Your Secret Christmas Ingredient: spred for Garlic Bread, Turkey & Roast Potatoes
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Your Secret Christmas Ingredient: spred for Garlic Bread, Turkey & Roast Potatoes
The most versatile ingredient on your Christmas table
From the moment you switch on the oven to the last bite of leftovers, spred earns its place as the hardest-working jar in your fridge. It’s a plant-based garlic butter alternative that brings instant flavour to almost every festive dish; rich, garlicky, and effortless.
Why chefs love spred at Christmas
- Multi-use magic: marinade, baste, spread, or toss - one jar, endless flavour.
- Time-saving: no peeling, chopping, or pressing garlic cloves.
- Vegan & allergen-friendly: dairy-free, gluten-free, and suitable for everyone at the table.
- Eco-friendly refills: less plastic, more planet-friendly feasting.
Festive recipe: Garlic Bread Wreath
This pull-apart wreath makes a stunning centrepiece for your table; or the perfect side for your Christmas mains.
Ingredients
- 1 round loaf or 12 small bread rolls
- 4 tbsp spred 40%
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Pinch of salt
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (fan).
- If using a round loaf, cut cross-hatch slits ¾ through to form pull-apart pieces.
- Mix spred, parsley and salt; brush or spoon into the cuts.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until golden and aromatic.
More ways to use spred this Christmas
🦃 Garlic & Herb Turkey Marinade
Mix spred 60% with lemon juice, rosemary, and thyme. Rub under turkey skin before roasting for incredible aroma and golden crisp skin.
🥔 Roast Potatoes with spred
After parboiling, toss potatoes in melted spred before roasting. The natural oils create unbeatable crunch while the stoneground garlic infuses deep flavour.
🥕 Vegetables & Stuffing Boost
Brush parsnips, carrots or stuffing balls with spred 20% before roasting; a quick hack for rich caramelisation and garlicky depth.
Pro tip: choose your garlic strength
- 20% – gentle, perfect for sides and vegetables
- 40% – balanced for bread and marinades
- 60% – bold for roasts, gravies and serious garlic fans
Why spred belongs in your festive fridge
This isn’t just a spread — it’s your shortcut to richer, tastier, faster Christmas cooking. Stoneground garlic, natural oils, and a sustainable refill system make spred your new holiday essential.
FAQs
Can spred replace butter in Christmas recipes?
Yes. Use it anywhere you’d use garlic butter or oil — roasting, sautéing, or spreading.
Does spred work with meat and vegetables?
Absolutely. It complements everything from turkey and sprouts to roast potatoes and bread.
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