Expert's Simple Trick for Perfect, Lump-Free Christmas Gravy
Struggling with lumpy gravy? A top recipe developer reveals the one crucial ingredient for a silky-smooth sauce this Christmas. Follow these easy steps for guaranteed success.
Struggling with lumpy gravy? A top recipe developer reveals the one crucial ingredient for a silky-smooth sauce this Christmas. Follow these easy steps for guaranteed success.
Tired of the traditional roast? We tried Pukka's Festive Pie, a complete Christmas dinner in pastry. Discover if this £2.25 supermarket find is the perfect holiday alternative.
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone reveals his professional 'game plan' for hosting a seamless Christmas dinner. Learn his strategy for prep, menu tips, and why turkey is off the menu for many. Get ready for a relaxed festive day.
Police investigate after 70 geese are found butchered in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, with fears of organised poaching for festive tables. Residents in Wales launch Goose Watch.
A woman's decision to charge relatives £25 each for festive meals has ignited a fierce debate. Is it fair to split costs or a breach of hospitality? Read the full story.
Dozens of geese are vanishing from a popular Newport park, with councillors suspecting theft for illegal Christmas meals. Police are investigating as similar incidents are reported nationwide.
Discover how savvy UK mums are beating supermarket price hikes to create a full festive feast for as little as £2.50 per person. Get their expert tips for a budget-friendly Christmas.
Discover how three savvy UK mums are beating supermarket price hikes to serve a full Christmas dinner for as little as £2.50 per person. Get their expert tips for a festive feast on a budget.
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
Celebrity chef Rick Stein urges festive cooks to prepare gravy the day before to avoid a kitchen 'nightmare'. Discover his stress-free tips for the perfect Christmas dinner.
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
Tired of the same old Christmas dinner? Jamie Oliver's festive special offers inventive twists, including a cauliflower cheese lasagne and a coffee-spiked sticky toffee pudding. Discover how to revitalise your holiday menu.
Celebrated chef Rick Stein shares his expert advice for cooking the perfect festive feast, from turkey timing to stress-free gravy. Discover his essential tips for a flawless Christmas meal.
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
An expert reveals the optimal timeline for buying your Christmas dinner ingredients, from what to buy now to what to purchase last minute. Plan ahead to save money and reduce festive stress.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
Master your Christmas dinner with Flora Shedden's expert guide to a perfect herby roast turkey, crispy potatoes, and six sensational make-ahead sides. Get the recipes for a stress-free festive feast.
A taste test of vegetarian Christmas meals from Aldi, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl reveals a shocking decline in quality. See which one was a complete disaster and which might just save your festive feast.
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Award-winning chef Jade Greenhalgh reveals an 'incredibly easy' method for crispy, flavourful Brussels sprouts. Prep now for a stress-free Christmas dinner centrepiece. Try her recipe today!
Waitrose's 2025 Christmas menu, crafted with Michelin-star chefs like Rick Stein, is available for order. Secure your festive feast by December 15 for delivery in time for Christmas.
This simple one-pan sausage and vegetable traybake takes just 10 minutes to prep and cooks in 45 minutes. Discover the perfect midweek family meal that beats takeaway.
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
A new survey reveals 77% of Christmas cooks prep for 1hr 43min on Christmas Eve. Chef Sam Holland shares expert tips for a stress-free festive feast. Read his advice now.
New research pinpoints 12:27pm as the peak stress moment on Christmas Day. Discover five expert wellness tips to reclaim your calm and enjoy the festive season.
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
A new survey reveals Gen Z is breaking festive food traditions, with over half using mayo and ketchup instead of gravy. Discover the saucy scandal reshaping the British Christmas dinner.