CHRISTMAS SORTED

Christmas is supposed to be the season of good cheer, but for the person tasked with cooking the day itself can be anything but. Preparing multiple courses, including unfamiliar foods, on a large scale can become very stressful – not to mention costly. Food editor Emily Brookes spoke to home cooking extraordinaires Allyson Gofton and Nadia Lim to get the top tips for making Christmas Day one the cook can actually enjoy, without blowing the budget.