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Manchester United travel to Turkey to face Galatasaray in a vital Champions League group stage clash as they look to salvage their withering campaign in Europe’s top competition. Defeat to Copenhagen last time out has put Erik ten Hag’s men firmly on the back foot and it is likely that they will need to win both of their final group games in order to reach the knockout rounds. The first of those matches is against Galatasaray, who defeated United 3-2 at Old Trafford in the reverse fixture. The second match, and last of the group stages, is against Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions have already secured their spot in the next round and have won every one of their four games so far. Copenhagen, meanwhile, are in second place thanks to a better goal difference than Galatasaray with United only a point behind both. Defeat tonight though would eliminate Ten Hag’s men from the competition and the best they could hope for would be a spot in the Europa League. Follow the action below plus get all the latest odds and tips for the match right here:

Manchester United’s Champions League match at Galatasaray is under threat from bad weather in Istanbul. Heavy rain has been falling in the city throughout the day and there are concerns over the state of the pitch at Rams Park. A statement from UEFA said: “We are closely monitoring the weather forecast and at this time the match will go ahead as scheduled.” United go into the match bottom of Group A having lost three of their four games so far in this season’s competition, and without a win away to Galatasaray in their last three visits. Galatasaray twice came from behind to win 3-2 when the sides met at Old Trafford in October, with Mauro Icardi scoring an 81st-minute winner after United midfielder Casemiro had been sent off. Read More Longer rounds should mean bigger payday, says Natasha Jonas Luke Donald humbled by players’ support for his return as Ryder Cup captain Exeter’s Rob Baxter urges football law-makers to be careful over sin-bins trial

Galatasaray welcome Manchester United to Turkey in a crucial Champions League group stage fixture. Bayern Munich are streaking clear in Group A and have secured their spot in the knockout rounds for with four consecutive wins, but the second representative in the latter stages of the competition looks set to be contested fiercely. Copenhagen currently possess second place on goal difference from the Turkish club, with Manchester United only a point behind the pair but out with defeat here. A win away from home could well be a must regardless for Erik ten Hag’s side, though, with a tough encounter at Old Trafford with Bayern to come in their final fixture. Here’s everything you need to know. Get the latest match odds and tips here. When is Galatasaray vs Manchester United? Galatasaray vs Manchester United is due to kick off at 5.45pm GMT on Wednesday 29 November at Rams Park in Istanbul. How can I watch it? Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 5pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+. If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch the event, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes deals on VPNs in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider. Team news Defensive pair Abdulkerim Bardakci and Davinson Sanchez were absent from Galatasaray training on Monday, but both could yet feature with Okan Buruk and both players keen on their involvement. Reports suggest Bardakci’s problem is more minor than that of Sanchez. Manchester United are certain to be without Marcus Rashford, who will serve a one-match ban after being sent off in the 4-3 defeat to Copenhagen. Rasmus Hojlund is a doubt after missing the win at Everton with a muscle strain sustained against Luton, while Antony could be back from a knock. Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro all remain sidelined, and Mason Mount has joined the injury list. Predicted line-ups Galatasaray XI: Muslera; Boey, Bardakci, Sanchez, Angelino; Torreira, Demirbay; Ziyech, Mertens, Zaha; Icardi. Manchester United XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; McTominay, Amrabat, Fernandes; Antony, Hojlund, Garnacho. Odds Galatasaray win 13/8 Draw 11/4 Manchester United win 29/20 Full odds here. Prediction A draw. Galatasaray 2-2 Manchester United Read More Man Utd’s crucial Champions League game in doubt after torrential rain Galatasaray vs Man Utd LIVE: Latest Champions League updates Erik Ten Hag outlines how ‘calm’ Man Utd can negotiate Istanbul atmosphere Bruno Fernandes excited for ‘amazing’ atmosphere at Galatasaray Mike Phelan warns Man Utd not to get distracted by fierce Galatasaray atmosphere Bruno Fernandes talks up Alejandro Garnacho after stunning goal at Everton

Arsenal will be looking to get the better of Lens in the Champions League, having lost in the reverse fixture in France. The Gunners only need a point on Wednesday to qualify for the knockout stages of this season’s top-tier European competition. After beating Sevilla both home and away, Arsenal have nine points from a possible 12 already in the campaign. After a less-than-perfect performance against Brentford at the weekend, Mikel Arteta will want his side to find their feet and perform well on Wednesday. Here’s everything you need to know about the fixture and get the latest odds and tips here. When is Arsenal vs Lens? The Champions League match is at the Emirates Stadium in London with a kick off time of 8pm GMT. How can I watch it? Arsenal vs Lens will be shown live on TNT Sports 2 with coverage starting from 7pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the actions via the Discovery+ app. If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch the event, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes deals on VPNs in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider. Team news David Raya will be available again after he missed the game against Brentford on Saturday due to being ineligible to face his parent club. Martin Odegaard was also fit enough to play, but Ben White could return for the Champions League clash. Jurrien Timber, Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey remain on the long-term injury list. Predicted line-up Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu, Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice, Saka, Jesus, Martinelli Odds Arsenal 1/4 Draw 10/3 Lens 15/2 Full Arsenal vs Lens odds here. Prediction Arsenal will secure the victory in front of the home fans, despite losing against Lens earlier in the campaign. Arsenal 2-0 Lens. Read More Champions League: What do Man United, Arsenal and Newcastle need to reach last 16? Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes he still has something to prove in Europe Football rumours: Juventus eyeing swoop for Thomas Partey On this day in 2015: Jamie Vardy scores in 11th game in a row Beth Mead scores first goal in over a year as WSL top three maintain momentum Kai Havertz gives Arsenal the perfect ‘example’ to follow in title race

