STARTERS

Individual onions stuffed with sage-spiced sausage meat, bejeweled with sweetcorn and cranberries, make the perfect accompaniment to your Christmas centerpiece or a delightful light lunch on their own.

A recipe from a German friend, which is a favourite at their Christmas festivities. It is a creamy dip with smoked salmon, cornichon and dill.

A smooth beetroot soup, based on the iconic Eastern European dish. If the soup is too thick for you, once puréed, just add a little more stock. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this wonderful recipe as part of our Christmas around the world series. 

Easy tear ‘n’ share bread baked with melting camembert cheese in the centre for dipping.

With thanks to Naomi Hansell for sharing this recipe with us.

Freshly baked bread makes the kitchen smell delicious and is so easy to bake in the Rayburn Ranger®

Cauliflower roasted in the AGA roasting oven makes a crispy and tender dish, with harissa spice paste for flavour. Serve with the hummus dressing and finish with toasted almonds or walnuts, fresh coriander and pomegranate seeds.

These rich and delicious puff or filo pastry parcels bake beautifully in the AGA, crisping the pastry while keeping the fish tender. Serve with an easy ‘cheat’ lobster sauce. Many thanks to Naomi Hansell for this recipe.

This fresh summer dish showcases delicious peas together with courgette, mint and cumin. Perfect as a light lunch or vegetarian starter.

Many thanks to Jenny Nalborczyk for the recipe inspiration. 

Of all the extraordinary dishes King Charles could have chosen for his Coronation, he went for a humble quiche.⁠ This buttery tart can be served as a starter or main course and is great for street parties, informal lunches or picnics. Many thanks to Naomi Hansell for the delicious recipe.

Try this creamy soup with a hint of sweetness for a healthy and comforting dinner or re-heat for a quick work lunch.