How to Use Cotswold Gold Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil: Festive Recipes and Tips for Christmas
Oct 02, 2025
How to Use Cotswold Gold Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil: Festive Recipes and Tips for Christmas
Introduction
Cotswold Gold Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil is the choice of discerning home cooks and professional chefs. Cold pressed on our family farm in the Cotswolds, this award-winning British oil brings a subtle, nutty flavour and exceptional nutritional benefits to your festive table. Used by leading chefs, including Prue Leith on ITV’s Cotswold Kitchen, our rapeseed oil is the perfect ingredient for elevating your Christmas cooking.
What is Cotswold Gold Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil?
Farm to bottle, every step of production happens on our Cotswolds farm. We grow, harvest, cold press, and bottle the oil ourselves, ensuring complete quality control at every stage.
Nutritionally, our oil stands out. It is rich in omega 3, vitamin E, and vitamin K. It contains less saturated fat than olive oil and has a balanced omega 6 to 3 ratio for heart health.
Our rapeseed oil has received multiple Great Taste Awards and is trusted by chefs such as Raymond Blanc and James Martin. The high smoke point makes it ideal for roasting and high-heat cooking.
Why Use Rapeseed Oil at Christmas?
For festive cooking, Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil is a healthier alternative to olive oil or butter. It helps you achieve golden, crisp roast potatoes and vegetables without burning. The subtle nutty flavour enhances both savoury and sweet holiday dishes.
Professional chefs use our oil for its versatility and performance. Prue Leith features it on her Cotswold Kitchen TV show, and it is a favourite in many top UK restaurants.
How to Use Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil for Christmas Cooking
Christmas Roast Potatoes
Parboil your potatoes, then toss them in Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil with a sprinkle of sea salt and fresh rosemary. Roast at a high temperature until they are crisp and golden.
Parboil your potatoes, then toss them in Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil with a sprinkle of sea salt and fresh rosemary. Roast at a high temperature until they are crisp and golden.
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Drizzle rapeseed oil over parsnips, carrots, and sprouts before roasting. This brings out their natural sweetness and creates a deliciously healthy side dish.
Drizzle rapeseed oil over parsnips, carrots, and sprouts before roasting. This brings out their natural sweetness and creates a deliciously healthy side dish.
Festive Baking
Replace butter with rapeseed oil in your Christmas cakes and puddings. The result is a lighter texture and a gentle nutty taste that works beautifully in festive desserts.
Replace butter with rapeseed oil in your Christmas cakes and puddings. The result is a lighter texture and a gentle nutty taste that works beautifully in festive desserts.
Homemade Dressings and Marinades
Blend rapeseed oil with vinegar, honey, and mustard for a vibrant winter salad dressing. It is also an excellent base for marinades for turkey, ham, or even festive canapés.
Blend rapeseed oil with vinegar, honey, and mustard for a vibrant winter salad dressing. It is also an excellent base for marinades for turkey, ham, or even festive canapés.
Edible Gifts
Fill a decorative bottle with Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil and pair it with an artisan vinegar. This makes a thoughtful and gourmet Christmas gift.
Fill a decorative bottle with Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil and pair it with an artisan vinegar. This makes a thoughtful and gourmet Christmas gift.
Festive Recipes and Serving Suggestions
Golden Roast Potatoes with Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil
Parboil Maris Piper potatoes, drain them, and toss with rapeseed oil, sea salt, and rosemary. Roast at 220°C, turning once, until they are crisp and golden brown.
Parboil Maris Piper potatoes, drain them, and toss with rapeseed oil, sea salt, and rosemary. Roast at 220°C, turning once, until they are crisp and golden brown.
Winter Salad with Rapeseed Oil Vinaigrette
Combine baby spinach, roasted beetroot, walnuts, and goat’s cheese. Dress with a vinaigrette made from rapeseed oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
Combine baby spinach, roasted beetroot, walnuts, and goat’s cheese. Dress with a vinaigrette made from rapeseed oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
Rapeseed Oil Chocolate Truffles
Use rapeseed oil instead of cream for a lighter, dairy-free truffle base. These make an elegant gift for friends and family.
Use rapeseed oil instead of cream for a lighter, dairy-free truffle base. These make an elegant gift for friends and family.
Where to Buy Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil
For a festive gift, explore our Festive Feasting Collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use rapeseed oil for roasting turkey and vegetables?
Yes, the high smoke point and mild flavour make it ideal for roasting both meats and vegetables.
Yes, the high smoke point and mild flavour make it ideal for roasting both meats and vegetables.
Is rapeseed oil healthier than olive oil?
Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil contains less saturated fat and more omega 3, vitamin E, and vitamin K than olive oil.
Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil contains less saturated fat and more omega 3, vitamin E, and vitamin K than olive oil.
What is the best oil for Christmas baking?
Rapeseed oil provides a light texture and subtle flavour, making it an excellent choice for festive cakes and puddings.
Rapeseed oil provides a light texture and subtle flavour, making it an excellent choice for festive cakes and puddings.
Conclusion
Cotswold Gold Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil is the premium choice for festive cooking and gifting. Trusted by top chefs and featured on national television, it brings quality, nutrition, and British provenance to your Christmas celebrations.
