The kitchen almanac
December
Sprouts, chestnuts, red cabbage and clementines, and the long preparation for Christmas.
In season
- Brussels sprout
- Parsnip
- Red cabbage
- Cabbage
- Kale
- Celeriac
- Swede
- Leek
- Chestnut
- Cranberries
- Clementine
- Satsuma
- Pomegranate
- Goose
- Turkey
- Venison
- Mussel
- Oyster
Days to mark
- The shortest day 21 December Something slow in the oven
- Christmas 24 to 26 December The big day and the days around it
- Hogmanay 31 December Steak pie, black bun, shortbread
From the collection
Homestyle Kalua Pork with Cabbage in a Slow Cooker cabbage
Extra-Crispy Brussels Sprouts brussels sprout
Herb Butter Roast Turkey turkey
Honey & Pomegranate Beef & Lamb Meatballs pomegranate
Potato Leek Soup leek
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts brussels sprout
Bacon Wrapped Grilled Brussels Sprouts brussels sprout
Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Lemon Dip brussels sprout