37 h. ago 50 Million Brussels Sprouts destined for the bin as Brits admit to overbuying at Christmas

Over 50 million Brussels sprouts will be wasted this Christmas as Brits admit to overbuying festive food, with sprouts topping the list of items thrown away

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61 h. ago Influencer 'Big John' ditches Christmas Dinner staple for Spanish alternative

Instagram star Big John Fisher tests Spanish and British Christmas dishes, giving jamon the thumbs up whilst telling Brussels sprouts to 'do one'

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6 d. ago Brussels sprouts top list of Christmas traditions families want to ban

A poll of 2,000 Brits shows Brussels sprouts are the most-hated festive staple with 26% voting to ban them, while nearly a fifth would cancel Christmas altogether

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6 d. ago UK a nation of Grinches who want to cancel Christmas favourites

The UK has become a nation of Grinches who can't be bothered with Christmas celebrations and would happily cancel Brussels sprouts, Cliff Richard and the King's Speech

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7 d. ago The tricky holiday veggie that’s a surprising protein powerhouse

A cup of this veggie has around the same amount of protein as an egg

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7 d. ago The Christmas vibe shift: forget beige – the Home Alone look is all the rage

This season calls for a tartan bow the size of a dinner plate, traditional baubles on the tree and a host of wooden nutcracker soldiers. ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ has gone viral, and gen Z has fallen hard for nostalgia and the 1990sIt is December, which everyone knows is the time to get your Christmas on. So what is it to be this year? An ironic wreath made from brussel sprouts? Oh-so-zeitgeist decorations in the shape of Perelló olive tins or Torres crisp packets? Or are we thinking a minimalist all-white theme?Wrong, wrong and wrong again. My front door wreath – it went up two weeks ago because I’m a Christmas superfan – is huge and trad, with a tartan bow the size of a dinner plate. There are wooden nutcracker soldiers the size of toddlers by the fireplace. When I put my tree up this weekend, it may well collapse under the weight of old-fashioned round baubles. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The ultimate unsung superfood: 17 delicious ways with cabbage – from kimchi to pasta to peanut butter noodles

Over the last 50 years, cabbage consumption in Britain has declined 80%. But it’s versatile, full of vitamins, and perfect on a winter night. Here’s how to make the most of itIt’s not good news: despite a lot of messaging about healthy eating, Britons consume 12% less vegetables per week than they did in 1974, when the government’s Family Food survey began. And while the consumption of some specific vegetables – courgettes, say – has risen over the past 50 years, others have experienced a sharp decline. Among the biggest losers is cabbage. Cabbage consumption in the UK dropped by 80%, beaten only by brussels sprouts (87%) which are, after all, a kind of cabbage.This is a tragedy, not just because cabbage is an unsung superfood containing essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, as well as protein and dietary fibre, but because it’s a flexible, abundant and potentially delicious culinary ingredient. It even comes in different colours. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Brits 'should prep Christmas dinner sprouts now' with easy 'upside

An award-winning chef has shared her recipe for making Brussels sprouts crispy and full of flavour - a method she says is 'incredibly easily' and ensures they will go down a treat

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2 w. ago Make Brussels sprouts crunchy and golden by adding 1 extra ingredient before cooking

Brussels sprout will be tastier when one ingredient is added before they go into the oven

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2 w. ago Health chiefs release Christmas warning about the dangers of Brussel sprouts: 'Too many can affect common medications'

The festive season is fraught with danger: icy slips, twinges when putting up Christmas decorations, and combusting fairy lights... and now health chiefs have added some new threats to the list.

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2 w. ago Brussels sprouts will be 'golden, crunchy and addictive' if you add this one ingredient

One of the 'love them or hate them' vegetables that only makes a proper appearance at Christmas, this new recipe gives a brussel sprout an upgrade that could be a game changer

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2 w. ago Christmas main course made easy: Max Rocha’s braised turkey legs with colcannon – recipes

Roast turkey breast is often dry and overcooked, so why not give everyone a leg instead and serve it with a traditional Irish potato-and-cabbage side?We often braise chicken and rabbit legs at Cafe Cecilia, because all the preparation and cooking can be done ahead of time, and it’s then just about heating them gently to serve. For Christmas, I often employ much the same process for turkey legs – it’s a lovely way to eat them. Serve with colcannon, although basmati rice, boiled new potatoes or roast carrots would also go great. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mary Berry's Brussels sprouts are never mushy or bitter when she uses 2 'special' ingredients

Brussels sprouts don't have to be the bland, bitter side dish many people dread.

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2 w. ago Gardeners must remove one thing from Brussels sprouts so they're perfect for Christmas

Brussels sprouts are a staple of the Christmas dinner, but if you're growing your own, there are some things you need to do in the final weeks before they're ready to harvest

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2 w. ago Brussels sprouts shortage: Brits face huge prices for Christmas dinner essential

Farmers say the impact of climate change means crops of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts will all be reduced and prices could rise this Christmas

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2 w. ago Americans are finally realizing why we don't eat turkey eggs

While people feast on turkey this Thanksgiving, many have questioned why the bird's eggs are not on the menu.

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3 w. ago Blokes encouraged to eat turkey and brussels sprouts to reduce erectile dysfunction

It's that time of year where your waistband gets undoubtably larger. But, for some, their only wish is the expansion of whatever is in their pants. And it looks like Christmas miracles are real

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3 w. ago Does turkey make you tired? Experts share the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner

Chefs on whether turkey actually makes you tired, and how it may impact what time you host your Thanksgiving dinner

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3 w. ago How to navigate party season without sabotaging your wellbeing

Why aiming for moderation can benefit your body and soul over the festive break.

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3 w. ago James Martin's 'key' ingredient for Brussels sprouts that will convert stubborn haters

Brussels sprouts are one of the most hated vegetables, but TV chef James Martin has a clever trick that will convert even the most stubborn sceptics.

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