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items: Christmas dinner shopping list 2025
items: 13 of the best roasting tins for a perfectly cooked Christmas roast
items: Best wine for Christmas 2025, from prosecco to silky reds
items: 5 new white wines to buy for your Christmas table this year
items: 20 slow cooker Christmas ideas
items: Rick Stein unwraps Christmas: traditions, turbot and the secrets to a perfect festive feast
items: The Batch Lady on getting ahead for Christmas, her new TV show and batching for life
items: Why wild venison should be on your festive table
items: Skye McAlpine's Christmas: Venetian magic, festive feasts and the fun of imperfect gatherings
items: What is the Human Being diet?

Christmas dinner shopping list 2025
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creator: Caroline Hire – Food writer
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: News & Trends
subject: Caroline Hire
subject: Christmas dinner
subject: Christmas ingredients
subject: what to buy for Christmas
subject: what to buy for christmas dinner
description: Prevent last-minute chaos with our Christmas tips. Use our handy shopping list for a successful holiday dinner, including essential ingredients and gadgets
encoded: Christmas is a whirlwind of present-buying, food-ordering, gift-wrapping and party-going – and it's hard to remember every last detail To help you out, we've drawn up a list of items that are easy to forget but will make things a little bit simpler come Christmas Day. See our Christmas menu ideas for recipe inspiration, from a traditional Christmas dinner menu to our vegetarian Christmas menu and vegan Christmas menu. We also have plenty of Christmas desserts, Christmas cakes and Christmas baking ideas. Essential storecupboard buys for Christmas Day These take-it-for-granted products are worth having on hand: 1. Extra wide foil For keeping the big bird covered when you need to. Remember to make a ball out of your used foil before you bin it, that way it's easier to recycle. Use it for: Classic roast turkey Next level roast turkey Easy turkey crown Roast turkey breast Foolproof slow roast chicken 2. Butcher's string Every trusser's essential. Use it for: Next level porchetta Festive porchetta Porchetta Italian-style roast pork with crispy crackling 3. Baking parchment Perfect for lining trays for sausage rolls, mince pies and all those other irresistible nibbles. Buy a compostable version. Use it for: Christmas dinner sausage roll Mincemeat traybake Classic Christmas cake Last minute Christmas cake 4. Reusable food containers You can never have too many, great for storing and stacking pre-prepped foods and leftovers. Use it for: Christmas leftovers Make-ahead Christmas recipes 5. A labelling pen Date it and name it, because it's hard to work out what that frozen mass is. Use it for: Make-ahead Christmas recipes Freezable Christmas recipes 6. A couple of new tea towels If you need some. Top 10 ingredients for your Christmas shopping list Glamorous ingredients? Maybe not, but we'll be grateful we added them to the list when the feeding frenzy begins 1. Eggs Breakfasts and Boxing Day bubble and squeak taken care of. Use it for: Bubble & squeak hash Eggs benedict with sm…

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13 of the best roasting tins for a perfectly cooked Christmas roast
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date: 2025-12-18T15:37:04.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: best roasting tin
subject: Lesley Jones
subject: Roast dinner
subject: Sunday lunch
subject: Sunday roast
subject: Traybake
description: From traybakes for the table to a succulent Christmas roasts with all the trimmings, a solid roasting tin is an essential piece of kitchen kit – discover our pick of the best to buy
encoded: A robust roasting tin is essential for cooking Christmas dinner or – beyond that – Sunday roasts and midweek traybakes. As such, it’s important not to purchase this indispensable kitchen staple without doing some homework. Buy right and it should give you years of faultless use and still be easy to clean. Most roasting tins come with lengthy guarantees to indicate their manufacturers' faith in the longevity and we guarantee you won’t regret buying a quality pan. To find the best, we tested a range of oven roasting tins, ranging from budget buys to those costing more than £150, and most performed adequately when cooking a set recipe of chicken thighs with garlic cloves, potatoes and onion rings. We picked out the tins that helped make an even roast, crisping veg and adding a crunchy edge to spuds without burning on the sides or warping when we carried the food from oven to counter. Every tin in our final selection also scored well for browning without sticking. Read on for our recommendations. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best roasting tins at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS 5/5 stars: Best roasting tin for easy handling: JosephJoseph Nest roasting tray, £40 Best blowout roasting tin: HexClad roasting pan with rack, £179 Best UK-made roasting tin: Lakeland deep roasting tin, £7.99 Best two-piece roasting tin set: Circulon Ultimum non-stick roasting tray set, £34.99 Best roasting tin set: Falcon Bake Set, £90 Best of the rest: Best roasting tin for smaller households: ProCook stainless-steel roasting tin, from £24 Best budget roasting tin: ProCook non-stick granite roasting tin, £11.20 Best roasting tin for families: Circulon non-stick roasting oven tray and rack, £31.99 Best value roasting tin: Salter Marblestone non-stick roasting pan, £9.99 Best roasting tin for eco credentials: Kuhn Rikon New Life Pro roasting tin, £49.95 Best classic roasting tin: Le Creuset Signature cast iron roaster, from £239 Best investment roasting tin: Staub 3.5-litre roasting di…

