Christmas COOK BOOK
Here at COOK, one of our core values is called ‘Churchill’s Pig’. According to Sir Winston: a cat looks down on you; a dog looks up to you; but a pig looks you in the eye and sees its equal. This is how we try to talk to each other and to you, our customers. So, time for a bit of “pork talk” regarding the festive season. I have always found Christmas a difficult time. In our business, December tends to be hugely busy and stressful and, in the past, the arrival of the 25th has found me craving nothing more than sleep. Things are different now I have three wonderful children who adore every moment, but I remain conscious that December can be extremely hard work if you are the designated Christmas fairy in your household. For you, in particular, I hope we can provide a helping hand in the kitchen this year to give you a bit more time to enjoy yourself. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Here at COOK, one of our core values is called ‘Churchill’s Pig’.
According to Sir Winston: a cat looks down on you; a dog looks
up to you; but a pig looks you in the eye and sees its equal.
This is how we try to talk to each other and to you, our
customers. So, time for a bit of “pork talk” regarding the festive
season. I have always found Christmas a difficult time. In our
business, December tends to be hugely busy and stressful and, in
the past, the arrival of the 25th has found me craving nothing
more than sleep. Things are different now I have three wonderful
children who adore every moment, but I remain conscious that
December can be extremely hard work if you are the designated
Christmas fairy in your household. For you, in particular, I hope
we can provide a helping hand in the kitchen this year to give
you a bit more time to enjoy yourself.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
8<br />
NEW Fig & Stilton en Croute<br />
(2) 7.95 V<br />
Half a sweet, sticky fig and salty Stilton<br />
cheese, with chopped walnuts and a spoonful<br />
of our own, fig chutney, served inside golden,<br />
puff pastry. Add a salad with blue cheese,<br />
walnuts and balsamic dressing for a stunning<br />
starter.<br />
Ravioli (serves 4 as a starter) 4.99<br />
Our award-winning ravioli needs to be tasted<br />
to be believed. Made for us (and a few top<br />
hotels and restaurants) by Francesco to his<br />
family recipe, each perfectly-formed pasta<br />
parcel delivers a little explosion of flavour.<br />
Pea & Shallot V<br />
Pumpkin<br />
Whether it’s a time-saving starter,<br />
a special main course or a spectacular<br />
pud, we can lend you a helping hand<br />
in the kitchen so you can get on<br />
with the bits you enjoy most<br />
(even if it’s just a pre-dinner<br />
soak and a glass of bubbly...)<br />
Smoked Salmon Terrine<br />
(6-8) 8.99<br />
Yes, it’s old school but this blend of delicate,<br />
soft smoked salmon and trout mousse,<br />
topped with smoked salmon slices is light and<br />
delicious. Serve a slice of terrine with some<br />
triangles of crisp toast and a green salad.<br />
Handmade Pâtés 4.99<br />
Each of our handmade pates delivers an<br />
intense burst of flavour, with a lovely soft<br />
texture. Serve in individual ramekins with a<br />
spoonful of chutney and a garnish of<br />
fresh herbs.<br />
Chicken Liver<br />
Duck & Plum<br />
Venison & Pistachio<br />
NEW<br />
Risotto with Porcini<br />
Mushrooms, Lemon<br />
& Sage Butter<br />
(1) 3.99 (2) 6.99 V only<br />
Our award-winning risotto is everything<br />
you’d expect: rich and creamy with deep,<br />
lingering mushroom flavours. Serve with<br />
shaved Parmesan, cracked black pepper and<br />
a drizzle of truffle oil. One portion serves two<br />
as a starter.<br />
Butternut Squash &<br />
Spinach Tartlets (2) 3.99 V<br />
NEW<br />
Langoustines with Garlic Butter & a Seaweed Crumb (2) 9.95<br />
It is officially impossible to eat langoustines without using your fingers and getting wonderfully<br />
messy. So make sure you have napkins and a finger bowl to hand.<br />
Serve with a salad and some warm, crusty bread for a simple yet impressive start to a meal.<br />
Cheese Soufflés with Red<br />
Onion Marmalade<br />
(2 soufflés) 4.99<br />
A little, frozen miracle. A feather-light soufflé<br />
made with mature cheddar, feta and<br />
Parmesan cheese. Each soufflé comes in<br />
a hand-shaped, filo pastry basket with a<br />
spoonful of our own, red onion marmalade<br />
hidden inside. Whip them out of the freezer,<br />
pop them in a pre-heated oven and 25<br />
minutes later you’ll have a gorgeous,<br />
melt-in-the-mouth soufflé.
Change language