{"id":350,"date":"2018-06-05T15:10:06","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T13:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/?p=350"},"modified":"2018-06-05T15:10:06","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T13:10:06","slug":"a-winter-delight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/2018\/06\/05\/a-winter-delight\/","title":{"rendered":"A Winter Delight"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"arIndex_0\"><strong>Creamy Mussel Hot Pot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"arIndex_1\">Delicious, affordable and super-easy to cook; creamy mussel hot pot can be served as a starter or as a main meal. This mussel hot pot is the perfect dish to fend off the nippy chill in the air, as we head into the winter months.<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_2\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"IMG-responsive alignnone wp-image-352 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_596037071_edit.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Winter Recipe - Mussel Hot Pot\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_596037071_edit.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_596037071_edit.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_596037071_edit.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_596037071_edit.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_3\">The best news? This meal can be made using just one dish, which means your clean-up time is cut down and more time can be spent enjoying family and friends. Best served with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc to compliment the meal, and don\u2019t forget the crusty bread for dipping into the mouth-watering creamy sauce!<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_4\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"IMG-responsive alignnone wp-image-355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_707925466_edit.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Winter Recipe\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_707925466_edit.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_707925466_edit.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_707925466_edit.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_707925466_edit.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"arIndex_5\">\u00a0<strong>The Essentials:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"arIndex_6\"><strong>Serves: 6 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20-25 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"arIndex_7\">A knob of butter<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_8\">A splash of olive oil<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_9\">1 large onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_10\">\u00bd tsp. cinnamon<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_11\">2 garlic cloves, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_12\">A large pinch of salt<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_13\">200ml white wine<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_14\">300ml cream<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_15\">A handful of fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_16\">5 kg fresh mussels<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_17\">1 lemon, juiced<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_18\">A handful of chives, chopped<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_19\">6 spring onions, sliced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"arIndex_20\">\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"IMG-responsive alignnone wp-image-389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled.png?resize=1200%2C497&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ingredients\" width=\"1200\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled.png?resize=300%2C124&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled.png?resize=768%2C318&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled.png?resize=1024%2C424&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"arIndex_21\"><strong>The \u2018Muscle\u2019:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"arIndex_22\">In a big pot or pan, heat butter and olive oil.<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_23\">Saut\u00e9 onion in the butter and oil until translucent.<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_24\">Add the garlic and fry for another 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_25\">Add the white wine and reduce until the mixture is halved.<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_26\">Add the cream and parsley, simmer for 5-10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_27\">Boil until a good flavour and consistency has been achieved.<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_28\">Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_29\">Add the defrosted mussels, cover and steam for 10-12 minutes, shake the pan a couple of times to move the mussels around a little. Discard any mussels that have not opened.<\/li>\n<li id=\"arIndex_30\">Add the lemon juice, chives and spring onion to finish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p id=\"arIndex_31\"><strong><em>If you are making this dish for guests and want to flex a bit, spread garlic mayonnaise on your crusty bread to tantalise the taste buds. Don&#8217;t forget to place a large bowl on the table for the empty shells. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_32\">If you need more reasons to enjoy the winter season, then be sure to also read our 8 Reasons Why We Love Winter in South Africa. <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8Q4S4-5O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Click here<\/u><\/a> to check it out\u2026<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_33\">[Recipe adapted from Yuppiechef Online<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_34\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yuppiechef.com\/spatula\/a-classic-mussel-recipe-best-served-with-crusty-bread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.yuppiechef.com\/spatula\/a-classic-mussel-recipe-best-served-with-crusty-bread\/<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creamy Mussel Hot Pot Delicious, affordable and super-easy to cook; creamy mussel hot pot can be served as a starter or as a main meal. 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