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Best wine for Christmas 2025, from prosecco to silky reds
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date: 2025-12-18T10:08:44.000Z
creator: Natalie Bass
subject: Drinks
subject: Review
description: Elevate your festive celebrations with these inspired wine choices, perfect for every kind of Christmas gathering
encoded: With the festive season fast approaching, deciding which wines to serve at Christmas can cause as much debate as the menu itself. Should you opt for crowdpleasing all-rounders or take the opportunity to try something new? Either way, whether you’re planning a cosy family gathering or hosting a large crowd, the right bottle can elevate any occasion, and it pays to choose bottles that are both versatile and a little bit special. This guide is designed to help you shop with confidence over the festive period, with selections to suit every taste and budget, from vibrant prosecco to elegant reds and aromatic whites. Read on to discover our pick of the best wines for Christmas, including some non-classic alternatives that promise to make your festive drinking deliciously memorable. For more wine recommendations, don't forget to check out our guides to the best prosecco, best pinot grigio, best pinot noir and best malbec. Best wine for Christmas 2025 Crémant If you're after a budget-friendly alternative to champagne, a bottle of crémant is ideal. Made using the same traditional method as champagne but from regions like the Loire, Alsace or Jura, it offers refined bubbles and a fresh, lively palate at a fraction of the price. Its lightness and gentle fruitiness make it a surefire crowdpleaser, great for festive parties or as a partner to seafood, white meats and nibbles. It also works well as a base for festive cocktails like bellinis or spritzes. We recommend: Roche Lacour Crémant de Limoux Rosé 2022, £12.99 at Laithwaites Château de l'Aulée Crémant de Loire, £14.99 at Laithwaites Chardonnay Chardonnay is a classic white wine choice for Christmas, especially those that offer a little richness and restrained oak. Its rounded body and notes of citrus, melon and occasional hint of spice make it the perfect partner for roast turkey, creamy sauces and smoked fish. We recommend: Campanula Chardonnay 2024, £9.49 at Laithwaites Morillon Blanc Jeff Carrel Chardonnay, £16.99 at Lait…

