2 h. ago Make 1 simple oven check on Christmas Day to avoid cooking disaster

You'll need a properly functioning oven this Christmas Day and now one DIY expert has urged all UK households to do one simple check ahead of their festive feasts

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3 h. ago UK households urged to check 1 oven function before Christmas dinner cooking

With Christmas just days away, one DIY expert is urging households to make one simple check before you start cooking your festive feast or it could lead to a disaster

Society

26 h. ago Aldi urges shoppers 'check twice' as most forgotten Christmas dinner items named

A quarter of those who cook Christmas dinner have forgotten a key item before, with many only realising on Christmas morning

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45 h. ago Experts urge air fryer owners to check their device now as 'serious' warning issued

UK households are being urged to check their air fryers straight away as health warning issued

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46 h. ago Here's what you need to cook the perfect Christmas dinner without the stress

The Daily Star's Abigail Hunt absolutely hates cooking and everything that comes with it, but being armed with selection of Morphy Richards cookware made the experience of whipping up a Christmas dinner actually... enjoyable

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2 d. ago Rick Stein’s expert tips for cooking the perfect Christmas dinner

One of Britain’s most-loved chefs shares his tips for everything from turkey to the sprouts

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6 d. ago Son told dad 'I want her to die' as he stabbed his mum to death believing she was a witch

Three psychologists agreed Daniel Cook was schizophrenic when he attacked his mum at a family dinner

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6 d. ago Digested week: Rejoice! A new oven is here before Christmas. Just a pity I can’t cook | Lucy Mangan

My offer to host dinner is declined. My cooking is never good. Triumph lies in the fact food is cooked and not full of bacteriaYeah, I’m gonna say it – stop with the fetishisation of sandwiches, already! Obviously we’ve had the annual rejoicing over the advent (Ha! See what I did there?) of the Pret Christmas offering and the paler imitations thereafter by lesser chains and retail outlets. Now Harrods is getting in on the act with a £29 version on sale at its steakhouse, the Grill on Fifth. It consists of a burger patty (and listen, let’s get rid of the word ‘patty’ while we’re about it, shall we? Why? Because it’s viscerally hateful, that’s why), roast turkey breast, stuffing, a pig in a blanket, spiced red cabbage, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Martin Lewis urges to check where this household item is to avoid £9,000 bill

The item could be in several places in your home

Economics

8 d. ago Jamie Oliver urges home cooks to do one task today for perfect Christmas dinner

The celebrity chef has shared his top tips for getting ahead of the game when it comes to cooking Christmas dinner - and it's all about the gravy

Society

8 d. ago I cooked an entire Christmas dinner in my air fryer – here’s how to do it

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

Society

8 d. ago Mum cooks supermarket's £25 Christmas dinner for 4 and is 'pleasantly surprised'

The meal for four includes a turkey breast, beef dripping roast potatoes, maple glazed carrots, stuffing balls, sprouts and bacon, honey glazed parsnips, 12 pigs in blankets, and turkey gravy

Economics

8 d. ago Seven Christmas dinner dishes you can make now and freeze for later

If you're the designated Christmas dinner cook in your household, you know how stressful it can be. But there are some ways you can minimise the stress of Christmas Day.

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9 d. ago Can you cook an entire Christmas dinner in an air fryer? An expert reveals the common mistakes to avoid

Welcome to your Christmas air fryer rulebook: the dos, the don'ts, and the dish-saving wisdom you'll be glad you read before the big day.

Society

1 week ago Households urged to check for rare bank notes with 1 small detail worth fortune

You could be sitting on a fortune without even knowing it as certain bank notes could sell for far more than their face value. So do you own any of these bank notes?

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1 week ago The 12 dos and don’ts of Christmas from cleaning to leftovers

WHEN it comes to Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year can also quickly become the most stressful. With so many moving parts, parents are left juggling a massive to-do list and can easily forget to enjoy Santa's arrival themselves. Whether it's cooking the dinner, opening presents or dealing with the clean-up, you can...

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1 week ago Air fryer caramelised carrots are 'packed with natural sweetness' and cook in 20 minutes

Caramelised carrots are the perfect side to serve with a roast dinner, but cooking them in the oven can be time-consuming

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2 w. ago Expert chef shares tips to make Christmas dinner preparation stress

A survey of 2,000 adults who cook Christmas dinner found the biggest challenges and timing secrets, with chef Sam Holland sharing advice on how to make the process as smooth as possible

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2 w. ago Mum finishes cooking her Christmas dinner a month in advance to save time on the big day

Claire Gillies says her method saves time, money, and stress on Christmas day

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2 w. ago Households with blackout blinds urged to check for a potential hazard

Rooms with blackout curtains or blinds are particularly susceptible to mould because restricted airflow can encourage moisture build-up

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