Croquettes with Honey Glazed Ham and Brussel Sprouts

• Ham- 500g piece
• 1 x Cinnamon sticks
• 5 x Star Anise
• Large pot of boiling water

For the glaze:

• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

Method:

1. Put the ham in a large pan and cover with cold water. Add the cinnamon and star anise. Bring to the boil, then turn down and simmer for around 30 minutes. Scoop off any scum that rises to the top every now and then.
2. Carefully pour the liquid away then let the ham cool while you heat the oven to 180.
3. Lift the ham into a roasting tin. Mix the glaze ingredients in a jug. Pour half over the ham. Turn the ham around a few times during cooking. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 mins before carving.

Green Isle Potato Croquettes

• 8 croquettes

Method:

1. Place the Green Isle Croquettes on a baking tray in the centre of a pre-heated oven. Turn the croquettes once during cooking.
2. Fan assisted oven: Bake for 14-16 minutes in a pre-heated oven 220°C/Gas mark 7 until crisp and golden.
3. Conventional oven: Bake for 14-16 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 230°C/Gas mark 8 until crisp and golden.

Brussels Sprouts Ingredients:

• 10 brussels sprouts
• 1 handful walnuts, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp maple syrup

Method:

1. Boil: Place the required amount of Green Isle Brussels Sprouts into boiling water. Cover, bring back to the boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
2. Drain and set aside for a few minutes to cool. Chop each brussels sprout in half and place in an oven proof dish. Scatter the walnuts on top and drizzle in maple syrup. Pop in the oven for 15 minutes or until the brussels sprouts begin to get crispy

Yogurt Dressing Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Natural Yogurt
• 1 tbsp blue cheese

Method:

1. Combine the yogurt and cheese in a small bowl and mix well.
2. On a plate combine the croquettes, brussels sprouts and a slice of ham. Drizzle with the yoghurt dressing and enjoy.