Sainsbury's Magazine Dec 2006

DECEMBER 2006 NUMBER 164

ON THE COVER
Brian Glover’s winter fruits cardamom pavlova with pomegranate Recipe on page 128
Photograph by Philip Webb
Food styling by Angela Boggiano
Styling by Cynthia Inions

Contents

Food
33 THE PRODUCERS Meet the master of mince pies
35 FOOD & DRINK NOTEBOOK
40 HEALTHY EATING NOTEBOOK
70 DECEMBER FLAVOURS Nigel Slater gets into the spirit of the season with walnuts, cod and cranberries
78 READY IN 30 MINUTES 10 time-saving suppers
90 FANCY A NIBBLE? Mouthwatering canapés
98 START IN STYLE Alex Mackay’s stunning starters are the perfect way to begin any festive meal
106 STARS OF THE FEAST Some of our favourite food writers cook up show-stopping Christmas main courses
120 SIDESHOW Jamie Oliver’s vibrant veg
128 HAPPY ENDINGS Any one of Brian Glover’s five puddings will provide a spectacular finale to a special meal
136 DELIA’S EASIEST EVER CHRISTMAS LUNCH Need a fast and foolproof menu? Delia to the rescue!
146 LAST-MINUTE MAGIC Gorgeous Christmas cakes so quick and easy even the kids will be able to lend a hand
152 ALL THINGS SPICE A deliciously spicy Boxing Day buffet that will ring the changes from the usual cold cuts
161 CHRISTMAS BAKE Put your feet up and enjoy a cuppa with these crisp, golden cherry macadamia cookies
163 TAKE ONE MAKE ONE Simple, speedy things to do with smoked salmon, sprouts and mincemeat
171 PARTNERS IN WINE Fiona Beckett’s guide to the best wines to go with everything from turkey to pud

Shopping
15 SHOPPING Fun, quirky and luxury pressie ideas for under £10, £25 and £65
22 WHAT’S IN STORE Sainsbury’s best buys

SAVE £12.35 AT THE CHECK OUT! Turn to pages 235 and 239 for your money-off coupons

In every issue
9 EDITOR’S LETTER
10 FEEDBACK Share your views about what you’ve read in Sainsbury’s Magazine
206 DETAILS Stockists, and terms and conditions
219 NEXT MONTH in Sainsbury’s Magazine

Life
45 THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS The expert’s guide to getting it right – from trees and lights to movies and music
59 BAH, HANDBAG! Jingle hell, jingle hell… why columnist Liz Jones finds it hard to enjoy the festivities
62 TRINNY AND SUSANNAH DO CHRISTMAS From what to give to what to wear, TV’s fashion gurus have it covered

Health
42 HEALTH NOTE BOOK
185 RUNNING ON EMPTY Feeling drained? Don’t worry – fatigue often has a simple cause and a simple solution
187 THE ROAD TO REVELRY Make sure your body is in tip-top condition to deal with the festive onslaught

Beauty
192 A TREAT FOR THE SENSES Feel, smell, see, touch and taste – glorious goodies to satisfy the sensualists in your life

Home
202 SET THE SCENE Best-dressed tables are wearing ruby red and burnished gold or crisp black and white

Travel
209 SOUK UP THE SUN Craving a few rays? Warm, welcoming Morocco is just a few hours away

The hot list
223 WHAT’S ON, BOOKS, FILMS, DVDS 2
42 HOT THIS MONTH Matt Lucas

For you
169 OFFERS Discounts on a Royal Worcester crockery set and electronic salt and pepper mill set, plus buy the brand new Magimix mini chopper
201 SUBSCRIBE TODAY and receive a luxury Charles Worthington Dream Hair gift set worth over £16
217 WIN! One of five fantastic Neff double ovens
221 OFFER Treat yourself to three nights for the price of two at an exclusive Macdonald Hotel

Recipe index

STARTERS AND CANAPÉS
96 Chinatown pork pastries
101 Glazed tiger prawn and vegetable salad with prawn dressing
155 Griddled halloumi
92 Grissini with artichoke dip and goats’ cheese dip
163 Homemade blinis with smoked salmon and horseradish
103 Hot-smoked trout cocktail
155 Houmous with pine nuts
104 Italian ham and mozzarella with spiced figs
95 Mexican prawn cocktails with avocado butter
103 Onion and mascarpone pies with balsamic vinegar and sage sauce
96 Pear, Gorgonzola and Parma ham
92 Rare steak, garlic and rosemary toasts
155 Roasted peppers with mint
96 Roast garlic dough balls
92 Roast mushroom and sage vol-au-vents
104 Roast parsnip and chestnut soup with goats’ cheese croutons
155 Sesame pistachio dukka
138 Smoked salmon canapés à la Russe
81 Sweet potato, coconut and pine nut soup
95 Thai chicken with dipping sauce and mint
155 Toasted pitta bread and olives
155 Yogurt and seed dip

MEAT AND POULTRY
108 Annie Bell’s rib roast with balsamic caramelised onions and port gravy
115 Brian Glover’s herb butter roasted turkey with pork, prune and pistachio stuffing, and Madeira gravy
84 Celery and ham gratin
79 Cheshire cheese, pancetta and pea frittata
84 Chicken satay stir-fry
165 Chinese chicken and sprouts
86 Ginger and orange pork chops
86 Hot griddled lamb pittas with houmous and salsa
112 Nigella Lawson’s fully festive ham
108 Nigel Slater’s roast goose with juniper sauce and apple and lemon purée
78 Peppered beef and mushroom tagliatelle
83 Sausages with aubergines, basil and couscous
155 Spiced pork
138 Turkey pot roast with port, chestnuts and shallots

FISH AND SEAFOOD
75 Cod and parsley pies
81 Roasted smoked haddock with spinach and mash
163 Salmon, pancetta and leek salad
163 Smoked salmon and prawn parcels

VEGETABLE DISHES AND VEGETARIAN
126 The best onion gratin
165 Brussels sprouts with thyme and bacon crumbs
157 Buttered couscous with pomegranate and almonds
125 Buttered peas with crunchy bacon
122 Creamy butternut squash
83 Leek, pesto and parmesan tart
157 Red cabbage with pears
122 Rosemary-roasted cubed potatoes
110 Ruth Watson’s squash and red onion upside-down tart with raita
158 Salad with cucumber, red onion and lemon dressing
125 Savoy cabbage with Worcestershire sauce
122 Sticky saucepan carrots
165 Stir-fried sprouts with sherry vinegar and chestnuts

BAKING
161 Cherry macadamia cookies
150 Chocolate, nut and fig cake with easy chocolate icing
148 Light fruit and citrus cake
167 Mincemeat and cranberry muffins
167 Mince pies with brandy butter

PUDDINGS AND SWEET TREATS
167 Apple mincemeat puff squares
158 Baked vanilla cheesecake with cinnamon blueberries
134 Jasmine tea scented fruit salad with lychee sorbet
130 Mulled wine trifle with pears and red grapes
140 Spiced cranberry and orange brûlée
128 Sticky toffee ginger puddings with walnuts
76 Walnut chocolate tart
132 White chocolate and cranberry roulade
128 Winter fruits cardamom pavlova with pomegranate

EXTRAS
118 Cranberry, clementine and port relish
76 Cranberry sauce
118 Herby sausage and pancetta rolls
118 Spiced bread sauce