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Alternatives to turkey this Christmas: game birds and chicken

Not a fan of the traditional Christmas turkey? Try an alternative bird this year, with our selection of festive chicken and game bird recipes.

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Jamie Oliver’s best vegetarian Christmas recipes

Whether you’re cooking a full-on vegetarian Christmas feast or seeking a few meat-free extras, Jamie Oliver is here to help you out.

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Festive baked Christmas ham recipes

In this collection of recipes, our authors show you how to get the most out of your festive ham with flavourful marinades and glazes of different persuasions, and even a vegetarian version.

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Easy make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Take the stress out of Christmas and get the dessert done and dusted before the big day arrives with these epic festive puddings, pies and sweet treats. 

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Vikalinka Cooks from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Food blogger behind Vikalinka, Julia Frey, has been cooking from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook to test it out in time for Christmas. Find out what she made of the cookbook and one of it’s irresistible edible gift recipes.

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Christmas Day at Jamie Oliver’s House

Want to know what Christmas day is like at Jamie Oliver’s house? He tells all in this Q&A video and shares some Christmas dinner hacks so you can enjoy a (relatively…) stress-free time in the kitchen.

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Prepare for Christmas with Jamie Oliver

Make this year’s Christmas one to remember with top preparation tips from Jamie Oliver.  Check Your Equipment Extracted from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook.  One of the best bits of advice...

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What Equipment Do I Need to Make a Christmas Pudding?

Want to make a Christmas Pudding this year but not sure where to start? We’ve got a checklist of all the equipment you’ll need to make a Christmas pudding at home.

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6 Alternatives to Traditional Christmas Pudding

Let’s be honest, as wonderful a tradition as it is, Christmas Pudding isn’t everyone’s favourite way to top off a heavy Christmas meal. If you want to venture beyond the tradition Christmas Pud this year, look no further than these delicious alternatives.

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