insideKENT Magazine Issue 68 - November 2017 | Page 106

FOOD+DRINK
A Make-ahead CHRISTMAS cont.
Sage Stuffing
This stuffing is not only
delicious (especially when
roasted inside your Christmas
turkey), but it can be made
weeks in advance – all you need
to do is add water and a few pats
of butter to serve.
Serves: 12
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Ingredients: Method:
• 1 1/2 cups cubed thick
wholemeal bread
• 1 1/2 cups cubed thick white
bread
• 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
• 1 tsp celery salt
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp sage 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake bread 8-10 minutes until just brown. Let cool.
2. Mix bread crumbs, crumbled bouillon cubes and all herbs/seasonings.
3. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag until ready to use.
4. To prepare: Put stuffing mixture into a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups boiling
water and 4 tbsp melted butter – stir thoroughly until all breadcrumbs have
absorbed water (add more water 1 tbsp at a time if needed). Serve immediately,
or stuff turkey using turkey cooking method.