Everyday Easy: Xmas

beef cheeks

🥗Healthier: pork cheeks

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Pork cheeks are leaner, while beef chuck is more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine reduces alcohol content, while grape juice is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

parsnips

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes provide similar sweetness, while carrots are more economical.

Prepare beef cheeks by seasoning with salt.

Sear beef cheeks in a pot until browned on both sides.

Add red wine to the pot and bring to a simmer.

Cook for about 30 minutes at 140 degrees Celsius without a lid.

Prepare parsnips by peeling and chopping them into pieces.

Boil parsnips in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender.

Drain parsnips and mash them with butter until smooth.

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