Avoid ‘watery’ Brussels sprouts by cooking vegetable ‘properly’ with chef’s easy tips

Avoid ‘watery’ Brussels sprouts by cooking vegetable ‘properly’ with chef’s easy tips

Brussels sprouts are typically part of many roast dinners during the winter months, but especially a Christmas one. This is because they grow well during the winter months, and they are ready to eat around the festive period. Whether you love them or hate them, an expert has shared how to “properly” cook the green … Read more

Roast potato mistake everyone makes that causes them to go soggy with no ‘crisp’

Roast potato mistake everyone makes that causes them to go soggy with no ‘crisp’

Roast potatoes are a festive favourite, and getting them just right can elevate your Christmas dinner to new heights. While the table may be laden with various dishes, nothing quite compares to a roast potato that’s fluffy on the inside and encased in a crispy, flavourful shell. For those taking on the task of making … Read more

How to make Christmas dinner for entire family – costing £3.50 a head

How to make Christmas dinner for entire family – costing £3.50 a head

It’s no shock Christmas is an expensive time, and for many, it means catching up financially for the months after. But at its core, Christmas is about appreciating what you have and spending time with your nearest and dearest, and it doesn’t have to include spending an absolute fortune – especially on dinner, as you … Read more

Gordon Ramsay ‘pro tips’ to cook Christmas dinner like a chef

Gordon Ramsay ‘pro tips’ to cook Christmas dinner like a chef

Gordon Ramsay has revealed his ‘pro tips’ to cook a Christmas dinner like a professional chef while avoiding unnecessary stress. The chef says the secret to a successful Christmas dinner comes down to preparation, as he urges cooks to get ahead of themselves by starting the main course on Christmas Eve. In a TikTok video, … Read more

I tried the £16.50 Christmas dinner in Morrisons — one item was a disappointment

I tried the £16.50 Christmas dinner in Morrisons — one item was a disappointment

The turkey roast dinner at Morrisons cafe (Image: MEN) The saying goes that the best things in life are worth waiting for. And with that in mind, I made my way to Morrison’s this week to try something that shoppers have been eagerly awaiting: its festive menu. While most of the big supermarket chains like … Read more

Don’t make a big deal of forgetting those festive finishing touches

Don’t make a big deal of forgetting those festive finishing touches

The big Christmas food shop can be planned with extreme precision but, however careful you are, something will always be left off the list. When plans change, when sprouts burn or when you just run out of foil, your local SPAR can help.  Shopping at your local SPAR means avoiding the crowds in out-of-town supermarkets … Read more

Mary Berry adds unique ingredient to her parsnips so they become ‘extra crispy’

Mary Berry adds unique ingredient to her parsnips so they become ‘extra crispy’

Mary Berry, the beloved former Bake Off star and national treasure, has amazed fans with her secret for making the perfect crispy parsnips. Parsnips are the perfect addition to a Christmas dinner, but roasting them with oil alone doesn’t always promise crispiness. But the celebrity chef has one trick that is guaranteed to ensure perfection. … Read more

Shoppers rave over £23 kitchen item that will completely transform Christmas

Shoppers rave over £23 kitchen item that will completely transform Christmas

Shoppers are raving over a kitchen item will add a novelty element to your Christmas dinner this year. Fans say that if you’re looking to spice up your Christmas dinner and create an entertaining, memorable and different dinner this year – you’ll want to buy this £23 item. A TikTok shows a chocolate fountain being … Read more

Younger Brits want chips over roasties with their Christmas dinner

Younger Brits want chips over roasties with their Christmas dinner

A Christmas dinner stand-off is looming as almost 80% of younger adults are demanding that roasties are ditched in favour of chips on the big day itself. The issue is set to be more contentious than who gets to sit where or whether to dine before, during, or after the King’s Speech – as 98% … Read more

Christmas Controversy: ‘Most Hated’ Mum’s £200 Family Feast Triggers Outrage

Christmas Controversy: ‘Most Hated’ Mum’s £200 Family Feast Triggers Outrage

A mother-of-four, Carla Bellucci, 42, has announced that she will charge her family £200 per person for their Christmas Day roast, stating that guests will need to leave by 8:30 pm. The Controversial And Costly Christmas Day Roast In a recent video, Bellucci explains that the price includes a three-course meal with a glass of … Read more