Prepare Ahead Christmas Evening Class

If the idea of Christmas cooking fills you with alarm come to The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School where we will help you to prepare Christmas recipes the easy way! Over four Tuesday evenings we will help you get ahead so that when the Christmas holiday arrives you will be ready.

As well as the Christmas staples such as mince pies, cranberry sauce and stuffing for the turkey we will be showing you some "cook ahead" recipes for entertaining that can be stored in your freezer until required. 

Week 1

Shortcrust Pastry, Mincemeat, Mince Pies, Ginger Ice Cream, Port and Cranberry Sauce, Frozen Roast Potatoes (demonstration)

Week 2

Stollen, Almond Paste, Iced Christmas Meringue Bombe, Chestnut Stuffing, Lemon and Pancetta Stuffing.

Week 3

Twice Baked Smoked Salmon Souffles, Celeriac and Parmesan Soup, Spiced Moroccan Lamb, Cook Frozen Roast Potatoes (demonstration)

Week 4

Prepare Ahead Canapes, Chocolate Truffles, Spiced Fruit Pickle, Chocolate Roulade