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CHRISTMAS MADE EASY No one will guess how simple these delicious options are to prepare
SO SIMPLE
We love the classic starter of smoked salmon served on buttered brown bread, with dill and lemon. When the salmon is this good it doesn’t need more. Luxury Smoked Salmon, 300g, £5, Iceland
The main event If, like us, you’re a leg person, then these slow-cooked turkey legs are the dream, as they just require reheating on the big day. The succulent meat comes with a rich turkey gravy. Slow-cooked Turkey Legs, 1.7kg, serves four, £12, M&S
IT’S ALL GRAVY
You could spend hours roasting the giblets and reducing the wine, or you could fool them all with this delicious gravy. We know which we would rather! Potts’ Turkey Gravy With Madeira & Sage, 350ml, £3, Ocado
EASY VEGAN The vegans around the table will love Co-op’s festive GRO Root Veg En Croute. A rich flaky pastry encases a mix of veg with orange zest and cranberry sauce. 384g, £4
Winning ticket With a creamy rich cheesecake layer followed by oozing salted caramel and topped off with a slab of Belgian chocolate, you’ll be lucky if there are leftovers. Luxury Millionaire’s Salted Caramel Gold Bar Cheesecake, 652g, serves 6, £5, Iceland
NICELY SPICY These crispy swirls of filo yumminess are filled with tasty Moroccan-inspired spiced vegetables, apricots and raisins. Vegan Festive Filo Swirls, pack of two, 481g, £6.99, Waitrose & Partners
FEATURE ROSE FOOKS
Turkey tips These nifty gadgets from OXO will revolutionise turkey cooking! Basting is essential for a succulent bird. This baster, with its slanted end, makes it easy. For perfectly cooked turkey, test the temperature using a probe thermometer. When it hits 60C remove from the oven and rest for 30 mins. OXO Angled Baster with Cleaning Brush, £11, Amazon and John Lewis & Partners. OXO Digital Instant Read Thermometer, £18, Amazon
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