Beth Mead says she is rediscovering the joy of football after a year shaped by loss and grief. The last time Mead played at Wembley, her mother, June, was still alive to see it. Wembley was the scene of Mead’s greatest triumph, when England won the Euros and she finished as the tournament’s top scorer and best player. What followed was the toughest year of her life, as she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament and then lost her mum after a long battle with ovarian cancer. But on Friday, Mead has the chance to return to Wembley and make her first appearance for the Lionesses in 385 days. It is another significant milestone, both in the resumption of her career as a footballer, and in her grieving process. While she has required emotional resilience, Mead is proud of her journey and believes her mum would be too. “Growing up I would say I was mentally quite weak,” Mead says. “I’d like to think the things I’ve dealt with have made me a stronger and better person.” Injury not only robbed the 28-year-old of a place at the World Cup, it also took away an outlet in which to process the loss of her mother. Instead of having that focus, Mead was limited to a repetitive cycle of rehabilitation, a routine she got through along with her Arsenal teammate and partner Vivianne Miedema, who was sidelined along with Mead after rupturing her ACL a month after she did. There were dark moments during rehab but Mead says those bad days feel in the past now she is back on the pitch and doing what she loves. On Sunday, Mead scored her first goals since returning to the pitch, in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over West Ham. She dedicated both to her mum, and it was a moment she had waited 11 months for. If that finally provided some closure, returning to Wembley is set to as well, even though it is the place where they shared some of their happiest memories. As with scoring her first goals, it can be a reminder that her mum is not there to see them and that can make it difficult as well. But Mead is back and the Lionesses have been lifted by her presence ahead of a pair of must-win fixtures against the Netherlands and Scotland. England manager Sarina Wiegman didn’t want to rush her return and said the forward needed more time when she named her squad for last month’s double-header against Belgium. But as Mead got minutes off the bench, and then got starts, the confidence returned. “I’ve been feeling more like myself again,” she says. Instead of being in Australia with the Lionesses this summer, she was at home watching the World Cup on TV with captain Leah Williamson, who suffered the same injury four months after Mead. If missing the World Cup was cruel, having to watch as England narrowly lost the final to Spain was just as hard. The match was a tough watch for them both. “We struggled,” Mead admits. “We just want to help the team do the best that they can do. We got that taken away from us.” How England are in need of the return of the Euros golden boot winner. Defeat last month to Belgium left the Lionesses in third place in their Nations League group, with top spot required to secure a place for Great Britain at the Paris Olympics next summer. (England are the country nominated to qualify for the Olympics on behalf of Team GB). But England, who have lacked a spark in games since the World Cup, must now beat both the Netherlands at Wembley and Scotland at Hampden while hoping other results go their way. Mead, who missed out on the 2020 Olympics after she was controversially left out of Hege Riise’s Team GB squad, famously sparking the form that led into the Euros the following summer, is as motivated as anyone to get the job done. Now she returns to the Lionesses with a renewed perspective, taking to each training session with a sense of fresh enthusiasm. “I feel like a kid again,” she says with a smile. After all, the thought of returning to England was Mead’s motivation during rehab. Now Wembley also offers a meeting that perhaps Mead could not have dared to hope for during the dark days: the chance to face Miedema on the pitch when the Lionesses host the Netherlands, now both players have recovered from their ACL injuries. Even thinking about those moments with the people who lived and breathed what Mead went through during rehabilitation is enough to make her emotional. “I think it’s a nice moment for both of us,” Mead says. “It’s a hard journey – who does their ACLs at the same time? We’ve seen the good and bad days from each other. But I’m proud of my journey and I’m very proud and happy to have had the support around me that I’ve had during this time. I feel very lucky and blessed to have had that.” Read More WSL and Women’s Championship poised to break away from FA The sporting weekend in pictures Beth Mead scores first goal in over a year as WSL top three maintain momentum

