The Perfect Christmas Dinner Hacks

Christmas. A time to eat, drink and be merry, but that last bit can be tricky when you’re in charge of the kitchen. Take the pressure off with these top tips.

Organize your fridge-freezer beforehand

Before you embark on your big Christmas shop, clean out the fridge-freezer so it’s then easy to organize and get to all the festive food inside.

Do as much as you can before Christmas day

A bit obvious, but good preparations will go a long way.

Plan a filling – and easy – breakfast

Make sure to get breakfast in before it’s to late and you start having a rumbling tummy.

Free up space on your hob

Cook your veggies in an electric steamer with multiple baskets, and you won’t just save space – there’s no need to worry about pots boiling over!

Keep on top of the washing up

Try to get helpers to wash up as you work it will give you more valuable surface space.

Have a boozy treat ready for guests

Mulling wine or cider is super-easy, and a great distraction for your visitors if dinner is running late!

To keep it moist, cook the turkey upside down

Popping the turkey breast-side down for the first hour or so of roasting means the bird essentially bastes itself.

Let the turkey rest

The heat of the oven forces the juices into the middle of the bird so, once you’ve extracted it from the oven, let the turkey rest for around 20 minutes under some foil before carving it. The juices will redistribute, and you’ll have moister meat.

Try roasting your sprouts

Brussels that are roasted taste completely different to those that are boiled, steamed or microwaved. Roasting them caramelises the natural sugars that are found in the veg, resulting in a much sweeter sprout.

Glam up your gravy

A roast dinner just isn’t the same without gravy. Try making it richer and especially festive by stirring in some cranberry sauce or a splash of port.

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