Shopping list
Fruit and vegetables
2 large aubergines
4 garlic cloves, 2 thinly sliced and 2 crushed
1 lemon, juice only
2 tbsp finely chopped mint
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
pomegranate seeds
500g/1lb 2oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú dried cranberries
bag mixed leaves
2 carrots, unpeeled, cut into 5cm/2in pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into 5cm/2in pieces
2 onions, halved
2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed lightly with the edge of a knife
4 potatoes, peeled, cut into barrel-shapes using a cookie cutter
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú beetroot, cut into wedges
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú carrots, left whole if slender, or cut lengthways
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú celeriac, peeled and cut into wedges
1 lemon, grated zest
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 red onions, cut into wedges
1 tsp dried sage, crumbled
few sprigs thyme
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú dried sour cherries, halved if large
3cm/1¼in piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 red cabbage, cored and shredded
2 red onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
15-20 sage leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish
1 unwaxed lemon, zest only, finely grated
1 orange, zest only, finely grated
Tins, packets and jars
½ tsp mustard (optional)
4 tbsp English mustard
1 tsp Dijon mustard
400g tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp redcurrant or apple or herb jelly
1 tsp yeast extract, such as Marmite
150ml/5fl oz chicken stock or water
Cooking ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú walnuts, finely chopped
½ tsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú pecans, lightly toasted
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
3 tbsp walnut oil
small handful cloves
4 tbsp runny honey
sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
75ml/3fl oz chicken or vegetable stock
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú fresh breadcrumbs
2 tbsp olive or walnut oil
1 tbsp olive oil
150ml/5fl oz vegetable stock, heated
½ tsp ground allspice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú light soft brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp cloves
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp walnut oil
freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp caster sugar
1 tsp fine sea salt
400g/14oz strong white flour, plus extra for kneading
1 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing
7g/¼oz sachet fast-action dried yeast
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú caster sugar
sunflower oil, for greasing
75g/3oz caster sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cloves
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú mixed dried fruit (sultanas, currants, raisins)
2 tsp ground mixed spice
½ whole nutmeg, finely grated
Biscuits, snacks and sweets
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú chocolate oat biscuits
Belgian chocolate truffles
200g/7oz dark chocolate, broken into pieces
50g/2oz white chocolate, for grating, or icing sugar
Baking and patisserie
Drinks
150ml/5fl oz port
Dairy, eggs and chilled
sour cream
150g/5oz butter
15²µ/½´Ç³ú butter
1 free-range egg, beaten
15²µ/½´Ç³ú butter
15²µ/½´Ç³ú butter
150ml/5fl oz whole milk, plus extra for glazing
50g/2oz butter, melted
500g/1lb 2oz full-fat cream cheese
3 large free-range eggs
200ml/â…“ pint soured cream