Manuel Akanji admits Manchester City need to cut our the errors after being exposed in their comeback victory over RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium. The holders trailed 2-0 after a lacklustre first-half display in Tuesday’s Champions League encounter before a Phil Foden-inspired recovery saw them fight back to win 3-2. With their place in the last 16 already secure, there was little cause for alarm on the night but, after recent Premier League draws against Chelsea and Liverpool, the champions are not fully firing. Switzerland defender Akanji said: “We didn’t play well in the first half. We did a lot of mistakes, (in) a lot of duels. “We had it change it in the second half. We spoke in half-time that we needed to do better. It still wasn’t great but we improved a lot, we didn’t do many of the mistakes. “It happens sometimes. We didn’t plan to go into the game like this. The first goal was me losing a duel off the long ball, the second one was Ruben (Dias) after the pass and it happens sometimes. “Normally we don’t do these mistakes but the good thing is we’ve got a good team. “Now we have important games before the Club World Cup against Spurs and Villa and we need to really focus on these games. We need points because we drew twice so it’s really important to get winning again.” Akanji was indeed at fault for the first of Lois Openda’s two first-half goals, with Dias caught out for the second. Foden sparked the comeback when he teed up Erling Haaland to become fastest player to reach 40 Champions League goals in just his 35th appearance. The England midfielder then scored a sublime equaliser before showing further nimble footwork to set up the late winner for substitute Julian Alvarez. The victory ensures City, who travel to Red Star Belgrade next month, will finish top of Group G. With John Stones again not fit enough to feature, Akanji played in the defence-midfield hybrid role his colleague has excelled in. “I like it,” Akanji said. “I play wherever the manager puts me but also in the Chelsea game and the weekend against Liverpool I felt more comfortable in there because I got used to the position. “When you come from defence into midfield it’s a big difference because normally you have all the game in front of you and suddenly there are players coming from all angles. “But I got a better orientation with the game set-up so I felt more confident. I can adapt pretty good. I play in different positions. I try to listen and do what the manager wants from me.” Read More Will Zalatoris back in the swing after enduring ‘golfer’s worst nightmare’ John Turner aiming to push T20 World Cup hopes on England’s tour of Caribbean On this day in 2015: Great Britain end long wait for Davis Cup win First half was the worst I’ve seen us – Phil Foden savours thrilling fightback Rodrigo Bentancur set to be out until February after tearing an ankle ligament Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink wants aspiring black managers to get ‘a fair chance’

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If you’re sick and tired of turkey and all the trimmings, why not be a little bit adventurous this Christmas? We’ve asked some top chefs in the UK for a selection of weird and wonderful recipes to ramp up your festivities at home. From an Iberico pork wellington with Galician chestnuts and serrano ham from Brindisa’s Monika Linton to traditional Swedish delights from the minds behind Ekstedt at The Yard, make this year’s menu one to remember. Cheddar and brown ale rarebit with cauliflower cheese and cranberry and almond crumble Recipe by: Andrew Pern and Joshua Brummell, York Minster Refectory Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower For the rarebit: 120ml Black Sheep or other brown ale 25g butter 25g plain flour 140g Fountains Gold Cheddar or other mature cheese 1 tsp English mustard 1 tbsp Hendersons relish For the crumble: 25g flaked almonds 25g Panko breadcrumbs 25g dried cranberries Method: 1. Melt the butter in a pan and stir in the flour, add the ale and whisk until smooth. On a low heat add the cheese, mustard and Hendersons relish, whisk until smooth. 2. Remove the florets of your cauliflower and blanch in boiling water for 2-3 mins or until tender. 3. Combine the flaked almonds, breadcrumbs and cranberries in a bowl. 4. Put cauliflower in an ovenproof dish and top with the rarebit and the almond and breadcrumb mix. 5. Bake at 180 degrees until golden and piping hot. Coronation crab vol-au-vent with flaked almons and sweet’n’sour raisins Recipe by: Andrew Pern and Joshua Brummell, York Minster Refectory This is a perfect festive canape and one of our signature dishes that is a nod to our Royal opening. Here is a simplified version for people to make at home and wow their guests this festive period. Ingredients: Shop bought vol-au-vent cases Picked white crab meat Gold quality mayonnaise Madras curry paste Lemon juice Chopped coriander Method: 1. Combine the curry paste with mayonnaise, lemon juice and coriander to taste. Use this to bind white crab. 2. Put crab mix into vol-au-vent cases, top with flaked almonds and raisins. Kalupol roast chicken Recipe by: Karan Gokhani, Hoppers Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1.2-1.5kg chicken, spatchcocked For the marinade: 1 tbsp basmati rice 1 tbsp grated fresh coconut 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced ginger ¾ tbsp chilli powder 3 tbsp roasted curry powder 1 lemongrass stick 8-10 curry leaves 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp vegetable oil Method: 1. To make the marinade palace the rice in a wok over a medium-high heat and toast for 4 minutes. Then add the concur and continue toasting for 10 more minutes until both the rice and coconut are deep golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. 2. Once cooled, transfer to a pestle and mortar or space grinder and pound to a fine powder. Add the remaining marinade ingredients and pound or grind to a paste. Rub the paste all over the chicken, then cover and refrigerate overnight. 3. