Avoid Christmas dinner disaster with this vital oven check
A DIY expert warns households to test all oven and hob functions now to avoid a festive feast fiasco. Essential checks to prevent electrical trips and 'tears' on Christmas Day.
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Delia Smith's 45-Minute Christmas Dinner Hack
Chef Delia Smith shares her step-by-step guide for a flawless Christmas feast, from succulent turkey to perfect roast potatoes. Make your festive cooking stress-free with these expert tips.
Chefs' Christmas Dinner Timings for Perfect Festive Feast
Struggling with Christmas dinner? Gordon Ramsay, Nick Nairn and other top chefs share their essential timings and expert tips for a flawless festive feast. Get the full schedule here.
Julia Child's Perfect Buttery Carrots for Christmas
Elevate your Christmas dinner with Julia Child's classic French recipe for buttery, glazed carrots. Simple, succulent, and saves oven space. Get the method here.
Christmas Dinner Upgrade: Swap Cranberry for Chutney
A food expert reveals why chutney is a superior festive condiment to cranberry sauce. Discover the best chutneys to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
Global Christmas Feasts: Beyond the Turkey
Explore the world's most bizarre and delicious Christmas dinners, from Japan's KFC obsession to Greenland's fermented delicacy. Is it time to ditch the dry turkey?
Chef's Vegetarian Christmas: Mushroom Pie & Pear Pudding
Celebrated chef Chantelle Nicholson shares her essential plant-based Christmas menu, featuring a stunning mushroom pithivier and caramelised pear pudding. Discover five festive recipes to elevate your holiday table.
Expert's Guide to Avoiding Christmas Food Poisoning
Senior microbiologist Primrose Freestone reveals the common festive food safety mistakes that cause illness and how to avoid them this Christmas. Protect your family with these essential tips.
Inside the Christmas tree farm's year-long operation
Discover the 12-month effort to grow and harvest Christmas trees, from spring planting to winter helicopter lifts. A festive job with demanding physical challenges.
M&S crowned best Christmas sandwich in 2025 taste test
Our taste test of eight festive supermarket sandwiches reveals the 2025 winner. Discover which turkey, vegan, and seafood sarnies are worth your money this Christmas.
Expert's 7-step clean before putting up Christmas decorations
Lynsey Crombie, the Queen of Clean, reveals her essential pre-Christmas cleaning checklist. Follow her tips to make your festive decorations truly shine this December.
How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas Dinner
After bursting into tears from Christmas kitchen stress, Suzanne Mulholland shares her make-ahead recipes and freezing tips for the perfect relaxed festive meal.
Jamie Oliver's Christmas Dinner Time-Saving Tip
Jamie Oliver reveals genius Christmas dinner prep hack on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 show. Learn how to freeze vegetables ahead for stress-free festive cooking. Get the clever tip now!
Christmas declutter plan: 4 weeks to organised home
Declutter Hub experts reveal their week-by-week plan to prepare your home for Christmas stress-free. Create space, organise gifts and enjoy the festive season.
The real reason turkey is served on Thanksgiving
Discover the surprising 19th-century origins of why turkey became the iconic Thanksgiving meal, debunking myths about the Pilgrims' 1621 feast. Read the full story.
Pope Calls Thanksgiving a 'Beautiful Feast' Uniting All
Pope Leo XIV describes Thanksgiving as a 'beautiful feast' that unites believers and non-believers. Read his message of gratitude ahead of the US holiday.
Avoid Dry Turkey Disasters This Christmas - Chef Tips
Leading UK chefs share expert advice for perfect Christmas turkey. From selection to carving, learn how to achieve juicy, flavourful results every time.
RHS Expert's Winter Guide for Bumper Summer Crops
An RHS-qualified expert reveals essential overwintering techniques for onions, broad beans, cabbage, and garlic to ensure early, abundant harvests next summer.
James Martin's Make-Ahead Christmas Gravy Hack
Celebrity chef James Martin reveals his simple three-ingredient gravy recipe you can make and freeze now to save precious time and energy on Christmas Day.
Share Your Treasured Family Recipes
The Guardian is seeking your cherished family recipes passed down through generations. Share your stories and culinary heritage for a chance to be featured in Feast. Tell us your tale today!
Michelin-starred chef's £135 Christmas dinner reviewed
Discover the Michelin-starred Côte At Home Christmas feast worth £135 that delivers restaurant-quality food without the prep. Perfect for festive hosting with one small tweak suggested.
Butcher on Stokes Ashes row: Criticism part of job
Mark Butcher weighs in on Ben Stokes' pre-Ashes preparations debate, stating criticism from ex-players is expected. Read the full story on the fiery build-up.
Thanksgiving Food Safety: Avoid Common Mistakes
Expert advice to prevent foodborne illness this Thanksgiving. Learn essential food safety tips for turkey prep, cooking temperatures, and leftovers to ensure a healthy holiday.
Tropical Cyclone Threat for Australia's NT
Residents in Australia's Top End are urged to prepare as a tropical low develops into a potential cyclone. Heavy rain has already caused flooding. Monitor forecasts and have an emergency plan ready.
England cricketers criticised for golf before Ashes Test
England's cricket team faces criticism for playing golf in Perth before the Ashes, echoing past controversies. Can their relaxed approach lead to victory?
Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding Urgent Tip
Baking legend Mary Berry urges Christmas pudding fans to prepare now for Stir-up Sunday. Get her foolproof recipe and expert tips for the perfect festive dessert.
UK snow warning: Drivers risk fines in wintry spell
Motorists across the UK are being warned to prepare their vehicles for a 'widespread wintry spell' or risk fines and penalty points. Get expert winter driving tips here.
England's bizarre methods in search of World Cup success
Explore England's unconventional approaches to tournament preparation - from Nike's mind-enhancing shoes to scented hotels and electronic pills. Will these methods finally deliver glory?
Michael Vaughan: England's Huge Ashes Mistake Exposed
Former England captain Michael Vaughan reveals the critical error England must avoid in their Ashes preparation, offering expert insight into what could make or break their chances Down Under.
Why a 'hands-off' approach helps exam success
Discover why stepping back during exam season might be more beneficial than constant parental intervention, according to educational experts and psychological research.
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