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    The perfect CHRISTMAS DINNER!

    Nov 17, 2021 8 minutes

    POTTED CRAB WITH TOASTS

    A great starter that can also work well as a light lunch over the festive period.

    PER SERVING 371-278 cals, 31-23g fat, 18-13g sat fat, 5-4g carbs

    SERVES 6-8

    ✣200g (7oz) unsalted butter
    ✣2cm (¾in) piece of ginger, very finely grated
    ✣Pinch of cayenne pepper
    ✣Zest of ½ lemon
    ✣50ml (2fl oz) white wine
    ✣600g (1¼lb) crabmeat
    (50/50 white and brown)
    ✣2 spring onions
    ✣Chopped chilli and parsley, to garnish
    ✣Toast, to serve You will need:
    ✣ 6-8 ramekins

    1 In a pan, melt 130g (4¼oz) of the butter. Add the ginger, cayenne, zest and wine. Remove from the heat. Add the crab and spring onion. Mix together, being careful not to break up any large chunks of crab.

    2 Divide the mix between the ramekins and pat flat with the back of a teaspoon. Melt the rest of the butter and divide between ramekins. Garnish and refrigerate.

    TIP We would recommend taking out of the fridge for 20 minutes or so before serving.

    CLASSIC CHRISTMAS TURKEY

    We’ve added seasonal herbs and fruits to this traditional festive centrepiece.

    PER 150G ROAST MEAT 375-344 cals, 17-15g fat, 9-7g sat fat, 3-2g carbs

    SERVES 6-8

    ✣4kg (9lb) turkey
    ✣75g (2½oz) butter, softened
    ✣1 clementine, halved
    ✣Few sprigs of rosemary
    ✣Few sprigs of thyme
    ✣ Bay leaves
    ✣2 carrots, roughly chopped
    ✣1 red onion, peeled and quartered
    ✣150ml (¼pt) white

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