What’s your perfect Christmas? A big, bronzed turkey or a sage and stilton nut roast this year? Or both? And not forgetting all the classic festive sides. Our resident perfectionist shows you how
While there are people who see Christmas time as an opportunity to try out new and exciting recipes, my family is not among them. We have roast turkey only once a year, which means it’s always a big, bronzed, buttery treat – why would we want to change? That said, I’m always tempted to make a sneaky nut roast as well; another unfairly under-rated dish that’s just as good with sauteed sprouts, cranberry sauce and all the other delicious festive sides that I’ll never tire of. If you’re similarly inclined, here’s a handy guide to the season’s greatest hits.