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5 new white wines to buy for your Christmas table this year
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date: 2025-12-18T09:46:13.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Drinks
subject: Review
subject: laithwaite's
description: Restock the wine cupboard for Christmas with great new bottles to try over the festive season
encoded: Sauvignon Blanc may be the go-to for many a dinner party, but isn’t it time we gave our tastebuds (and our guests) something new to talk about? If you're looking for new wines to try this Christmas, whether for the big day itself or for parties in the festive season, the world of white wine is brimming with exciting alternatives that deserve a swirl in your glass at the end of the year. The world of wine can at times feel daunting, so where best to begin? 'When it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, the thing people really seem to love is the racy acidity and the intense fruit flavours made popular by New Zealand’s wines,' says Laithwaites wine expert Grant Hedley. 'To find an alternative, drinkers should look for winemaking regions that get plenty of sunshine but still get a cool temperature drop overnight. Greek Assyrtiko is a great choice, as is Spain’s superstar white Albariño'. Christmas is a great time to try new bottles – a season of entertaining, pairing great wine with food and choosing an extra special bottle to enjoy during the celebrations. From under-the-radar grapes to bottles with a bit more personality, branching out can elevate your Christmas table from predictable to palate-pleasing. If you're looking for a gift for a wine lover, a unique bottle they haven't tried before makes a chic Christmas present too. So, if you’re ready to retire the sauv blanc – just for Christmas! – here are five white wines to impress your guests and add a splash of intrigue to the Christmas dinner table. For more wine advice, check out 5 on-trend wines to buy in 2025 and 10 wine myths debunked by an expert. Great food deserves great wine – that’s where Good Food x Laithwaites Wine comes in What makes tasty food even more delicious? A great glass of wine, of course! That’s why the Good Food x Laithwaites Wine partnership is in place, so you can be sure you’ve got the perfect bottle to go with any dish or occasion, whether it’s a midweek meal or lavish dinner party. Visit Laithwaites…

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20 slow cooker Christmas ideas
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Budget
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: News & Trends
subject: Christmas dinner
subject: Christmas turkey
subject: how to use a slow cooker
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: Slow cooked
subject: Slow cooker
subject: slow cookers
description: Looking for slow cooker Christmas inspiration? Check out our easy festive feasts to make December entertaining an absolute breeze
encoded: We know you love slow cooker recipes, and that Christmas is one of the busiest times of year, so we put two and two together to bring you a selection of hassle-free feasts for December. To the uninitiated, slow cookers allow you to bung ingredients into a pot, plug it into the wall and let the gadget slowly make light work of cooking. Slow cookers are energy efficient, space-saving and often require minimum prep, so if don't already have one, you know what to add to your Christmas wishlist this year... See our easiest ever Christmas dinner for a hassle-free menu, as well as our complete collection of Christmas recipes, festive main course recipes and Christmas sides. For more comforting winter recipes see our winter one-pots, winter comfort food and slow cooker desserts. Make sure you've got the best kitchen kit for the job with our review of the best slow cookers. This guide was brought to you by Cook Smart, a campaign designed by Good Food experts to help you save money and reduce food waste. Dive into more Cook Smart content in our budget hub. Christmas recipes you can make in a slow cooker 1. Christmas turkey If you’re catering for a smaller crowd this Christmas, you can actually cook your bird in a slow cooker, freeing up crucial oven space. Our recipe uses turkey breasts bound into a parcel with string. The meaty bundle is then poached in a wine, bay and porcini liquor, which is used to make a turkey gravy to serve. You need to brown the meat first, so a slow cooker with a pot you can use on the hob would be handy here, but not essential. See our slow cooker dinner party recipes for more inspiration. 2. Slow cooker Christmas cake Why not make this year's Christmas cake in a slow cooker? You'll save on energy costs and be rewarded with a cake rich in plump dried fruit and cherries. It will keep for up to two months in a sealed cake tin. Try our air fryer Christmas cake or check out more Christmas cake recipes. 3. Christmas ham Pre-boiling a gammon uses up hob s…

