Festive FLAVOUR FUSION

MENU STARTER Bacon butternut blackberry bites MAIN Parsnip tarte tatin SIDE Brussels sprouts with maple syrup and bacon DESSERT Gingerbread and Drambuie roulade COCKTAIL Festive espresso Martini Bacon butternut blackberry bites Blackberries are regarded as fairy fruit in Celtic folklore, and it’s easy to see why with these delicate bites. Sweet, tangy and salty, this fusion will charm your guests as a starter or canapé. Makes 24 Shopping list 400g butternut squash1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper24 blackberries12 sage leaves, halved12 rashers streaky bacon, halved lengthways to make 24 strips1 tbsp maple syrup24 cocktail sticks Method 1 Preheat the oven to 200ºC/fan 180ºC/gas mark 6. Peel and deseed the butternut squash, then cut it into 24 cubes about 5cm square. Place in a roasting tin, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for around 20 minutes until the squash is just…