Whether you’ve gone overboard with the portions, or just fancy trying something new, there is a recipe that combines the traditional British Christmas dinner and an all-time Italian favourite. Pigs in blankets carbonara might sound odd to some, but it’s a clever way to use up leftovers from Christmas Day and avoid throwing them away. … Read more
Pigs in blankets, the quintessential Christmas dinner or festive party treat, are usually devoured without a trace. But on the off chance that you find yourself with leftovers, fear not – they needn’t be thrown into the bin. Instead, they can be given a delicious second life, ensuring no festive fare goes to waste. Recipe … Read more
Making these pigs in blankets in an air fryer is such a quick, simple, and delicious way to prepare this classic festive food appetizer or side dish. This food recipe comes from Clare Andrews and her new book The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook: One Basket Meals is available now. According to Andrews’ website: “Christmas dinner … Read more
Television chef Mike Reid has revealed a popular “trick” used by supermarkets to create the perfect pigs in blankets. The popular sausage treat is considered a key part of Christmas dinners for families up and down the country. But many home cooks struggle to get their bacon neatly wrapped around their chipolata. Now Mike, who … Read more
While shop-bought pigs in blankets do just fine, why not push the boat out a little bit and make a delicious sauce to make your tastebuds tingle. Only needing five ingredients – and two are the classic sausage and bacon combination – this recipe is super easy to do. Ready in as little as 20 … Read more
For the first time in its history, M&S is making a significant alteration to its beloved pigs in blankets this Christmas. The festive favourite has been given a major revamp that will delight fans. The retailer is now wrapping all its pigs in blankets in an entire rasher of bacon, rather than half, and they … Read more
A bizarre new dish has hit the shelves – adding to the carbonara drama. Last week, Heinz riled Italians after debuting a canned version of the white-sauce dish – which traditonally features egg yolk, parmigiana reggiano cheese, and Guanciale, a type of cured meat. The food giant says the controversial launch followed research that found … Read more
Pigs in Blankets are a traditional Christmas food usually served with roast turkey at Christmas dinner, but where did they originate? The first recipes appeared in 1957 but it wasn’t until the 1990s that Delia Smith boosted their popularity after she included them in a Christmas recipe book, and major supermarkets began to sell them. … Read more
