Family having Christmas dinner at the dining table (Image: Getty) The lead-up to Christmas is always an exciting time – and each year it seems to start earlier and earlier. It’s never too soon to start preparing. By now, you should have an idea about what food to buy, where you’ll spend the big day … Read more
Preparing Christmas dinner after weeks of planning and stocking the fridge can be quite a daunting task. After the excitement of unwrapping presents and tidying up, the prospect of cooking a full roast dinner for the family can seem overwhelming. Not only do you have to peel and prepare the vegetables, but if you’re a … Read more
Roast potatoes are arguably one of the most important parts of a Christmas dinner, but there’s always a debate about how to cook them properly. Thankfully, TV chef Gordon Ramsay has shared the “secret” to mastering the popular dish, with the help of just three extra ingredients. The multi-Michelin starred chef says anyone planning to … Read more
Tom Kerridge has shared his secret to creating “amazing” Brussel sprouts this Christmas in a matter of minutes. The controversial Christmas dinner item is often overlooked during the festive period, but Tom believes with the right way of cooking and wisely chosen flavour, that could all change. Kicking things off, Tom says wok-frying sprouts instead … Read more
Cooking a turkey for Christmas dinner can often feel like an overwhelming job, with timings, basting and stuffing to juggle alongside all the trimmings. When it comes to the best way to prepare a turkey for Christmas Day, chef Sophie Nahmad, lead recipe developer from meal box service Gousto, says that your prep should start … Read more
Cooking a Christmas dinner is often a stressful ordeal as you juggle items going in an out of an oven. But, a cookery writer in Kent has reimagined Christmas dinner preparation by relying entirely on air fryers, proving the versatility of these trendy kitchen appliances. Beverley Jarvis, a self-professed “air fryer bore” from Ashford, is … Read more
With Christmas dinner preparations set to begin in just a day or so, novice chefs may be starting to worry about roasting their turkey perfectly. The legendary task of preparing, cooking and serving the festive meal can take years to master. However, help is at hand on the Gordon Ramsay Restaurant website, where turkey enthusiasts … Read more
Asda has issued a warning to shoppers with an item limit per customer before Christmas. The supermarket has waded into the Christmas dinner price wars after it slashed the cost of several festive food essentials down to just 8p each. In the run up to Christmas, several retailers had launched 15p Christmas veg offers, but … Read more
Morrisons has cut the price of items including turkeys and Champagne for all shoppers after a system glitch hit its loyalty card on Monday, but some customers may face delayed Christmas orders. The supermarket chain is offering 10% off an entire shop on Monday and Christmas Eve for its loyalty card holders, and discounted prices … Read more
Sam Milner, author and air fryer expert, has been cooking her roast dinners in the appliance for years and has shared exactly what can be cooked in it. Sam said: “We bought our first air fryer in 2012, long before the air fryer became popular. We found ourselves experimenting with more and more food, seeing … Read more