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/400F. Place the chicken on a large roasting tray lined with foil and roast for 40 minutes, then increase the heat to 220C/200C fan/430F and cook the chicken for a further 15 minutes. Check that the chicken is cooked by piercing the thickest part of the thigh with a knife. The juices should run clear, if not, return the chicken to the oven covered with foil for a further 5 minutes and check again. Once cooked, remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes, before carving and serving with any roasting juices from the tray. 4. For the ideal Sri Lankan roast, serve alongside a sambol or mallung, some curry sauce and pol rotis. Burani spice mix Recipe by: Karan Gokhani, Hoppers Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp cumin seeds 4 cloves 2.5cm cinnamon stick 4 green cardamom pods 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 whole red chilli, deseeded 1 tsp black peppercorns Method: 1. Roast all the ingredients in a dry frying pan (skillet) over a medium heat for 4 minutes. Cool completely and grind to a fine powder in a pestle and mortar or spice grinder. Mutton rolls Recipe by: Karan Gokhani, Hoppers Makes: about 500g filling, enough for 10 rolls Ingredients: For the filling: 250g mutton shoulder boneless 250g potatoes, peeled and cut into 5 cm chunks 3 tbsp oil 75g onion, finely chopped 3 green cardamom pods 9cm cinnamon stick 1 tbsp minced garlic ½ tbsp minced ginger ½ tbsp chilli powder ½ tbsp roasted curry powder ½ tbsp unroasted curry powder 10-12 curry leaves, chopped ¼ tsp ground turmeric 1 tbsp tomato paste ½ tsp black peppercorns, crushed Juice of ½ lime 3 tsp salt Method: 1. Remove any sinew and skin from the mutton and chop it up roughly. Then place in a food processor and pulse for a minute, until you have a coarse mince (ground meat). If you don’t have a food processor, you can just chop it up as finely as possible to resemble mince. 2. Place the potatoes in a saucepan , cover with cold water and add 2 tsp salt. Bring to the boil and cook until tender, then drain and allow to cool slightly. Mash the potatoes roughly or break up with a fork, then set aside. You want the potatoes to be quite dry and lumpy 3. Meanwhile, place a heavy-based pan over a medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the onion along with cardamom pods, cinamon, and a pinch of salt, and cook until slightly softened, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and continue to cook for a minute. 4. Increase the heat to high and add the mutton. Cook, stirring occasionally until the meat is well browned and the juices have evaporated, about 8-10 minutes. It’s essential to make sure the pan is not overcrowded, as otherwise the meat will begin to stew instead of frying. You want a thin, even layer of meat in the pan, and if your pan isn’t big enough, fry the meat in two batches. If you do so, you may need a little more oil than the recipe calls for. 5. Reduce the heat to a medium-low and add the chilli powder, curry powders, curry leaves and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the tomato paste along with 150 ml water and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the potatoes, black pepper and lime, then season to taste. Nial’s Christmas stuffing Recipe by: Karan Gokhani, Hoppers Serves: 4 as a trimming Ingredients: 200g boiling potatoes (peeled and cut into 1cm dice) 30g unsalted butter 1 tbsp oil 250g brown onions, finely chopped Pinch of salt 225g chestnut mushrooms 450g plain sausagemeat 225 breadcrumbs 15g parsley, chopped 15g sage leaves, chopped 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp Worcestershire 1½ tsp sea salt 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 3 green cardamom pods 2 cloves Pinch of nutmeg, freshly grated Pinch of ground cinnamon Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 210C/190C fan/320F. Place the potatoes in a separate pan and cover with cold salted water (the water should taste like sea water). Bring to the boil and cook for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, warm the butter and oil in a heavy-based pan and add the onions. Sprinkle over a pinch of salt, mix well and then cook over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes until beautifully caramelised. Then transfer them to a bowl and add the mushrooms to the pan, with a splash of extra oil if the pan seems dry. Cook until reduced to a third in size and golden in colour, about 10 minutes, then transfer to the bowl with the onions. Finally mix the cooled onions and mushrooms, sausagemeat, potatoes, breadcrumbs, parsely, sage, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and salt. 3. Place the cumin and coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cardamom and cloves in a dry drying pan skillet) over a high heat. Toast for 2 minutes until fragrant, then allow to cool slightly and transfer to a pestle and mortar. Grind to a powder along with the nutmeg and cinnamon and add to the rest of the stuffing ingredients. Mix everything thoroughly, then roll into 5cm (2in-) diameter balls and place onto a greased baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes until golden and fully cooked through. 4. Serve alongside a traditional roast chicken, duck, goose or turkey. 14 carat hummus Recipe by: Eran Tibi, Bala Baya/Kapara Serves: 8 hungry people (with generous leftovers for fuelling your Boxing Day adventures) Ingredients: For the hummus: 375g chickpeas, cooked and drained 750g peeled carrots, roasted to tender perfection 250g tahini 100g olive oil Juice of half a lemon 10g (about 1 tsp) salt For the preserved lemon (a nifty shortcut): 50g water 5 lemons, peeled with zest julienned 25g (about 2 tbsp) Maldon salt For the carrot jam: 100g sugar 25g (about 2 tbsp) Maldon salt 125g maple syrup 7 small carrots, finely diced 67.5g harissa paste 50g olive oil 250ml orange juice For the garnish: Freshly chopped coriander Method: For the hummus: 1. Start by roasting your peeled carrots. Toss them with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then pop them in the oven at 200C (392F) for 20 minutes until they’re beautifully tender. 2. Once those vibrant orange gems have cooled, blend them with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Blitz away until your hummus is silky smooth. 3. Season your creation with a touch more lemon and a pinch of salt if needed. This hummus should taste like a burst of Mediterranean sunshine on your taste buds. For the preserved lemon (a nifty shortcut): 1. For a zesty twist, we’ve got a clever shortcut for preserved lemon. Julienne – fancy word for thin strips – the lemon peel and juice all those juicy lemons. 2. In a pan, combine water, a sprinkle of Maldon salt, lemon juice, and zest. Bring this lively concoction to a gentle simmer and let it dance for 20 minutes. 