Renowned chefs Michel Roux Jr and Yotam Ottolenghi, along with cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie, walk us through the i-dotting and t-crossing for the big day
, the to-do list can feel longer than Santa’s naughty list. But fear not. From polishing the silverware to nailing the tastiest gravy, this is your ultimate guide to preparing for a stress-free day.game plan or delegating the dishwashing duties, the experts have broken it down into manageable tasks for each of the next seven days.
“A batch of cheese and leek rugelach, for example, ready to be baked on demand when drinks are in hand or nibbles need to magically happen. I’ll also use this time to make up some condiments and blends which will be super useful to have ready. A pot of curry leaf dukkah, for example, which will transform a tray of roasted carrots or a roast chicken, once mixed with butter andThis dukkah keeps well for days in a sealed container or else for much longer in the freezer.
“If you’re hosting this Christmas then you need to be prepared, but don’t overdo it. ‘Keep it simple’ is the best rule for entertaining which means offering crowd-pleasing drinks, not a full bar,” says wine expert Christine Austin. “Welcome your guests with bubbles, but. Crémant is the word to look for on the label, which means a French quality sparkling wine.
“Don’t forget to pick up some non-alcoholic drinks too. REAL Royal Flush, a non-alcoholic sparkling tea is the best around for its peach and spice-edged flavours. And for when everyone has gone home, treat yourself to a glass of Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage Port “I like breakfast to be substantial enough to keep everyone happy for the morning, yet not so knock-your-socks-off that everyone peaks too early,” says Ottolenghi. “This year I’ll be making my Dutch baby with oven-roasted tomatoes. It’s a one-pan, puffed-up, baked egg-pancake-crepe affair: special enough for the occasion but. A stash of crepe batter is also always close at hand, for sweet or savoury options.
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