Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
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Greetings!
Season's Greetings! Christmas is just around the corner so this month's newsletter is full of treats to help you get into the festive spirit! We've got a Christmas quiz, a couple of Christmas recipes and of course our Christmas themed caption competition for you to try your hand at.
You can also check out the CIPD's Christmas game "Jolly-up your boss" - back by popular demand!
All of us at LCP hope you have a relaxing Christmas break and wish you all the best for 2013!
Latest from the LCP blog:
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Christmas Recipes
Turkey Curry (Serves 4)
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp olive oil
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25g/1oz unsalted butter
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1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
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2.5cm/1in knob of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
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1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
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8 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tbsp ground turmeric
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½ tsp chilli powder
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1 tsp garam masala
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1 tsp ground coriander seeds
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2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
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1 butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into cubes
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570ml/1pt chicken or turkey stock
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125ml/4fl oz yoghurt
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85ml/3fl oz double cream
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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6 large handfuls roast turkey, chopped
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1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Preparation:
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Heat the oil and butter in a large non-stick casserole pot.
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Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic, ginger, chilli, cardamom, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and ground coriander. Cook over a medium heat until the onion is soft, being careful not to burn the spices.
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Add the potatoes and butternut squash and cook until the potato begins to stick to the bottom of the pan slightly.
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Add the stock and bring to the boil. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes and butternut squash are tender.
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Stir in the yoghurt and cream, then add the lemon juice.
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Add the cooked turkey, fold in and simmer to heat through.
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Sprinkle with coriander leaves and serve immediately.
Reindeer Cupcakes (12 Cupcakes)
Ingredients:
- For the chocolate icing
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- To decorate
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- giant chocolate buttons
- crisp-coated chocolates (such as Smarties or M&Ms)
- mini pretzels
- black writing icing
- mini marshmallows, sliced
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Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases.
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Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs until well combined. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder and mix until combined. Fold in the milk, melted chocolate and Irish cream liqueur, if using.
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Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until well risen and lightly firm to the touch. Remove the cakes from the tin and set aside to cool on a cooling rack.
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For the icing, heat the chocolate and cream in a saucepan over a low heat until the chocolate has melted. Whisk the mixture until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
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To decorate the cupcakes, spread the icing over the top of the cupcakes. Spoon the remaining icing into an icing bag fitted with a small nozzle.
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Press a chocolate button onto the cake as a nose, then stick a crisp-coated chocolate on top using a little icing. Stick on two slices of marshmallows as the eyes, and use the black writing icing for the pupils. Stick on the pretzels as the ears.
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In the spotlight:
Test your Christmas knowledge!
We've come up with a festive quiz for you and your colleagues to enjoy this winter!
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This Month's Caption Competition
Click here to take part in this month's caption competition - best one wins a £5 Amazon voucher.
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LCP
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LCP is a Sussex-based firm that provides bespoke management training, leadership development, business consultancy and coaching.Learning Consultancy Partnership LLP
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