3. Once the lemony magic is done, set it aside. It’s the secret touch that elevates your hummus. For the carrot jam: 1. Time to craft our unforgettable carrot jam. Dice those little orange heroes into ½cm pieces. 2. In a pan, throw in sugar, a pinch of Maldon salt, maple syrup, diced carrots, harissa, olive oil, and a splash of orange juice. 3. Let the jam come to life by reducing it slowly until it reaches a jammy consistency (about 50% reduction). Drop a bit on a cold surface to check consistency – it should be thick, like a sweet and spicy embrace. 4. Once it’s reached jam-like perfection, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. To assemble: 1. Now comes the fun part! Lay out your “14 carat hummus” on a platter or individual plates making well-like whole in the middle for the rest. 2. Drizzle that fabulous preserved lemon all over, creating a burst of zesty excitement. 3. Spoon on that exquisite carrot jam. It’s like the jewel on the crown of your hummus empire. 4. Sprinkle the whole affair with freshly chopped coriander. It’s the final flourish that takes your hummus to dazzling heights. Chocolate and amarena Christmas log Recipe by: Cyril Lignac, Bar des Pres Prep time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 7 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: For the chocolate rolled biscuit: 3 organic whole eggs 4 organic egg whites 2 organic egg yolks 85g + 135g caster sugar 85g flour 50g cocoa powder Butter for the plate For the mascarpone whipped cream: 125g mascarpone 25cl of very cold 35% full fat liquid cream 65g caster sugar 1 vanilla pod For the decor: 3 tbsp cherry jam 2 tbsp tablespoon amarena cherry in syrup 40g dark chocolate shavings Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 210C. 2. In a salad bowl, whisk the egg whites with 85g of sugar so that they form a bird’s beak. Then in a second bowl, beat the yolks with the whole eggs and the 135g of ribbon sugar, add the flour and the cocoa powder with a spatula. Gently mix the two devices together. Pour into a buttered silicone-rimmed baking sheet or onto a silicone sheet placed on a baking sheet. Spread lightly to even out the biscuit using an angled spatula. Bake for 7 minutes. 3. At the end of cooking, gently unmold the biscuit upside down on a damp cloth, trim the edges to obtain a neat rectangle, roll in the cloth and leave to cool. 4. Split the vanilla pod in half and collect the vanilla pulp, place it in a ramekin. Use the pod to make vanilla sugar, for example. In a very cold salad bowl, pour the mascarpone, beat it lightly using a hand mixer, pour the very cold liquid cream, continue to whip and pour the sugar with the vanilla pulp, whipped cream. Set aside one half in a bowl and the other half in a plastic bag fitted with a size 10 plain nozzle. Chill for 1 hour. 5. Coat the biscuit with cherry jam, then with mascarpone whipped cream, add a few amarena cherries. Roll the biscuit without crushing it and place it in the dish. 6. On the log, place the rest of the mascarpone whipped cream using your pocket and make lines on top. Sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings and add 4 amarena cherries. Reserve the log in the fridge. Iberico wellington Recipe by: Monika Linton, Brindisa An alternative Christmas centrepiece dish or just a delicious dinner party recipe. Spain’s famous ibérico acorn-fed pork, with Galician chestnuts and serrano ham. Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 40 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 Brindisa Ibérico pork tenderloin (450g) 6 slices Brindisa serrano ham 75g Brindisa Galician cooked chestnuts 100g mushrooms ½ tbsp chopped rosemary 2 tbsp sherry wine 320g ready-rolled puff pastry 1 tbsp Brindisa extra virgin olive oil 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper to season Method: 1. To make the mushroom and chestnut duxelle: in a food processor, using the pulse function, blitz the mushrooms until they are the size of a grain of rice, then place them into a bowl. Repeat with the chestnuts then mix them with the mushrooms. 2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the mushrooms and chestnuts, along with the rosemary and the sherry wine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine has evaporated and the mixture has softened (10min approx). Reserve and leave the duxelle to cool. 3. Season the tenderloin and sear in a hot frying pan or on a griddle. Leave to cool. 4. When all the ingredients are at room temperature, lay the slices of ham in a sheet of cling film. Add a layer of the duxelle and then place the tenderloin on top. Wrap the tenderloin tightly with the help of the cling film. Let it rest in the fridge for at least a couple of hours. 5. Pre-heat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, gas mark 6. Unroll the pastry onto a baking sheet. Trim a 2cm strip off one long side and reserve. 6. Place the ham-wrapped tenderloin in the centre (having removed the cling film). Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg then fold the pastry to completely encase the tenderloin. 7. Use the reserved pastry to cut shapes to decorate the Wellington, then brush with the remaining egg. 8. Bake for 30 minutes. 9. Leave to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing to serve. Little tip: This recipe lends itself to advance preparation, perfect when entertaining. The whole Wellington can be made the day before, ready to bake for minimum stress! Sobrasada roast potatoes Recipe by: Brindisa in collaboration with Sophie Rushton-Smith These flavour packed roast potatoes can be served with a traditional Sunday roast or are delicious paired with a big salad or as a side. Prep time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes Serves: 3-4 Ingredients: 4-6 large Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and quartered Brindisa Arbequina Olive Oil 1 sprig of Rosemary Brindisa Mallorquín Mild Sobrasada Method: 1. Chop the potatoes into quarters and parboil them in a large pan of salted water for 15-20 minutes. 2. Once the potatoes are softened, drain them and give them a good shake in the colander to ruffle the edges up. 3. Add the potatoes to a large frying pan on a hot heat. Add to the pan olive oil, a big sprig of rosemary and chunks of sobrasada. 