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Get Ahead Christmas

It’s Never too Early!

Christmas, that magical time of year when families and friends come together. When festive cheer rings out from workplaces and watering holes.​​​

But its also a stressful time, there is some much to do, so much to organise. Have you remembered to send a Christmas card to that couple you met on holiday 15 years ago? Have you got a present for Auntie Joan in Aberdeen? Did you get this years must have present for the children? Have you even ordered the turkey? ​

The list goes on an on, and the clock is ticking away!

So how can you get through it all? How can you avoid total Christmas meltdown without spending it hugging the sherry in tinsel filled delirium?

The answer is, to have a Get Ahead Christmas.​​​​

​We aim to help you by getting prepped and ready early. ​Getting your lists made, your menus planned, the shopping organised, the gifts bought all so you can have a relaxed day with your loved ones.

It’s never too early to start planning, cooking, eating, making, watching, and singing!
Honey-roasted parsnips

Honey-roasted parsnips

You got the glazed carrots, don't forget the other root vegetable favourite this year, the parsnip! Honey-roasted parsnips - - parsnips, flour, honey, sunflower oil, Butter, , Top and tail 500g parsnips, cutting any larger ones in half...

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Honey-glazed roast carrots

Honey-glazed roast carrots

How do you make healthy veg decadent for Christmas? Cover it in a honey glaze of course! - - Chantenay or other small carrots peeled, sunflower oil, white wine vinegar, clear honey, Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5.; Tip 1kg peeled Chantenay...

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Cauliflower, leek and cheese gratin

Cauliflower, leek and cheese gratin

A Christmas dinner is best accompanied by amazing side dishes, but the sides can also be the main event Cauliflower, leek and cheese gratin - - Butter, plain flour, whole milk, double cream, mature Cheddar (grated), leek (cut into chunks),...

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Get Ahead Roast Potatoes

Get Ahead Roast Potatoes

In keeping with the Get Ahead plan, we found these Freeze Ahead Roasties from BBC Good Food. Cracking idea to get your roast potatoes ready in advance and freeze until you need them for the day. Make enough and you can always have a proper roastie ready to go, not...

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