Feeling rather overwhelmed by my whistle-stop tour of modern British traditions? Well, here are some recipes so you can begin to understand what I'm talking about.
Roast turkey and all the trimmings
- Jamie Oliver's best roast turkey - http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/turkey-recipes/the-best-roast-turkey-christmas-or-any-time/#LLVbWvwxxkuUECdV.97
- Brussels sprouts - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/christmas-sprout
- Christmas stuffing - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/christmas-stuffing
- Honey roast parsnips - http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/honey_roast_parsnips_80898
- Bread sauce - http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/bread-recipes/beautiful-bread-sauce/
- Roast potatoes - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1303/ultimate-roast-potatoes
- Pigs in blankets - http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/pigs_in_blankets_63316
Desserts and sweet treats
- Traditional Christmas Pudding and brandy sauce - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1159/classic-christmas-pudding or http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/delias-classic-christmas-pudding-with-brandy-sauce.html
- Modern mince pies - First make mincemeat - http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/home-made-christmas-mincemeat.html then make mince pies - http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/traditional-mince-pies.html
- Traditional English Trifle - http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/traditional-english-trifle.html
- Chocolate Yule Log - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3049/yule-chocolate-log
- Christmas Cake - http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/classic-christmas-cake.html
- Mulled wine - http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/recipe/jamie-s-mulled-wine/#60mPRuK0CJSUs7AK.97
There's also this interesting, and entertaining, video from Anglophenia about the British Christmas, although I've never heard of throwing letters to Father Christmas in the fire!
