Turkey and ham Christmas casserole

 INGREDIENTS    50g butter3 leeks, cut into rounds30g plain flour100ml white wine500ml chicken stock100ml double cream400g cooked turkey (or chicken), diced150g ham, diced2 tarragon sprigs, leaves finely chopped100g peas, defrosted6 cubes of frozen spinach, defrostedsalt and...

Spicy lentil and kale soup

 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 carrot, finely chopped2 celery sticks, finely chopped2 tbsp red harissa paste200g brown lentils1.5 litres vegetable stock or water200g kale or spinachsalt and black pepperTo servesqueeze of lemonfinely chopped parsley   METHODHeat...

Mini Toad In The Holes

 INGREDIENTS  1 heaped tbsp lard or goose or duck fat1 large onionSliced 8 pork sausagesSea salt1 tsp dried sage150g plain flour2 eggs, beaten275ml whole milk  METHODFirst make the batter. Put the flour into a bowl and whisk it lightly to get rid of any lumps, then add a generous...