20 minutes (in good fat)

• Stuffing - 200 C Fan - 25 minutes

• Parsnip Soup - 30 minutes

Parsnip Soup:

• 300 g parsnip peeled, cut into 1cm pieces.

• 500 ml stock

• 2 cloves garlic

• salt + pepper

• Fry the parsnips in oil for 4-5 minutes, add garlic and chili, and fry till fragrant

• Pour in the stock, stir and bring to a simmer. Cook with the lid on for 12-15 minutes, or until the parsnips are tender.

• Remove the soup from the heat and blitz with a stick blender until smooth.

• Return to the heat, stir in the cream and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Baked Stuff:

• T-?? Start the oven to 180C Fan
• T+00 Add the pigs in blankets for 15 minutes -- tossing occasionally
• T+15 Up the temp to 200C
• T+?? Remove the pigs in blankets + wrap in foil once to a safe temp.
• T+20 Add the stuffing
• T+25 Add the sprouts