How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas: 18 Expert Tips
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
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Expert's Guide to Christmas Dinner Shopping Timings
An expert reveals the optimal timeline for buying your Christmas dinner ingredients, from what to buy now to what to purchase last minute. Plan ahead to save money and reduce festive stress.
Best UK Christmas Markets for Foodies & Families in 2025
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
20-Minute Air Fryer Caramelised Carrots Recipe
Discover a quick air fryer recipe for caramelised carrots, packed with natural sweetness and ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for roast dinners and Christmas.
Chef's Ultimate Christmas Feast: Herby Turkey & Sides
Master your Christmas dinner with Flora Shedden's expert guide to a perfect herby roast turkey, crispy potatoes, and six sensational make-ahead sides. Get the recipes for a stress-free festive feast.
Veggie Christmas Meal Taste Test: One Was Inedible Slop
A taste test of vegetarian Christmas meals from Aldi, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl reveals a shocking decline in quality. See which one was a complete disaster and which might just save your festive feast.
M&S 2025 Christmas food menu selling out fast
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Never Boil Sprouts Again: Chef's Christmas Tip
Award-winning chef Jade Greenhalgh reveals an 'incredibly easy' method for crispy, flavourful Brussels sprouts. Prep now for a stress-free Christmas dinner centrepiece. Try her recipe today!
Waitrose Christmas Food: Order by Dec 15 for Michelin-Star Dishes
Waitrose's 2025 Christmas menu, crafted with Michelin-star chefs like Rick Stein, is available for order. Secure your festive feast by December 15 for delivery in time for Christmas.
10-Minute Prep Sausage Traybake Recipe
This simple one-pan sausage and vegetable traybake takes just 10 minutes to prep and cooks in 45 minutes. Discover the perfect midweek family meal that beats takeaway.
American's UK Christmas vegetable discovery shocks Brits
An American expat's first taste of a proper roast parsnip in the UK was a 'revolution'. She says the US version pales in comparison to this British Christmas staple. Read her full verdict.
Tesco's 'Wonky' Christmas Tree Giveaway This Saturday
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
The One Ingredient That Makes Brussels Sprouts Addictive
A simple recipe using Parmesan cheese promises to transform the divisive Brussels sprout into a crispy, golden, and addictive Christmas side dish. Discover the chef's secret to perfect sprouts.
Chef's simple advice to avoid Christmas dinner stress
A new survey reveals 77% of Christmas cooks prep for 1hr 43min on Christmas Eve. Chef Sam Holland shares expert tips for a stress-free festive feast. Read his advice now.
Christmas stress peaks at 12:27pm, reveals new survey
New research pinpoints 12:27pm as the peak stress moment on Christmas Day. Discover five expert wellness tips to reclaim your calm and enjoy the festive season.
Post Office: Send Christmas parcels before 8 December
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
Gen Z Ditches Gravy for Curry Sauce & Mayo at Christmas
A new survey reveals Gen Z is breaking festive food traditions, with over half using mayo and ketchup instead of gravy. Discover the saucy scandal reshaping the British Christmas dinner.
Mum preps Christmas dinner a month early, saves 3 hours
A Hertfordshire mother reveals her 18-year strategy for preparing Christmas dinner weeks in advance, saving time and money. Discover her tips for a stress-free festive kitchen.
Best and Worst Days for Your Christmas Food Shop
A UK grocery expert names the optimal dates for your festive food shop to avoid crowds and empty shelves. Plan ahead for a stress-free Christmas dinner.
Wearable Christmas Jumpers 2025 From £16
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
Gardeners' crucial step for perfect Christmas sprouts
The Royal Horticultural Society warns growers to remove yellowed leaves from Brussels sprouts to prevent mould and ensure a perfect harvest for Christmas dinner.
Jamie Oliver's Christmas Dinner Time-Saving Tip
Jamie Oliver reveals genius Christmas dinner prep hack on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 show. Learn how to freeze vegetables ahead for stress-free festive cooking. Get the clever tip now!
Christmas sprout shortage looms as prices set to rise
Brits could pay more for Brussels sprouts this Christmas due to climate-impacted crop shortages. Discover how this affects your festive dinner and the surprising veg trends.
Mum charges family for Christmas dinner
A Rotherham mother explains why she charges adults £20 and children £10 for her 'luxury' Christmas meal, sparking intense debate online about festive hosting costs.
M&S shopper questions £76 Christmas turkey cost
An M&S customer reveals they spent £76 on a pre-ordered Christmas turkey, sparking a debate on festive food costs. Discover if this is the new normal for UK Christmas dinners.
James Martin's 3-Ingredient Roast Potato Recipe
TV chef James Martin reveals his simple three-ingredient recipe for perfect crispy roast potatoes every time. A must-try for your Sunday roast or Christmas dinner.
Cheapest Christmas Tree Deals at UK Supermarkets
Discover the best value Christmas tree deals at UK supermarkets for 2025. Compare prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons to find your perfect tree.
Chef's Christmas roast potato freezer trick
Celebrity chef James Martin reveals his genius method for perfect crispy roast potatoes. Start prepping now with his freezer trick to save time on Christmas Day.
Aldi's 8p Christmas veg sale returns December 18
Aldi confirms its 8p Christmas vegetable sale is back from December 18-24. Get potatoes, carrots, sprouts and more for less than 10p. Plan your festive feast now!
M&S £6.50 Christmas dinner review: A festive feast
EssexLive reporter Matt Lee tries M&S's £6.50 roast turkey dinner for one. Discover if this budget-friendly, convenient ready meal delivers on festive flavour and what's missing.
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