Samantha Simmonds

  • Spruce up your sprouts: Curried Brussels with mango chutney recipe

    Brussels sprouts. They’re a non-negotiable when it comes to Crimbo dinner, but how many of us actually enjoy them? According to a recent survey, they’re the third most hated food in Britain and just under half of us actively abhor them.  But are they getting a raw deal? We honey-roast our parsnips, glaze our carrots, braise our cabbage and… boil our sprouts. Side-serving of mush, anyone? Last year, my family quite literally got a raw deal, when we decided to microwave the little blighters in an attempt to circumvent the ‘mush’ situation. ...