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Christmas lunch tips

I would think that Christmas lunch is the one meal each year that we try our hardest to do perfectly.  We have spent quite a few pounds on the turkey, food, drink, etc., invited friends and family and then start to worry whether we can cope with it all.  Worry not - here are some...
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Sage and onion stuffing

Sage and onion stuffing is a great accompaniment to any roast dinner meal, including your Christmas lunch. This uses a sage and onion mix for the stuffing.

Mince pies

This cake recipe is for mince pies. If you are looking for a mince pies recipe, this recipe is all you need.

Christmas Eve food preparations

Here is your essential guide to Christmas Eve food preparations. The more you can get done today, the easier the cooking will be on Christmas Day.

Chipolata sausages

These chipolata sausages are common in the UK and are most often associated with Christmas time. However, they are great at any time of the year.  They are often relatively thin and short in size.  Chipolata sausages are quick and easy to cook and taste great. There really is no excuse for not putting them...
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Carving turkey

The turkey has been roasted, removed from the oven, covered loosely with tin foil to keep warm and been allowed to rest, and everything else is cooked and ready to dish up. So, it’s time to carve the turkey. Hopefully you have found room somewhere to warm your dinner plates.

Bread sauce

This recipe for bread sauce is quick and easy to make. This bread sauce recipe uses breadcrumbs and a cloute to make a delicious sauce.

Bacon rolls

Bacon rolls are a great accompaniment to many dishes. This is a simple bacon recipe that only takes a few minutes to prepare and cook. Cooking bacon in mini rolls presents the bacon nicely on any dinner plate.

Brandy sauce

This recipe is for brandy sauce. If looking for brandy sauce recipes, this straightforward recipe should be ideal.

Christmas lunch menu and guide

Here is your essential Christmas lunch menu and guide. Top tips to ensure your Christmas lunch is fantastic with our great tasting menu.