BITEsize Christmas Hacks

Creative studio BITE Collective tap up their portfolio of established food directors to provide festive food hacks just in time for Christmas. 

From ‘Roasties, done proper’, ‘Sprouts to die for’ to why we should have beef instead of turkey, the Food Collective group recipes and tips together for your perusal this season.

Foodie favourite Mike Matthews gives his insight into the best roast potatoes using the family favourite ‘Smash’, the Original Instant Mash. “Too crunchy with no fluff inside and you may as well dismantle the tree and turn off the lights now,” observes Mike.

Meanwhile, renowned food director Charlie Stebbings believes the secret to the delectable brussel sprout is a shallot cream teamed with chestnuts and pancetta and who are we to argue? “It trumps everything else on the plate, not just succulent Turkey but also the Pigs in Blankets!” Whilst Niall Downing recommends using the trusted microwave after a plunge in cold water for bright green sprouts.

For those of you who enjoy a little spicy tipple at Christmas, what better way to start the day than with a Bloody Nora made from Drag Queen Penny Tration. From Mike Matthew’s latest series 'Drag Me to the Kitchen' we are given the lowdown of how to make a gorgeous Bloody Mary but this time with tequila, serrano ham and jalapeno peppers. Be prepared to have your socks blown off! 

Executive producer Dom Seymour says, “Here at BITE we would like to think we know a lot about food. We know Christmas can be a very stressful and challenging time in the kitchen so as a collective we are providing our colleagues and clients with the very best festive tidbits to ensure you spend more time having fun and less time in the kitchen.”

But the King of the Christmas Kitchen, Jamie Oliver provides the most essential pearls of wisdom this year. Here, he has the final say…

Cocktail in hand you say Jamie? Cheers!  

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