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Rick Stein unwraps Christmas: traditions, turbot and the secrets to a perfect festive feast
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subject: Guide
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description: Rick Stein reveals his favourite Christmas rituals, from German candles to Cornish pubs, plus his top gravy tips and why he loves a cold British December
encoded: Christmas with Rick Stein is firmly rooted in tradition. He shares the family rituals that shaped his Cotswolds childhood, talks about the ideas behind his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rick-Steins-Christmas-Recipes-Memories/dp/1785949403/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NYNP08M82SF1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ta7os_rvym8yHbcYZHTgs2ny-xTsxMm13oKVpocFKtvZYMEWLIIEL295OCsblBiz4NKRU44yJ1RcRxwBZafguSkFkioUQvcy15cEtzkG1qj3Ls6NLXz0i8cpuO2uyeRTFAVxzQwNpIQb10PI34mFb7HqQvzEF0meWdlXDzN_xIYlvpB3dm4Y0CmTjSXhdgLjGZvb_2snX35xwAYclvLk9Fa4u71FuYs2rbI5uFFtRqs.9e0hchDTkMsqWa0KSGAJGd_q3Jq0SF4f8ha3AnAxLOc&dib_tag=se&keywords=rick+stein%27s+christmas&qid=1765797009&s=books&sprefix=rick+stein%27s+christmas%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1&tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-989471" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Rick Stein’s Christmas, and gives a glimpse of his own festive table with roast goose, Christmas Eve fish and his tips for perfect gravy. Listen to Rick Stein's full podcast episode, then explore more chats with chefs and food creators for their best kitchen tips, stories and slip-ups, in our podcast hub. The Christmas tree reveal Rick Stein’s Christmases are shaped by memory and ritual. Growing up in the Cotswolds, he experienced early festive seasons with British and German influences. He recalls the smell of Christmas more than anything else, with candles and a smoky wood fire filling the house. Real candles flickered on the tree and a yule log burned in the hearth. The tree was always a moment of anticipation. Stein and his youngest sister weren’t allowed to see it decorated until the candles were lit. They were kept upstairs, then brought into the hall on Christmas morning for the reveal. For him, it’s these sensory details, the candlelight and the scent of woodsmoke that capture the festive spirit. Fish on Christmas Eve, Goose on the day Many associate Rick Stein with seafood, but his Christmas table brings together both land and sea. “We always cook turbot on Christmas Eve,” he says, recalling…

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The Batch Lady on getting ahead for Christmas, her new TV show and batching for life
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creator: Samuel Goldsmith
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Podcast
description: Batch-cooking expert Suzanne Mulholland joins Sam to chat about her approach to getting ahead with Christmas prep and her new TV show.
encoded: The Good Food Podcast In this festive episode, host Samuel Goldsmith welcomes Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady. Known for transforming family cooking with her batch-cooking techniques, Suzanne shares insights from her new Channel 4 show, Batch from Scratch: The Batch Lady Saves Christmas. Suzanne discusses her methods for preparing Christmas meals in advance to save time and reduce stress, offering tips and tricks for efficient kitchen management during the holidays. Whether it's utilising make-ahead dishes or cleverly managing oven space, Suzanne's practical approach can help you have a joyful and relaxed Christmas celebration. View oEmbed on the source website Bonus episode Listen to the bonus cook-along episode. View oEmbed on the source website Listen to more podcast episodes, including our Cook Smart podcast and Tom Kerridge podcast.

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Why wild venison should be on your festive table
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creator: Tony Naylor
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Sustainability
description: Wild venison is increasingly accessible and sustainable, offering rich flavour and a nature-friendly choice for festive cooking
encoded: In recent decades, the number of UK deer has, to quote Forestry England in 2022, “skyrocketed”. With an absence of predators or sufficient culling, deer numbers may have more than tripled since the 1970s – and wild herds roaming freely across the countryside, eating through farm crops, vegetation and saplings, are doing traumatic damage to Britain’s biodiversity. Consequently, national agencies, land managers and private businesses are now encouraging Britain to eat more wild venison. There’s broad agreement that we must cull greater numbers of deer (particularly free-roaming herds), and to make that financially sustainable for stalkers who cull professionally, increasing consumer demand is vital. Wild venison has long been common in gourmet restaurants, especially at Christmas. Arguably, it’s still perceived as meat for the elite, but it’s now making inroads in wider society. It’s becoming easier to buy wild venison, not just from specialist game suppliers and butchers, but in wider food retail (where farmed venison has long been the standard product). New bodies, such as British Quality Wild Venison, are working to expand understanding of what is a marginal meat compared to big sellers such as chicken or pork – but one racking up some impressive wins. Last November, Imperial College London replaced beef on its menus with venison or plant-based alternatives. Using venison from Forestry England lands, 15 NHS trusts now regularly serve venison as part of patient meals and in cafeterias. Since 2023, The Country Food Trust has distributed more than two million free wild venison meals to organisations helping fight food poverty. The sustainability case for eating UK wild venison over intensively farmed meats could not be stronger. It is categorised as a low-intensity food, reared without any need for concentrated feed, medication or built farm infrastructure. Venison’s carbon footprint comes mainly from its methane emissions, which will be reduced by cutting deer number…

