Archive for the ‘- Christmas’ Category

MyDish Christmas Appeal

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

We’re really getting excited about Christmas and we’ve seen lots and lots of visitors coming by looking for seasonal inspiration. You can check out our marvellous Christmas page for plenty of great cooking ideas suitable for families and friends. But we do need your help.

We need your special CHRISTMAS recipe!

Recipes are like places at the dinner table: there’s always room for more! And we know that there are people out there who would like your special recipes. So please tell us your Christmas specialities.

In particular we’d like to hear about:

- Your special veg dishes? Do you jazz up your sprouts?

- Spectacular stuffing. How do you make yours?

- Party tricks! What snacks keep your guests happy?

- Drinks: do you have a favourite seasonal snifter?

- Alternative roasts: if it’s not turkey, what do you cook?

- And, last but not least, we’re also keen to hear about vegan and vegetarian Christmas dishes.

More things for the Christmas shopping list…

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

When you’re doing your christmas shopping in the next few days, make sure that you’re ready for that huge, uninspiring pile of turkey leftovers after the big meal. Dry turkey isn’t much fun in a sandwich but marinaded and simmered in a tasty curry sauce, and it’s delicious and flavoursome. So why not plan for a curry after christmas and make sure that you’ve got all the turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, ginger and other herbs and spices that can make a delicious homemade curry.

Here are a few ideas. In this dead easy recipe, just replace the chicken with turkey: Chicken Curry.

If you’re a bit more ambitious, try this Christmas Turkey Curry.

Beware Illegal Mince Pies

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

mince-pie

Did you know that when you’re cheerily munching those delicious mince pies, that you’re actually breaking the law? Albeit only technically.

Unlike most christmas traditions, mince pies date back further than the reign of Queen Victoria. They are recorded as a medieval tradition and some say they have older, pagan origins. Originally they did indeed contain minced meat (hence the name) as well as the fruit and spices we still consume today. They were often oblong in shape to reflect the manger Jesus lay in and cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg represented the gifts of the three wise men.

However, in 1644 Oliver Cromwell (who wasn’t known for his love of the frivolous) declared that Mince Pies were illegal. And that’s how they remain to this day: the law has never been repealed.

All the more reason to scoff as many of them as you possibly can this Christmas, says MyDish!

Welcome to the MyDish.co.uk Blog

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Welcome to the new MyDish.co.uk blog. In the coming weeks and months we’ll be adding news related to food, cooking and helping you with great ideas in the run up to Christmas. In the meantime: welcome to our brand new blog.