4. Cook the potatoes for around 20 minutes, turning them over at regular intervals so that each side is golden and crispy. Spanish cauliflower cheese Recipe by: Monika Linton, Brindisa A Spanish twist on a popular family classic. Prep time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 as a side 2 as a main with salad and crusty bread Ingredients: 500ml full fat milk 1 small onion 1 clove Bay leaf 1 large or 2 small heads of cauliflower 2 tbsp Brindisa Arbequina extra virgin olive oil 60g butter 25g plain flour 100g Brindisa Mahón cheese, grated plus extra for topping 50g Brindisa Galmesan cheese, grated plus extra for topping Nutmeg, grated Salt and pepper 50g panko breadcrumbs 2 tsp Brindisa Mallorcan unsmoked mild paprika 2 tbsp Brindisa capers Method: 1. Heat the milk with an onion studded with clove and the bay leaf and then leave to infuse for 15 mins. 2. Slice the cauliflower into 1 inch “steaks”. Lay out on a greaseproof paper covered baking tray. Brush with olive oil and roast at 200C, 180C fan, gas mark 6 for 20 mins, turning halfway and brushing the other side. They should have a nice touch of char. 3. Whilst they cook, melt the butter in a pan over a low to medium heat and then stir in the flour, stirring and cooking for a couple of minutes. 4. Remove the onion and bay leaf from the milk and gradually add to the butter and flour, whisking constantly until you have a smooth sauce. Then leave to simmer on the lowest heat for 5 mins until thickened, stirring from time to time. 5. Add the grated cheeses (reserving the extra for the topping), nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. 6. Transfer the cauliflower to a roasting dish and pour over the cheese sauce. Top with the remaining grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Put back in the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese has browned/or put under the grill. Finally dust with the paprika and sprinkle over the capers. Trout rillettes Recipe by: Skye Gyngell, Spring and Heckfield Place Ingredients: 350g fresh trout fillet, skin removed 175g butter Bay leaf 1 leek finely chopped 1 tbsp of Pernod 100ml white wine 150g smoked trout 4 tbsp creme fraiche Zest of 1 lemon Salt and pepper ½ cup clarified butter Dill to garnish Method: 1. Season the trout with salt and pepper. Heat two tablespoons of butter and sweat the leek for 10 mins until very soft, do not let the leek change in colour it must remain on a low heat. 2. Add trout and bay leaf, Pernod and wine. Cover with a lid or piece of parchment and cook for 2-3 mins over super low heat. The trout should be just cooked through. 3. Remove the fish and strain the liquid into a small pot. 4. Reduce liquid to two tbspn. Keep stirring to prevent the liquid from burning on the sides of the pan. 5. Flake the cooked trout with the smoked trout – then add creme fraiche, wine reduction, lemon zest and remaining butter (softened) mix together with a fork. Season with salt and pepper and serve. 6. It will keep well in the fridge for 2 days. Marmalade glazed ham Recipe by: Skye Gyngell, Spring and Heckfield Place Ingredients: 1 leg of ham 5 carrots 4 leeks 10 juniper berries 15 peppercorns 5 fresh bay leaves Whole Cloves 5 tbsp marmalade (or any other good-quality jam or strong marmalade) 4 tbsp Dijon mustard (or grainy, if you prefer) Method: 1. Place the ham in a bucket, cover with cold water and leave to soak for 24 hours. This is done to take the saltiness out of it. Remove the ham and then place it in a deep stockpot. 2. Roughly chop the carrots, celery and leeks and add them to the pot. Then add the juniper berries, peppercorns and bay leaves. Cover with cold water and bring to the boil. This can take up to one and a half hours. Turn down to a gentle simmer and cook for a further two hours. For the glaze: 2 tbsp marmalade 3 tbsp soft brown sugar, such as muscovado Finely grated zest and juice of one orange 150ml/5oz white wine A handful of cloves 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or grainy, if you prefer) – for serving Method: 1. To make the glaze, simply mix the marmalade, sugar, orange juice and zest and wine together until you have a loose paste. 2. Remove the skin from the cooked ham, leaving as much fat on as possible, score it evenly all over, and stud each diamond shape with a clove. Using a pastry brush, brush half the glaze evenly over the outside of the ham. Place in a baking tray on the middle shelf of the oven. Roast for 10 minutes then brush the rest of the glaze on top. Cook for 20 minutes or until sticky, golden brown and slightly set. 3. Serve with grainy mustard or chutney. Skye likes to serve this with dauphinoise potatoes and pickled red cabbage. Chicken-liver pâté Serves: 2 Ingredients: 500g/1lb chicken livers 200ml/7fl oz milk 200g/7oz unsalted butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped A small bunch of thyme, leaves only 2 fresh bay leaves 100ml/3 fl oz Cognac A generous grinding of black pepper Top tip: It is important to use the freshest chicken livers. Look for those pale in colour, as their flavour is mellower and sweeter. Method: 1. Soak the chicken livers in milk for two hours, then discard the milk. 2. Add four tablespoons of butter to a pan and place over a medium heat. Once the butter has melted and just begun to foam, add the onion and cook until soft and transparent – about 5 minutes. Now add the garlic, thyme and bay, and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the chicken livers and cook for 2-3 minutes: the livers should be brown on the inside and still pink in the middle. Add the Cognac, turn up the heat a little and cook until just slightly reduced. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaves. Allow to cool slightly then place in a food processor. Add the rest of the butter in small pieces, purée until smooth. 