10 h. ago Christmas dinner foods dogs should never eat as vet issues urgent festive warning

A veterinary nurse has issued an urgent warning about dangerous Christmas foods that can be toxic or fatal to dogs, including chocolate, raisins and onions

Events

15 h. ago Top chefs share Christmas dinner timings for the perfect festive feast

Struggling with Christmas dinner timings or how to cook your food? Take a look at these tips from top chefs

Politics

26 h. ago Rick Stein’s tips for cooking the perfect roast potatoes – and other Christmas classics

The beloved chef offers his tips for cooking everything from turkey to the sprouts

Politics

32 h. ago Tesco issues urgent festive recall as people warned 'do not eat'

People have been warned to not eat and to return it for a refund

Events

40 h. ago Christmas dinner calculator that could save you two hours of cooking time this year

Food experts have created an online Christmas dinner calculator that is said to save people up to two hours in the kitchen on the big day.

Politics

49 h. ago We tried Asda's Christmas dinner in a box and it's the cheapest around

The retailer has joined a host of supermarkets offering a festive dinner in a box this year

Politics

53 h. ago Debenhams' £255 'easy to use' air fryer slashed to just £52 and it's ideal for Christmas cooking

The dual-zone air fryer is perfect for cooking Christmas dinner in or helping prepare food for a house full of guests, and it's now got £200 off at Debenhams

Economics

54 h. ago I cooked an entire Christmas dinner in an air fryer – here’s my step

Turkey and trimmings cooked with minimal fuss – here are my top tips

Society

57 h. ago Christmas dinner 'tastes better' if you swap cranberry sauce for 1 condiment

If you're not a fan of cranberry sauce, or fancy trying something different this year, there's another condiment you can add to your Christmas dinner to make it even tastier

Politics

3 d. ago We tried Sainsbury's 'Proper Christmas Dinner Box', this is our honest verdict

The supermarket is selling a festive meal for four all in one handy box

Politics

3 d. ago Vet nurse names Christmas dinner food that must be 'kept away from pets'

The vet nurse issued a warning on social media for pet owners ahead of the holidays

Politics

3 d. ago I tried a Christmas pie and it was the perfect alternative to the roast

There is no getting away from the fact that we eat a roast most days in the run up to December 25, but what if you made a pie out of the Christmas dinner?

Politics

5 d. ago This is the cheapest supermarket to buy your Christmas dinner from – and it’s less than £2 a head

From the turkey to the trimmings, here are some budget-friendly options from Tesco, Sainsbury’s and more

Economics

5 d. ago How to avoid the common causes of food poisoning this Christmas

A look at the festive food habits that raise the risk of food poisoning

Politics

5 d. ago From a showstopping pavlova to a £7 sherry: what top chefs bring to Christmas dinner

Looking for a great supermarket champagne? Need an easy recipe to take to a party? Or just some really good cheese Yotam Ottolenghi, Giorgio Locatelli, Ixta Belfrage and others reveal the best snacks, drinks and desserts to make and buy for the big dayChristmas is a time of overwhelming choice, especially when it comes to food. So, to help you navigate the festive feasting, we asked 16 top chefs and cooks to tell us what they buy or make to give to the people brave enough to invite them over.Reassuringly, it turns out that even the most decorated chefs love a Ferrero Rocher, a nice glass of sherry, a good mince pie and a decent cheeseboard at this time of year. And everyone is attached to their own traditions, whether that’s the apple tart Matthew Ryle’s family loves in place of Christmas pudding, the hot chocolate-and marshmallow kit Yotam Ottolenghi’s kids can never resist, or Sabrina Ghayour’s favourite truffle-infused cheddar. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago The superfood that’s fast becoming a ‘mainstay of the festive feast’

Sales soared 150 per cent last Christmas, with this December seeing a similar trend

Politics

6 d. ago I’m a microbiologist. Avoid these Christmas cooking mistakes that cause food poisoning

A look at the festive food habits that raise the risk of food poisoning

Society

6 d. ago 'I tried every supermarket party food range to see which is best for Christmas'

For many, the Christmas picky bits are even better than the main Christmas dinner - but which supermarket Christmas party foods are the best? That's what one woman wanted to figure out in her test

Society

6 d. ago I’m a microbiologist. How to avoid the common causes of food poisoning this Christmas

Food poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large family meals, raw poultry, packed fridges and buffet food all increase the chances of contamination.

Politics

6 d. ago Most commonly forgotten Christmas dinner item revealed as shoppers told to 'check list twice'

Those who take on the task of making Christmas Day dinner often forget to purchase key items for the meal, only remembering on Christmas morning when its too late

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