How to make braised red cabbage for Christmas dinner – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass

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Post date December 4, 2024

A boldly flavoured traditional Christmas side that’s always a winner when paired with richer meats Braised red cabbage is a relatively recent addition to my Christmas dinner, a contribution from the Scottish branch of the family, though I can’t find evidence it’s any more common in Scotland. Sweet and sour and festively spiced, it’s a […]
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