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nigella christmas food family friends festivities
christmas is a time for family and friends for tradition and treats . but lets face it when the pressure to feed and entertain builds up the festive season can start to lose its sparkle ... thats where nigella comes in . with her no nonsense approach her inspirational ideas and her empathy for the practical realities of the season combined here with reliable easy to follow recipes and reassuring advice about planning and cooking ahead nigella christmas is guaranteed to bring comfort and joy and make sure the season of good will stays that way . here is everything you could wish for to make your life and your christmas easy and enjoyable from party canaps cocktails and manageable mass catering to scrumptious christmas cakes and puddings ; from no fuss brunches to quick and easy homemade presents chutneys preserves and other delectable standbys and edible tree decorations . there are mouth watering recipes with a seasonal twist and simple menus for feeding friends and family over the extended holiday season with minimum stress and maximum enjoyment . and of course exciting and inspiring variations for the main event itself from her traditional super juicy turkey with all the trimmings to festive ginger glazed ham and the ultimate christmas pudding ; from goose rib of beef and stuffed rolled pork all the way to a special vegetarian christmas feast a chocolate pudding a french yule log an australian christmas pudding and the boozy british trifle . nigellas cakes as always gladden the heart and like many of the recipes here are at home all year round but her at a glance christmas lunch countdown together with make ahead and freeze ahead tips throughout can help take the stress and strain out of the season . with its glorious illustrations nigella christmas will surely be a perennial favorite the book we will all reach for for inspiration and reassurance when christmas comes around each year .