
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas present for an enthusiastic cook? Or do you just need something to spoil your mum, wife or husband with? Then look no further that a piece of Le Creuset cookware.
Le Creuset is known for the fabulous cast iron cookware it produces; easily recognized and often lusted after. The brand was established in 1920’s France and has grown in popularity ever since.
Available in a variety of colours, Le Creuset has something for every home and kitchen. From honey pots, to heart shaped ramekins, stove top kettles to casserole dishes, espresso cups to frying pans the choice is almost endless, and there will be something that your special someone can get years and years of use out of.
In the run up to Christmas it is never more obvious how useful Le Creuset is in the kitchen, but after Christmas it can be put to good use too. What about all the leftovers after a huge family Christmas, what do you do with those? Well the girls in the office have some brilliant recipes to use up any food that is left, and they can be cooked in Le Creuset products. Take a look below for one that is great for rustling up a yummy Boxing Day supper.
Sherried Turkey & Ham Bake
Serves 4
Ready in 45-55 minutes
Use the Le Creuset Cast Iron Rectangular Dish
Ingredients
350g/12oz cooked turkey, cut into strips
140g thickly sliced cooked ham, cut into strips
175g frozen peas
50g butter, plus a little extra for greasing the dish
50g plain flour
600ml milk
3 tbsp medium sherry
2 tsp wholegrain mustard
100g cheddar, grated
50g chopped mixed nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds, and walnuts
Method
Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6/fan oven 180C.
Mix the turkey, ham and frozen peas in the Le Creuset Cast Iron Rectangular Dish.
To make the sauce, put the butter, flour and milk in a saucepan and bring to the boil, whisking all the time, until the sauce is thickened and smooth.
Stir in the sherry and mustard, season to taste and simmer for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and stir in half the cheese.
Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the dish.
Mix the remaining cheese with the nuts and sprinkle on top.
At this point, you can keep the bake in the fridge up to 5 hours, or freeze it.
When ready, bake for 25-35 minutes until the topping is golden and the sauce is bubbling.
“Le Creuset cookware offers outstanding performance time after time”