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The essential guide to Christmas cooking

Whether you're hosting Christmas for the first time and don't know where to start, or you're a seasoned chef looking for something new, look no further than this essential guide to festive food
 

How to cook the perfect turkey
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See our fool-proof guide to a perfectly cooked turkey. Or consider something a little different this year with our ideas for roast chicken, goose, duck, pheasant and grouse. Alternatively, cast your hungry eyes over our meat-free menu
 

Christmas dinner timetable
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It's probably the biggest meal you'll cook all year, and it's all too easy to get completely stressed out. But don't panic, Amy Willcock's Christmas dinner timetable reduces everything down to manageable chunks
 
 
 

Perfect mince pies
mince pies
Discover the perfect recipe for mincemeat and discover it's versatility for sweet eats beyond mince pies. Plus, see Delia's recipe for the fastest mince pies ever
 
 

Christmas with a conscience
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With the average Christmas dinner reportedly clocking up the equivalent of two journeys around the world in food miles, staging an ethical Christmas is no easy task. Here's how to keep a clear conscience with your festive fodder
 

Party bites and booze
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Serve up some quick canapes or scrumptious party skewers, and pick from our selection of stylish cocktails to make sure your Christmas bash is a memorable one
 



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