3. Line an eight-inch terrine mould with butter and spoon in the pâté. Allow to cool completely before covering with a thin layer of butter and placing in the fridge to chill and firm – a minimum of 6 hours. We like to drop a whole bay leaf on top of the butter as it cools, so it looks beautiful when you serve it at the table. Eat alongside toast, and a few cornichons if you like. Christmas pudding Recipe by: Skye Gyngell, Spring and Heckfield Place I unashamedly adore Christmas pudding and I’m perplexed by those who say they don’t. What could possibly be more tempting than a steaming pudding – irresistibly fragrant with a mix of spices, molasses, sugar, candied peel, dried fruit and brandy- arriving at the table? These puddings will happily keep for a year in the fridge, their flavour becoming even more delicious. Makes: 2 puddings, each serves 6 Ingredients: 360g suet grated 170g plain flour 180g fresh white breadcrumbs 150g candied peel 350g seedless raisins 350g currants 200g sultanas 170g dark muscovado sugar Grated zest of a lemon Grated zest of an orange ½ nutmeg grated ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon Juice of ½ a lemon 4 organic free-range large eggs, lightly beaten 100ml Armagnac 550ml whole milk Butter, to grease To serve: Small ladleful of brandy Method: 1. Stir all the pudding ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined; the mixture should feel quite wet. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and leave to stand in a cool place overnight. 2. The following day pack the mixture firmly into two lightly greased 1 litre pudding basins. Cover the surface with a disc of baking parchment, then cover each basin with a double layer of parchment to secure under the rim with string. Place a trivet to each of two large saucepans (or cook the pudding one at a time). Stand the basin(s) on the trivet(s). Pour in enough boiling water to come two-thirds of the way up the side of the basin and put the lid on. 3. Bring to the boil over a high heat, then lower the heat slightly and cook for 6 hours, topping up the pan with boiling water as necessary. Lift out the pudding basin and leave the pudding to cool to room temperature. Re-cover with clean baking parchment and a layer of foil and place in the fridge or store in a cool, dry cupboard until needed. 4. On Christmas morning, boil the pudding (as above) for 1½-2 hours. 5. Warm the brandy just before serving. Turn out the pudding into a warm plate, pour on the warm brandy and set alight. Bring the flaming pudding to the table. Serve brandy butter alongside, and perhaps a jug of thick pouring cream for those who prefer it. 6. Make your own brandy butter using just three ingredients: unsalted butter, icing sugar and Armagnac. The proportions don’t really matter- it’s the quality of the ingredients that counts. Allow 175g of unsalted butter for 6 generous servings. Beat the butter until soft and creamy, then beat in about 150g icing sugar and 2-3 tbsp Armagnac to taste. 7. To seal the Christmas pudding ready for steaming, cover with a generous double layer of baking parchment, placing it in the centre as shown (this allows room for the pudding to expand during steaming). Tie securely in place with kitchen string, positioning it tightly around the basin just below the rim. Leave a length of string to act as a handle for lifting the basin out of the pan. Meringue with chestnuts and cream Ingredients: 6 organic free range egg whites 360g caster sugar ¾ tsp vanilla extract Small jar of sweetened chestnut puree 4-6 tbsp double cream 70 per cent chocolate, for grating Icing sugar, for dusting Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 150C and line a baking tray. Place egg whites into an electric mixer, add a pinch of salt and whisk slowly. As the whites break down, increase the speed, adding the sugar gradually and the vanilla extract and whisking until stiff peaks form. Shape into 20 meringues on parchment paper, leaving room for them to expand in the oven. Place on the middle shelf, lower temperature to 120C and cook for 30 minutes, then leave to cool. To serve, spoon chestnut puree and a dash of cream on to each meringue. Finish with grated chocolate and icing sugar. Cured salmon with sweet mustard sauce Recipe by: Niklas Ekstedt and Therese Andersson, Ekstedt at The Yard This is a dish we have all year round, however, for Christmas we infuse it with some more festive flavours such as juniper, star anise and orange. The salmon would usually be served with fresh new potatoes and sweet mustard sauce. Ingredients: 500g salmon For the cure mix: 50g salt 50g sugar 10g blitz juniper berries 10g blitz star anis Sweet mustard sauce 1 tbsp mustard (half Dijon, half spice brown) 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp sugar ¾ cup neutral oil ¼ cup fresh chopped dill Salt, pepper to taste Method: For the cured salmon (takes 2-4 days): 1. Mix the salt, sugar, juniper berries, star anise. 2. Cover the pieces of salmon with the cure mix in a bag or on a deep tray, and leave covered in the fridge for 48 hours. 3. You will know when the salmon is ready when the end of the salmon is slightly hard to the touch and the salmon’s colour is slightly darker. 4. Serve in thin slices. For the mustard sauce: 5. Whisk mustard, vinegar and sugar, then add oil a tablespoon at a time to emulsify (thicken). 6. Finish with dill. Pickled herring Recipe by: Niklas Ekstedt and Therese Andersson, Ekstedt at The Yard Pickled herring can be be served with many different flavours, it is a type of preserved fish popular in Scandinavian. The herring is first salted, and then they are pickled in a mixture of vinegar, water, sugar and spices. We eat this with new potato and vasterbotten cheese served on crispy bread. This is something I always have in my fridge and eat year round, my favourite way to eat it is mustard herring. Ingredients: 420g plain herring For the pickled liquor: 50ml white wine vinegar 25g caster sugar 5 white peppercorns 1 red onion, finely chopped 3 cloves 2 bay leaves 1 tsp yellow mustard seed 1 carrot, finely chopped Small bunch of dill Method: 1. Bring the vinegar, sugar and 150ml water to a simmer in a small pan. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat. 2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, and pour over the brine and leave to cool completely. 