36 h. ago Jamie Oliver's 1 essential step for 'really juicy' roast turkey this Christmas

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has shared the "foundations" for the perfect Christmas roast dinner - and it all starts with one crucial preparation step to ensure a juicy and tasty turkey

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67 h. ago Archaeologists uncover Father Christmas resting place in massive breakthrough

St. Nicholas, the real-life figure who inspired the legend of Father Christmas, was buried in what is now modern-day Turkey but his remains are no longer in his original grave

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67 h. ago Father Christmas location breakthrough made by archaeologists

Archaeologists have uncovered the original grave of St Nicholas in Turkey – the 4th-century saint who inspired Father Christmas. But his remains were stolen by Italian sailors in 1087 and taken to Bari, Italy, where they remain today

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69 h. ago Christmas main course made easy: Max Rocha’s braised turkey legs with colcannon – recipes

Roast turkey breast is often dry and overcooked, so why not give everyone a leg instead and serve it with a traditional Irish potato-and-cabbage side?We often braise chicken and rabbit legs at Cafe Cecilia, because all the preparation and cooking can be done ahead of time, and it’s then just about heating them gently to serve. For Christmas, I often employ much the same process for turkey legs – it’s a lovely way to eat them. Serve with colcannon, although basmati rice, boiled new potatoes or roast carrots would also go great. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Mother reveals how she cooks her Christmas dinner a month early

Mother Claire Gillies, 47, from Hertfordshire, has revealed how she finished cooking her Christmas dinner a month early - minus the turkey - to save her three hours in the kitchen on the big day.

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6 d. ago 'I bought M&S Christmas turkey but now I'm questioning the baffling price'

A shopper was left questioning their decision after they pre-ordered their Christmas turkey from M&S, as they shared their concern in a post online where they shared what they'd spent

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6 d. ago M&S shopper shares how much they spent on Christmas turkey as people floored

An M&S shoppers was left second guessing their decision after revealing how much they'd spent to preorder a Christmas turkey from the supermarket chain, which left people stunned

Economics

7 d. ago League one club Stockport County offering fans £4.50 Christmas Dinner in a cup

A FOOTIE club shows off a real turkey of a cup run — by filling a cardboard beaker with Christmas dinner. League one side Stockport County will offer fans the £4.50 meal in a disposable cup from tomorrow. It includes turkey, roasties, mashed root veg, sprouts, stuffing, a pig-in-blanket and gravy. The club said: "This...

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7 d. ago 'I'll get a Santa suit at Christmas but hopefully my mind will be on Ally Pally'

JAMES WADE COLUMN: While most of us will be tucking into our turkey and relaxing on Christmas Day, the world's best darts players will be in competition mode as things ramp up at Ally Pally

Science

1 week ago How to avoid turkey disasters this Christmas according to top chefs

Avoid dry turkey disasters this Christmas with expert tips from leading chefs

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1 week ago Bad season of bird flu in UK hits supply of Christmas turkeys

Availability of chickens and ducks also expected to be tight, with 5% of the seasonal flock culled so farUK poultry producers are battling a “bad season” of bird flu, with cases much worse than at this point last year, putting a squeeze on supplies of Christmas birds including turkeys, chickens and ducks.Two industry insiders said they expected supplies of all poultry to be tight ahead of the festive season, especially for organic and free-range birds, which are seen as the most vulnerable to infection. Continue reading...

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1 week ago UK Christmas turkey shortage fears as 'super strain' bird flu sweeps farms

The UK is facing a Christmas turkey shortage as a 'super strain' of bird flu sweeps through farms, with retailers warning of empty shelves in butchers and supermarkets

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1 week ago Christmas turkey shortage fears as UK farms hit by 'super strain' bird flu

A sharp rise in cases of bird flu across UK farms have raised fears of empty shelves in butchers and supermarkets across the country - just weeks before Christmas

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1 week ago Fears Christmas dinner could be ruined by looming turkey shortage as ‘super strain’ bird flu rips through UK farms

BRITS could miss out on tucking into a Christmas Day turkey this year as a bird flu "super strain" rips through farms. Retailers fear the strain of avian flu could lead to empty shelves in butchers and supermarkets across the country. UK farms have been hit by more than 30 since the start of October....

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2 w. ago 3 favourite Christmas flavours better than Turkey as top favourites revealed

According to a survey, these are the best and worst flavours you have at Christmas

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3 w. ago I tried all the Christmas sandwiches in shops – Aldi’s festive twist is a real guilty pleasure

NOTHING says Christmas more than a few slices of turkey slapped between two slices of bread with some cranberry sauce. That's right, festive sandwiches are back on shelves and the offerings for 2025 are bigger and better than ever. Coffee shops and supermarkets alike now try to squeeze a whole Christmas dinner between two slices...

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3 w. ago The Waitrose Christmas advert: Somebody seriously needs to throw this turkey bauble in the bin

Waitrose gets food right for the most part. Here, the grocer is doing turkey a disservice

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