Dates for your diary JANUARY
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National Shortbread Day
Premier Foods offers some advice for an uncertain Christmas
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Mark Rigby, Executive Chef at Premier Foods, gives his top tips for a Christmas like no other to attract those customers » Shift your squash and Stilton wellington
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focus from corporate and large group events to families. Consider options such as children’s festive menus and sharing dishes to encourage people to eat out or enjoy take-home dishes. Offer a traditional Christmas meal with an array of exciting side dishes to increase sales. Have a range of vegetarian and vegan options on your menu, such as butternut
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or for vegans, jerk black bean and potato curry. Make stocks and gravies in advance and freeze them. Save time by using Bisto as a base for gravy, adding meat juices, seasoning, wines and spirits and vegetable water for the best flavour. Use leftovers to create a range of popular dishes and add them to your specials board the day after. Offer hot and cold fruit and chocolate desserts and add a festive twist to the classics, such as a clementine sauce.
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Sugar Awareness Week
Burn’s Night
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International Chocolate Cake Day
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National Croissant Day
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January is Veganuary all month long – check out pages 16-18 for inspiration » ISSUE 1 2020
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