Jamie is a traditionalist at heart when it comes to food for the big day, but if you fancy a change from your turkey or Christmas pud this year, then we've got a few ideas for you below. We've also got some brilliant recipes to help you make the most of all your leftovers. Check back for Jamie's traditional recipes coming December 14th!
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tips and tricks
- This year I'm all about making things in advance to make the big day as easy as possible. Check out my new show "Jamie's Family Christmas" on Channel 4 from the 14th of December, to see how you can get ahead of the game.
- I love turkey, but if you want to try something different, how about cooking a goose or duck this year? You could even do a gorgeous glazed ham, which will give you incredible leftovers. Try a good old ham and mustard sarnie or stirring shredded ham through a warming soup.
- This might sound silly, but make sure you've got all the equipment and stuff that you need well in advance of the big day. I've heard more stories than I could count of people getting their beautiful big turkey home only to find they don't have a large enough roasting tray...
- Every Christmas I get asked what is the best way to carve a turkey. I have some simple tips for you in this Christmas turkey carving video clip.
christmas alternatives
If you want to shake things up a bit on the big day or even just fancy some alternatives to go with your traditional elements, try one of Jamie's great recipes below.
Rice pudding is an old English favourite, but it’s also really big in Iceland. They like to serve it... Read this recipe
This trifle is a Christmas tradition at our house – and it looks amazing when it's finished! It take... Read this recipe
This method of cooking pork stops it drying out and keeps it juicy and soft. You also end up with a ... Read this recipe
Pumpkins are so versatile, the things you can do with them are endless! Their flavour goes well with... Read this recipe
I love roast potatoes and you’ll always find them on my Christmas table. But, if you’ve got a big cr... Read this recipe
love your left overs
Don't waste your leftovers this year, try turning them into a brand new meal with these great ideas from Jamie. Leftovers have never looked so good!
This brilliant little salad is one for all of those people who say they only like white meat. I prom... Read this recipe
What I’m giving you here is really more of a suggestion because the amount of Christmas pudding you’... Read this recipe
I discovered this dish in Italy while working on my Italian book. When full of ham, chicken and mush... Read this recipe
We all love to get stuck in at Christmas and eat rich and delicious food. While that’s lovely, it’s ... Read this recipe
This is dead simple, completely versatile and absolutely gorgeous. It’s not a pretty-boy pie; it’s a... Read this recipe
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