classic christmas menu

Pigs in blankets are too delicious to be reserved for a one-off Christmas side dish - try them as a party snack or with roast chicken.

Pigs in blankets

bacon

sausages

cocktail sticks, to secure the bacon

Raymond Blanc has the best roast turkey recipe. It's easy to cook, tender and juicy. It's the perfect recipe for a stress-free Christmas dinner. Get exact <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/roast-calculator">roast turkey cooking times</a> with our roast calculator.


Perfect roast turkey

milliliters/¾fl oz rapeseed oil

5kg/11lb

grams/1½oz unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

sea salt flakes

white pepper

200 milliliters/7fl oz water

salt and black pepper

arrowroot (depending on how thick you

potatoes

Raymond Blanc shares his favourite Christmas turkey recipe. It’s easy to cook and quick, perfect for a stress-free Christmas dinner.

Raymond Blanc - Perfect Turkey

Learn how to make the best roast potatoes! James Martin's foolproof recipe gives perfect crispy potatoes every time.

Best roast potatoes

King Edward potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks

grams/1¾oz lard, dripping or vegetable oil

sea salt

Classic bread sauce is a British classic perfect with any white meat, but especially Christmas turkey!

It can easily be made ahead of time too, win-win.

Easy bread sauce

onion,

cloves

bay leaf

black peppercorns

570 milliliters/1 pint full-fat milk

breadcrumbs

grams/1½oz butter

An easy veggie stuffing that can be prepared in advance. If cooking from frozen allow an extra 5-10 minutes in the oven.

Vegetarian stuffing

onions, finely chopped

sage leaves, finely chopped

grams/4½oz breadcrumbs

egg,

salt and black pepper,

James Martin roasts his parsnips in honey and sherry to bring out their natural sweetness. A Christmas dinner must.

Roast parsnips

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces parsnips, peeled and cut into quarters lengthways

tbsp sherry

tbsp clear honey

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