Nigella Christmas

Indulgent and easy meals, snacks and treats that put the joy back into Christmas cooking. 'What comes out of your kitchen means more than anything from a shop ever will. The satisfaction of the season can stem from the stove.' With Nigella's warm, no-nonsense approach and inspirational ideas, Nigella Christmas is guaranteed to bring comfort and joy - and will ensure the season of goodwill stays that way... Here are the easy-to-follow, reliable recipes you need to make your Christmas a mouthwatering feast for everyone, from the familiar turkey with all the trimmings to a wide range of delicious alternatives, plus fresh twists on the classics, reassuring make-ahead suggestions and scrumptious puddings. With luscious photography, evocative writing and a beautiful hardback design, this is a book to be treasured for many years and a delicious Christmas present itself. The main event - featuring Superjuicy Turkey and the Ultimate Christmas Pudding... with all the timings for a stress-free Christmas Day Alternative Christmas dinners - Roast Goose with Pear and Cranberry Stuffing? Or perhaps a Roast Stuffed Pumpkin vegetarian feast? Seasonal support - soups, salads, sauces and serve-later side dishes like Potato, Parsnip and Porcini Gratin Joy to the world - baking and sweet treats, from Christmas-spiced Chocolate Cake to Sticky Gingerbread All wrapped up - Winter-Spiced Vodka, Chilli Jam and Peanut Brittle make mouthwatering gifts Christmas brunch - whether it's Antioxidant Fruit Salad or Turkey Hash, these recipes will make Boxing Day special Nigella's Amsterdam Christmas Special is available on BBC iPlayer now

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