Articles for Christmas Dinner

25 ways to transform your Christmas dinner with genius tips from top chefs, from why you should add cocoa to gravy to the simple ways to revamp carrots, ham and spuds
3 days, 3 hours ago

25 ways to transform your Christmas dinner with genius tips from top chefs, from why you should add cocoa to gravy to the simple ways to revamp carrots, ham and spuds

Daily Mail  

Are you fed up of dry turkey, soggy sprouts and lumpy gravy? JAZZ UP SPROUTS WITH MARMITE BUTTER Liam Walsh, executive chef at Smiths of Smithfield, says you should never boil your sprouts; fry them up for maximum flavour – before adding a secret ingredient. ROAST THE TURKEY ON THE BBQ If the weather's dry on Christmas Day, consider ditching …

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I'm Britain's most tattooed mother, I can't give my children Christmas dinner as supermarket staff are too scared of me
3 days, 3 hours ago

I'm Britain's most tattooed mother, I can't give my children Christmas dinner as supermarket staff are too scared of me

Daily Mail  

A mother who claims to be the UK's most tattooed is worried she might not have a Christmas dinner for her children - because her ink scares supermarket staff. The mother said simple tasks have become more difficult due to her appearance, and her Christmas lunch is now 'in limbo' as she can't easily shop at the supermarket. Melissa Sloan, …

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I'm charging my family and friends £75 for Christmas dinner - there will be no turkey and my wife thinks I'm mad, but I'm not worried about being labelled a Scrooge
3 days, 15 hours ago

I'm charging my family and friends £75 for Christmas dinner - there will be no turkey and my wife thinks I'm mad, but I'm not worried about being labelled a Scrooge

Daily Mail  

For many, the festive period is usually a time of giving. But with a cost-of-living crisis, one Scrooge-like businessman has decided that he will charge family and friends £75 to attend his Christmas dinner. Richard Carter, owner of card reader company Lopay, says he is tired of always footing the bill and being the one left buying others rounds during …

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I'm a mother-of-seven but manage to cook Christmas dinner for £25 and I get the kids' presents from Facebook
4 days, 3 hours ago

I'm a mother-of-seven but manage to cook Christmas dinner for £25 and I get the kids' presents from Facebook

Daily Mail  

A mother-of-seven has revealed how she's doing the festive season on a tight budget. Mother-of-seven Tess Giddings, 36, from Bournemouth, revealed how she's doing the festive season on a tight budget Tess said Christmas dinner doesn't have to cost a fortune, saying for nine of them, it costs £25. Tess often hits the headlines due to her savvy tips and …

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An essential Christmas dinner item is under threat from global warming
5 days, 4 hours ago

An essential Christmas dinner item is under threat from global warming

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dr Meacham-Hensold, of the Realising Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency project led by the UIUC, said the work aimed to meet …

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Cost of Christmas dinner in 2024 revealed - and why it’s not bad news for everyone
1 week ago

Cost of Christmas dinner in 2024 revealed - and why it’s not bad news for everyone

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Turkey has jumped from £4.21 per kilo to £4.29, an increase of four per …

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Model claims she was barred from friends’ Christmas dinner for being ‘too attractive’
1 week, 2 days ago

Model claims she was barred from friends’ Christmas dinner for being ‘too attractive’

Hindustan Times  

A 34-year-old model and former Miss Bumbum winner from São Paulo, Brazil, claims she was excluded from her friends’ Christmas dinner due to concerns about her looks. Accusations of insecurity among friends “I’ve been banned from Christmas dinner because the women think I’ll steal their men,” Smith told NeedToKnow. “They’re worried I might tempt their husbands and boyfriends.” Smith, who …

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Christmas dinner: Northerners and southerners split over mashed potatoes in festive lunch
1 week, 3 days ago

Christmas dinner: Northerners and southerners split over mashed potatoes in festive lunch

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Northerners are nearly twice as likely as southerners to say …

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Stress-free Christmas dinner tips: Plan, cook and avoid leftovers
1 week, 6 days ago

Stress-free Christmas dinner tips: Plan, cook and avoid leftovers

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Know what needs to be ready at what time and plan your space well.” …

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The only Christmas side dish recipes you’ll need, from Jamie Oliver to Tom Kerridge
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The only Christmas side dish recipes you’ll need, from Jamie Oliver to Tom Kerridge

The Independent  

Christmas dinner is only as good as its sides. Ingredients: 200g Brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved with tough outer layer removed 100g smoked pancetta or streaky bacon, chopped into lardons 100ml chicken stock 50g chilli jam or XO sauce 20ml vegetable oil 10g picked Thai basil 1 tbsp fish sauce ½ tsp caster sugar 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 …

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A nation divided over Brussels sprouts! Poll reveals which cities hate controversial Christmas staple the most
2 weeks, 2 days ago

A nation divided over Brussels sprouts! Poll reveals which cities hate controversial Christmas staple the most