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Skye McAlpine's Christmas: Venetian magic, festive feasts and the fun of imperfect gatherings
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subject: food podcast
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description: Skye McAlpine shares why Christmas is a season not just a day, with tips for calm hosting, tasty leftovers and the joy of food as a love language
encoded: It is a crisp November afternoon and Skye McAlpine is already thinking about Christmas cakes – not just one, but as many as thirty, all soaked in brandy and destined for friends and family. “The moment I get the dried fruits out with the brandy and start soaking them, that’s when I’m kicking off into the season,” she says, eyes bright with anticipation. For McAlpine, author of A Table in Venice and <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Table-Full-Love-Celebrate-Everything/dp/1526657368/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12BOLDDWOOF1P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D9Yk1l9yH75NqMES7YO3oBBrWbenrjmOZOSKTubUZrEefMng7QpNC2uKxnQy-6qN.TsDMBcXvob43fNct3lYlyzGxHcigQTrHhcfwS3lQmfQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=A+Table+Full+of+Love&qid=1765542812&s=books&sprefix=a+table+full+of+love%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1&tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-989136" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">A Table Full of Love, Christmas is more than a date on the calendar. It is a mood, a run of shared rituals and, above all, a celebration of connection. Listen to Skye Alpine's full podcast episode, then explore more chats with chefs and food creators for their best kitchen tips, stories and slip-ups in our podcast hub. The magic of a Venetian Christmas McAlpine’s Christmas is a story shaped by two worlds. Raised in Venice from the age of six, she now divides her time between Italy and England, creating a festive season rich with blended traditions. “We usually spend Christmas in Venice,” she says. “We’ll have lots of celebrations in London with friends in the build-up, then just before Christmas, we go out and have Christmas with my mum.” Venice, she insists, is at its most magical in winter: “At Christmas it’s lovely and empty. It’s magic, the tourists are gone and it feels like the city belongs to you.” Christmas Eve in the McAlpine household nods to Italian custom, with seafood or truffle pasta, followed by midnight mass. “On Christmas Day, my mother always cooks a full English, and turkey with all the trimmings,” she laughs. “It’s a hybrid Ch…

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What is the Human Being diet?
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date: 2025-12-12T12:51:14.000Z
creator: Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Special diets
subject: How to
subject: goodhealth
description: Find out if the Human Being diet actually works for weight loss, the rules to follow and what you can eat during each phase
encoded: Hailed as a transformative way of feasting and fasting, the Human Being Diet joins the list of programmes claiming weight loss and wellness. But how different is this diet and could it be the answer to your weight-loss and energy goals? In the UK, about 45% of adults are trying to lose weight, and if you’re a woman, you’re more likely to be one of them. No surprise then that when a new diet hits our social media feeds, most of us are all over it! Enter the Human Being Diet (HBD), created by nutritionist and author Petronella Ravenshear. The diet is supported by a book of the same name and an accompanying cook book. It has a loyal community of Instagram followers who regularly post their personal results, practical tips and favourite recipes. Read more about popular diets such as the 5:2 diet, the keto diet and the Mediterranean diet. What is the Human Being diet? The HBD includes three meals a day using minimally processed, nutrient-dense and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Based on the principles of a Mediterranean diet, it involves eating plenty of vegetables and high-quality proteins, although less fruit and grains. Unlike certain other diets, the HBD avoids the use of meal-replacement products, such as shakes or bars. The diet advocates health first, allowing weight loss to come as a side effect. It does this by focusing on blood sugar and insulin levels. Doing so helps to balance hormones, reduce inflammation and eventually may lead to weight loss. The HBD also claims to teach you which foods suit you best, given your unique biology, and aims to reset your relationship with food, including how and when you eat. How does the HBD work? The diet claims to help transition you into a healthier way of eating by re-establishing your body’s natural balance, cutting out ultra-processed foods and focusing on nourishing 'real' foods. There are 10 rules and four phases, which take place over three months. Each phase sets out what you should eat and drink as well as the reco…

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