- Use a cooking thermometer for turkey. Stick into the densest point and if it says 74 degrees, it’s cooked.
- If you’re doing Yorkshire puddings, it’s all about timing. Make sure the fat is sizzling hot and try not to open the oven door.
- Rough up the roast potatoes with a fork to make them crispy before cooking
- Use the juices from the meat to add to the gravy to make it even tastier
- Use nutmeg in your bread sauce: it adds that little bit of flavour.
- Consider doing a meat other than turkey: goose, duck or even pork can be equally delcious if you fancy something different.
- If you have a vegetarian or vegan in the family, these beetroot and squash wellingtons are easy (they also freeze well, so you can make them ahead of time)
- Char your brussel sprouts and serve with Marmite butter
- If you aren’t keen on Christmas pudding, a classic chocolate yule log is a tasty alternative
- Mix up your pigs in blankets by adding black pudding, chestnuts and butternut squash to the tray.
