Looking for a showstopper roast without the basting, Iceland may have the answer and if not, it is perfect for Boxing Day too I'm fortunate that my husband takes on the task of cooking Christmas dinner at our house, and he does a fantastic job. However, it's a lot of work, especially getting the turkey just right. This got me thinking about changing things up this year and letting my husband serve a fabulous roast without all the basting.
Frozen food specialists Iceland might have just the solution. As part of their luxury Christmas range, Iceland is offering a 'Luxury Perfect Beef Wellington' with pork and mushroom stuffing wrapped in all butter puff pastry. It claims to serve six and is priced at £26.
But is it worth it? After defrosting in the fridge overnight, the Wellington requires no preparation (except an optional egg wash) and is easy to cook - just pop it in the oven. We usually turn things over halfway through cooking in our oven, as not all ovens are created equal and nobody wants a soggy bottom, reports the Mirror . While the Wellington is cooking, you can prepare the vegetables and gravy, or whatever else you fancy.
I must say, it smelled incredible while it was cooking, and the cute pastry stars added a lovely festive touch. Removing it from the oven and carving it felt very grand, and I could easily see myself serving this instead of a turkey on December 25th. For £26, you get a generous amount of meat in this dish, which could easily serve six.
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