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Tidings of comfort food and joy Chef’s Christmas Tip "Get someone else to do it! Failing that, be prepared and don’t overcomplicate things. Cook dishes that make you and your family happy – it’s all about great flavours and quality ingredients." Join the Cosy Club and get into your Christmas comfort zone MENU Let this Club take the stresses of Christmas cooking so you can relax. Cosy Clubs pride themselves on offering informal eating and drinking in eccentrically decorated vintage venues that recall both the British empire and the village hall. Their festive feast kicks off with tapas to share, settles down to classics with a twist and after indulgent puddings comes to a triumphant finish with an optional cheese course. There will be plenty of opportunity to party afterwards with a well-appointed bar and pages of cocktails to choose from. 41 Cosy Club 34 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LG www.cosyclub.co.uk 01202 509723 Talking Turkey Chef Adam Hughes talk us through dinner Q. What’s your favourite dish on your Christmas menu this year and why? A. Our pot-roast cherry orchard pork belly; the red cabbage is spiced with cinnamon and star anise. Q. Sum up your Christmas menu: A. The Cosy Club Christmas menu is a traditional festive feast, served in an alternative way. Sharing tapas to start, an indulgent main course and a delicious dessert to end with. Q. What should we order if we want something a bit different? A. The sharing tapas is an alternative to usual starters. The chorizo sausage rolls, smoked salmon Bellini and popcorn brie never fail to surprise! Q. How do you do your turkey? A. Our turkey dish is Sussex turkey and smoked bacon pie. Q. Which of your Christmas side dishes never fails? www.menu-dorset.co.uk A. It wouldn’t be Christmas dinner with sprouts – done imaginatively they really add a special something. Q. What would you have for dessert? A. The chocolate fondant, cheesecake and the plum pudding! Q. What can you expect from the Cosy Club this Christmas? A. Our menu mixes things up a bit and our imaginative approach to festive dining should satisfy foodies! {