Festive Feedback

Remember what I said in “Pause for thought ...” about ringing the changes and doing something different – i.e. chips with everything. I am happy to report that it worked like a charm.

Of course I took with me a couple of surprises, one savoury, one sweet. Bullseye on both.

The savoury extra was pulled chicken – conveniently boxed and frozen in small foil containers. This is the recipe mentioned in Madness III – tee hee! One box out to defrost and one stashed in my Sister's freezer. Fast forward to Christmas night – peckish – one slider filled with chicken, can't remember what else went with it but I do know that it vanished at the speed of light.

Now for the sweet surprise. This is not my recipe, it comes from the Waitrose Magazine September 2015 – The Sweet Spot - Pizookie – pizza-cookie. It's absolutely true what they say - “utterly addictive”. I know that you can get the recipe on line because I forwarded it to a friend on Boxing Day – give it a go, it really is a show-stopper - find the recipe here. One or two minor points that aren't mentioned in the recipe from the magazine. It's 160 fan – I left my pizookie in for 30 minutes and it was still squidgy inside. I have also frozen it. Defrost when you are ready to use – you can re-heat the whole pizookie in a warm oven for 10 minutes or you could portion and zap on medium for 20 seconds in the microwave – serve with or without ice cream but you'll definitely need spoons.

“... I've just eaten my bodyweight in amazing goodies!....pulled chicken is amazing”.

“... The pizookie tastes fantastic and the pulled chicken is incredible...”

Not traditional festive fare I agree but it's great to serve food that is a little outside the box and just as much of a treat – all the more so for the cook when you can make ahead and freeze – no effort at all.

Courage mon brave! Or – be brave my friend.

P.s. A message received on Christmas Day

“ … Thank you for my HEAVENLY nut roast! Sheer bliss on a plate – an amazing Christmas dinner!”