Daily Mail  

Brussels sprouts are often the most divisive part of Christmas dinner and spark furious debate between families. There is a similar dislike of Brussels sprouts in Scotland as 10 per cent of people in Edinburgh and Glasgow don’t want it on their plate. Brussels sprouts are a controversial addition to the Christmas dinner plate, with many Brits finding them bitter …

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The only 10 Christmas dinner recipes you’ll ever need
3 weeks, 4 days ago

The only 10 Christmas dinner recipes you’ll ever need

The Independent  

There’s something uniquely British about overthinking Christmas dinner. Ingredients: For the brine: 6.5kg free-range turkey 5 litres water 2 tsp table salt 2 tsp black peppercorns 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp whole cloves ½ tsp caraway seeds Star anise 1 tbsp dark brown sugar 250ml white wine ½ tsp mustard seeds 2 onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed For roasting …

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Heston Blumenthal hikes price of a Christmas dinner at the Fat Duck to an eye-watering £450-per-head (and it's not even available on December 25!)
2 months ago

Heston Blumenthal hikes price of a Christmas dinner at the Fat Duck to an eye-watering £450-per-head (and it's not even available on December 25!)

Daily Mail  

Heston Blumenthal has hiked the price of Christmas dinner at his Fat Duck restaurant to a staggering £450 per person. The ten-course menu will allow diners to get a taste of Blumenthal's minimalist style of cooking Diners will enjoy multiple unusual yet festive dishes, but there is no roast turkey on offer Pictured: The team outside the Fat Duck in …

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The Best Time Of Day To Have Christmas Dinner
11 months, 4 weeks ago

The Best Time Of Day To Have Christmas Dinner

Huff Post  

alvarez via Getty Images While Thanksgiving is a purely American holiday, many elements of our national Christmas festivities follow the lead of British and European cultures. “The day is centered on food and family — and it starts early in the day.” Christmas dinner is a daytime thing in Great Britain. Food historian Pen Vogler, the author of “Stuffed: A …

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How to survive Christmas as a vegan
1 year ago

How to survive Christmas as a vegan

The Independent  

Whether you’re tucking into turkey or making a mushroom wellington this year, there’s at least one thing both meat-eaters and vegans can agree on: Christmas dinner isn’t complete without roast potatoes. in 2016 If you are anxious about surviving the festive period as a vegan, Theasby, who’s been serving a plant-based Christmas dinner for the past eight years, says “the …

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Vegan restaurants in London: 9 of the best
1 year, 11 months ago

Vegan restaurants in London: 9 of the best

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Battered deep-fried tofu at Sen Viet: exemplary Sen Viet bills …

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Vegan chef shares two tips for plant-based Christmas dinner
1 year, 11 months ago

Vegan chef shares two tips for plant-based Christmas dinner

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For Christmas-dinner inspiration, we spoke to Chloe Coscarelli, vegan chef and author of Chloe …

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‘Obscene’: Nigella Lawson recommends skipping ‘indulgent’ part of Christmas dinner
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Obscene’: Nigella Lawson recommends skipping ‘indulgent’ part of Christmas dinner

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigella Lawson has said it is “madness” to serve starters …

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Is it time to put an end to the lavish Christmas dinner?
1 year, 11 months ago

Is it time to put an end to the lavish Christmas dinner?

The Independent  

The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner for four is up by almost 10 per cent on last year to £31, according to an update from data analysts Kantar, as rising food prices continue to bite. It comes in the wake of a recent survey by The Salvation Army, which found that nearly seven out of every 10 people are …

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Prue Leith’s ‘old-fashioned’ tip for Christmas dinner turkey recipe
2 years ago

Prue Leith’s ‘old-fashioned’ tip for Christmas dinner turkey recipe

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And it can feel a bit ‘make or break’ – because a moist turkey …

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Plants, fake sprouts and none of the trimmings: What does the future hold for the traditional Christmas dinner?
2 years ago

Plants, fake sprouts and none of the trimmings: What does the future hold for the traditional Christmas dinner?

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He suggests “ancient grains like amaranth as a switch from wheat, or jackfruit as …

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Christmas dinner cost rose three times faster than wages this year
2 years ago

Christmas dinner cost rose three times faster than wages this year

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The cost of Christmas dinner has risen three times faster …

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Cost of Christmas dinner to leap by 20% as supermarket food prices rise, analysis suggests
2 years ago

Cost of Christmas dinner to leap by 20% as supermarket food prices rise, analysis suggests

The Independent  

The average cost of Christmas dinner will rise by more than 20 per cent this year, according to analysis of major supermarkets’ food prices. She added: “While there are signs that cost pressures and price rises might start to ease in 2023, Christmas cheer will be dampened this year as households cut back on seasonal spending to prioritise the essentials.” …

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Will it take Marcus Rashford to force this dismal government to act over rising food prices?
2 years ago

Will it take Marcus Rashford to force this dismal government to act over rising food prices?

The Independent  

Two-thirds of adults are worried about being able to afford Christmas dinner.” That statement relates to the contents of a survey commissioned by the Salvation Army, seeking to highlight the financial pressures people are under during what is traditionally seen as a time of joy. However, the cost of fresh food – the stuff we’re supposed to try to eat …

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