EXCLUSIVE: TV chef James Martin has shared his top tips for getting ahead with Christmas dinner, and it's all to do with the gravy - and you'll never make it the same way again
British chef and TV star James Martin has dished out a savvy yet straightforward tip for saving time during the busy festive season, especially when rustling up a decadent Christmas lunch. When he's off-screen, the 52 year old culinary maestro keeps his residence under wraps but stays not far from his dining spot, The Kitchen at Chewton Glen in Hampshire. He's also at the helm of James Martin Manchester and presides over James Martin at The Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds.
James also revealed a nifty hack when it comes to preparing the gravy, helping to keep the festive cooking panic at bay. He shares with us, "Make your sauces now. Get your packs of stock from the supermarket, reduce down with some wine and freeze. It’s one less thing to worry about, because you can never get them at Christmas.
And if waffles aren't on the menu, James has another trick up his sleeve, creating delectable beef and turkey toasties from the remaining holiday feast - and frankly, we're already salivating at the thought of giving these a go! He fondly remembers a particular creation during his stint at a Lyon eatery, "We used to do a dish for the staff at a restaurant in Lyon. We used to do it with leftover bits of croissants or brioche, cream leeks, white wine, and then you drizzle on the cheese — whatever you have left, it was usually Comté — that was amazing."
Today, James is best known for hosting his popular cooking show, James Martin’s Saturday Morning. Given his fondness for France, it comes as no surprise that he has curated an irresistible cheeseboard for this festive season, which he's encouraging others to try out. “The world’s your oyster with what’s out there now, you’ve just got to walk around the supermarkets, there are so many types. If you want to go Italian, Torta di Dolcelatte is another good one for Christmas, which is layered with mascarpone so it becomes even more creamy.
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