3. Drain the herring and rinse in cold water, then add to the brine and leave in the fridge for at least one day before serving. To make mustard herring: 1. Mix together 1tbsp wholegrain mustard, 1tsp, Dijon mustard, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp white wine vinegar 50ml oil until you have a thick sauce. Add 1 tsp chopped dill. Swedish Christmas ham (julskinka) Recipe by: Niklas Ekstedt and Therese Andersson, Ekstedt at The Yard This is one of the dishes that you will find at all the Swedish Christmas tables. Swedish Christmas ham is made special by its mustard crumb topping, which is delicious and adds texture, crunch and a lovely tang from the mustard. This is best served straight out of the oven, when it is still a little bit warm. I like to eat a thin slice on top of a piece of crispy bread with a little bit of mustard on. Ingredients: 1 egg 3 tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt 60g bread crumble Method: 1. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, mustard, sugar, salt and half of the breadcrumb. 2. Once combined, spread the paste all over the top of the ham. Once you have an even layer on top, add the rest of the breadcrumbs evenly across the topping. Pop the ham in the oven on 185 degrees for 15-20 min. 3. Serve the whole Christmas ham on the table, and sliced as needed. Serve with a good sweet coarse mustard. Mumma Recipe by: Niklas Ekstedt and Therese Andersson, Ekstedt at The Yard Mumma is a Swedish beer cocktail that is traditionally served during the Christmas. Ingredients: 500ml lager 500ml stout 250ml lemonade 75ml madeira A splash of gin A splash of cardamom powder Method: 1. Pour everything gently into a large jug. Stir to combine. Serve in large wine or7 brandy glasses. Mulled wine Recipe by: Niklas Ekstedt and Therese Andersson, Ekstedt at The Yard We usually start the dinner with mulled wine, served a little bit warm with almonds and raisins. 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Football you cruel, wicked thing. For so long, it looked as though, as sure as the rain, a frustrated Paris Saint-Germain were set for a seventh defeat in nine against English opponents to leave their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stages in Newcastle’s hands. PSG threw everything at a bruised and battered Newcastle, but no matter how much they huffed and puffed they couldn’t break their curse. Their Champions League tale of woe was about to gain another chastening chapter. But sometimes battle-weary sides don’t always get what they deserve, as a Kylian Mbappe stoppage time penalty denied an injury-ravaged Newcastle a crucial victory in the cruellest fashion, with the help of the relentless villain of the piece: VAR. Newcastle fans around the city were in buoyant and rather philosophical mood ahead of the match, with no repeat of the clashes with PSG’s ultras on the eve of the encounter. They weren’t overly concerned about an impending defeat that would end their European adventure prematurely. Their depleted side surely did not have enough in the tank to best PSG on their own turf, not after they had put five past Monaco at the weekend. The Geordies, thousands of whom were ticketless, were in the French capital to have fun, regardless. Nothing gets the pulses racing like the modern-day phenomenon the traditionalists among us can really do without – the pre-match light show – and PSG’s was typically overextravagant. The home tifo game was strong, however, with Newcastle’s backline still thinking about the imagery as the match got under way and the hosts swarmed all over the startled group strugglers. Mbappe almost added a sublime finishing touch to an early slick move but was denied by Nick Pope in the away goal. PSG’s front three were breathing as one imposing beast. In the blink of an eye, however, Alexander Isak should have scored after being picked out by Miguel Almiron, only to quickly make amends by firing the visitors in front 24 minutes in, sending the away end into bewildered delirium. The opener owed much to the tenacity of Tino Livramento, who kept riding tackles, even as his feet seemed to be buckling with every step. Almiron shot for goal, Gianluigi Donnarumma made a mess of trying to palm the shot away and Isak was on hand to tap home – the Swede becoming the first Newcastle player since Alan Shearer against Inter Milan in 2003 to score an away Champions League goal. It was then a matter of settling in and doing what they could to get under the skin of their opponents – something that happens all too readily in these parts, especially against teams from across the Channel. Knowing there wasn’t cavalry of sufficient calibre on the bench to call upon to freshen things up, the visitors had to leave everything out there to complete their assassination of the Parisiens, and that is exactly what Eddie Howe got. Mbappe was the only one really looking like he had the ingenuity to unlock the resolute Geordie rearguard, missing an overhead kick early in the second half before sashaying his way into the penalty area to create an opening for Bradley Barcola, who had to score, only for Pope to fling out a hand to claw the ball away. Two big penalty appeals were waved away and the gesticulations turned into over-zealous protestations one too many times for the referee’s liking, earning several PSG players a caution. They were doing it again in Europe. A league double over the might of PSG – nobody saw this coming so soon into the Saudi regime. More pertinently, however, victory over AC Milan in their final group match in two week’s time and the knockout stages beckons. Mbappe flashed just wide right at the death, Ousmane Dembele, once the world’s second-most expensive player, was denied by another close-range Pope wondersave, while Barcola again fluffed his lines. It took a Livramento handball, spotted by VAR, to break Geordie hearts. Their knockout stage hopes are still alive, but it could, and should, have been so much more rosy. Read More Newcastle fans attacked in Paris before Champions League match On this day in 2015: Jamie Vardy scores in 11th game in a row Football rumours: Victor Osimhen keen on making Chelsea move The sporting weekend in pictures Chelsea’s Mauricio Pochettino reacts to 4-1 loss at Newcastle: ‘You blame yourself’ Erik ten Hag: Schedule has already crossed limits of what players can handle

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