The Best Christmas Food
Whether it’s just the two of you or guests in your house (or garden!) there’s sure to be a ready-made marvel here that help make your Christmas extra special!
Turkey Wellington, £15, Asda. Succulent turkey breast and a pig in blanket are topped with pork, sage and onion stuffing, then enclosed in a crisp puff pastr y.
Deluxe 3 Game Roast, £9.99, Lidl. A delicious mix of duck, goose and guinea fowl with a choice of apple and apricot stuffing or cranberry and orange stuffing.
Vegan Christmas Star Tarte, £5, Morrisons. A vibrant blend of sweet potato, parsnip and mushrooms in a creamy vegan sauce, with apple sauce, festive fruit and seeded crumble.
‘The General’ Slow-cooked British Short Rib Of Beef, £50, M&S. Melt-in-themouth rib of beef served on the bone with bay leaf, garlic and thyme, plus a truffle, red wine and beef jus on the side.
The Best Easy Carve Duck, £15, Morrisons. Ready-to-roast duck filled with pork & plum stuffing served with a fragrant plum, caramelised onion and port sauce.
Specially Selected British Wagyu Joint, £19.99 per kg, Aldi. Famous for its rich, buttery flavour and tenderness, this finest British Wagyu beef is topped with a red wine and treacle jus.
Finest Lamb Leg With Seville Marmalade Maple Glaze & GF Seeded Crumb, 1.3-2.3kg, £30-£48, Tesco. British lamb leg part boned for easy carving, sweet glaze and seed crumb.
Taste The Difference British Outdoor Bred Pork Porcetta, £18 (pre-order), Sainsbury’s. Hand-rolled with garlic, lemon & herb stuffing, this pork belly joint is succulent and full of flavour.
No 1 British Venison Wellington, £30, Waitrose & Partners. Venison loin is topped with mushroom duxelle made with porcini mushrooms, brandy and thyme, plus juniper and blackberry.
Extra Special Night Sky Chocolate Orange Gateau, £8, Asda. Orange liquor soaked choc sponge, ganache, orange curd, mascarpone cheesecake, mirror glaze and hand-moulded decorations.
Christmas Tree Colin The Caterpillar, £10, Marks & Spencer. A moreish chocolate sponge roll filled with chocolate buttercream and smothered in delicious milk chocolate.
The Best Poinsettia Cake, £9, Morrisons. Spiced all-butter cake with vine fruit and orange zest, infused with cognac, covered in marzipan and icing. Beautifully traditional!
Taste The Difference Tiramichoux, £12, Sainsbury’s. Coffee-soaked sponge, Marsala & mascarpone mousse plus rich Belgian chocolate mousse, topped with cream-filled profiteroles and choc sauce.
The Queen Of Trifles, £12, Waitrose & Partners. Sherry-soaked sponge, vanilla custard, jelly, meringue and pistachio crumb on top. An elegant showstopper.
Specially Selected Pavlova Stack, £4.99, Aldi. Choose from heritage raspberry and white chocolate or amazing millionaires, both made with British cream.
Wicked Kitchen Ginger Chai Cake (Vegan), £9, Tesco. A ginger spiced chai tea-soaked cake, hand frosted, cinnamon-sugar dusted and topped with caramelised ginger pieces.
Irresistible Spiced Salted Caramel Roulade, £4, Co-op. Brown sugar meringue, pecan pieces, whipped cream and spiced salted caramel sauce, with a dusting of gold sparkles.
Iceland Luxury Millionaire Gold Bar Cheesecake, £5. Mouthwatering baked salted caramel cheesecake topped with smoked salted caramel sauce and a layer of golden Belgian chocolate.