{"id":8708,"date":"2023-11-08T18:48:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T18:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sundaysoupblog.com\/?p=8708"},"modified":"2023-11-08T18:48:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T18:48:54","slug":"i-tried-leons-ultimate-christmas-menu-and-the-gravy-was-the-star-of-the-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundaysoupblog.com\/everyday-meals\/i-tried-leons-ultimate-christmas-menu-and-the-gravy-was-the-star-of-the-show\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I tried Leon&#8217;s ultimate Christmas menu and the gravy was the star of the show&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/Leon-Christmas-menu-Festive-Feast-Wrap-5056141.jpg?r=1699467890642\"><\/p>\n<p>You know it&#8217;s the start of the festive season when the Christmas menus start to drop, and next week Leon will join the masses as it unveils its noel offering.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Launching on November 15, the Christmas menu will see the return of some fan favourites as well as some new indulgent treats to get you feeling festive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Kicking off the new menu is the star of the show, the Festive Feast Wrap &#8211; a dish Leon claims to be inspired by an episode of Friends (if you&#8217;re a fan you&#8217;re sure to remember Ross&#8217;s Christmas leftover sandwich, the Moist Maker).<\/p>\n<p>Bite into succulent turkey braised in their festive gravy, paired with pork stuffing balls, bacon, and a tangy cranberry and orange sauce, bundled up with Aioli, lettuce and crispy onions. Priced at \u00a37.99.<\/p>\n<p>The gravy is the real treat here &#8211; and available as a separate gravy pot at just 99p. The Miso and porcini flavoured sauce is smooth, buttery and delicious, a rich umami flavour perfect for dunking your waffle fries. Or your halloumi wrap. Or just tuck in with a spoon, it&#8217;s that good. It&#8217;s also vegetarian, so perfect for those of us often left feeling left out at Christmas menu launch time!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/Leon-turkey-curry-5056277.jpg?r=1699467890707\"><\/p>\n<p>Back and better than ever, the \u00a37.99 Turkey Christmassaman Curry features marinated turkey, roast potatoes and carrot, cooked in a rich coconutty sauce and served with crispy onions and pink kraut.<\/p>\n<p>For those of you with a sweet tooth, you&#8217;ve not been left out. The Nutty Choc &amp; Blood Orange Porridge (RRP \u00a33.49) features blood orange curd, chocolate, hazelnut and cashew butter, juicy mandarin segments, and a delightful crunch of cacao nibs.<\/p>\n<p>While the \u00a33.85 Spiced Christmas Latte infused with a signature blend of spices and almond syrup and topped with dark chocolate is sure to fill even the biggest Grinch with holiday cheer.<\/p>\n<p>LEON\u2019s Christmas Menu launches November 15 at all LEON Restaurants. 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