Who doesn’t love Christmas? Even better, who doesn’t love Christmas food? We’re pretty sure it should be illegal to be on a diet over the festive season and here are 10 mouth-watering reasons to prove just why…
1. Turkey
Is there any better smell in the world than a turkey roasting in the oven? They may take hours to cook but there is absolutely no doubt that the taste is worth every second.
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2. Pigs in Blankets
Coming in a very close second to turkey is the sizzling joy of a pig in blanket, a.k.a. sausages wrapped in bacon. It’s not every day you get to have your 2 favourite styles of pork served together so this is definitely another dish worth savouring.
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3. Brussel sprouts
Call me crazy but when brussel sprouts are done the right way (perhaps cooked with chestnuts and pancetta) they are a force to be reckoned with and another roast dinner accompaniment we’re not normally treated to for the rest of the year.
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4. Christmas Pudding
The festive season just wouldn’t be as festive without a traditional Christmas pudding. However, it’s not even worth bothering unless you tip brandy all over it and set it alight before eating. Oh and there should also traditionally be a sixpence baked in to it but we’ll forgive you for leaving this one out if you don’t want to risk teeth-breakage or choking.
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5. Mince Pies
Despite what the name might lead you to believe, mince pies do not actually contain mincemeat, but a delectable mix or fruit and spices. Thank goodness for that!
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6. Cheese
So, what happens on Christmas day after you’ve all eaten as much Christmas dinner as you can handle? Well, you bring out the luxurious cheese board, of course. Don’t tell me you can’t fit in just a slice?
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7. Mulled Wine
The great thing about mulled wine is that it’s acceptable to drink it all the way through from November to January. Basically whenever it’s cold! If you fancy making some yourself you’ll just need to buy some mulling spices and mix with red wine, oranges, cinnamon, sugar and raisins.
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8. Gingerbread House
Originating from Europe, gingerbread houses are not only a great way to keep the kids occupied in the run up to Christmas but they also taste absolutely delicious.
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9. Chocolate Money
No Christmas stocking is complete without a bag of chocolate money if you ask me. This tradition stems back to Saint Nicholas himself who, legend has it, used to give money to poor children at Christmas time.
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10. Chocolate Yule Log
As if we needed an excuse to add some more chocolate to our Christmas menu… There isn’t really a specific story behind the yule log – it does what it says on the tin – but who’s complaining when we’re talking about a sponge cake completely filled and covered in chocolate buttercream?
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