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Description/Notes:
For a really delicious alternative Christmas meal, serve thick slices of this chestnut loaf with red cabbage, sprouts and roast potatoes. Great for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike
Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
- Boil and mash the potatoes, boil and mash the turnip and lightly fry the onion
- Pre-heat the oven to 345F, Gas Mark 4, 180C
- Mix together the potato, onion, turnip, chestnut puree, breadcrumbs and herbs
- Season to taste
- Lightly beat the egg and blend it into the mixture to bind it together
- Oil a 1 lb. (450g) loaf tin with olive oil and spoon in the mixture, spreading it evenly
- Bake in the pre-heated oven for one to one and a half hours or until firm
- Turn out on to a heated serving dish and serve hot in thick slices with your selection of festive accompaniments