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Preheat Oven to 180C /Fan
160C/Gas 4. Put turkey in the oven. Baste occasionally. Cover with foil. Allow to
stand for 20 mins. Check that the turkey is cooked
thoroughly before serving.
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Cranberry sauce:
tip the sugar and orange juice into the pan, then bring to
the boil. Stir in the cranberries, then simmer until
tender but still holding their shape - this will take
about 5 mins if using frozen cranberries or 8 - 10 mins if
using fresh. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Will keep
in the fridge for 1 week. On the day, bring to room
temperature before serving.
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Roast potatoes:
buy ready to roast for an easy Christmas. Preheat oven to
200C /Fan 180C/Gas 6. Roast for 35 mins.
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Parsnips: buy
pre-prepared parsnips (with honey?) Otherwise peel and
halve and sprinkle with olive oil. Preheat oven to 200C
/Fan 180C/Gas 6. Roast for 35 mins. Add honey and roast
for another 5-10 mins
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Carrots and sprouts:
cook in the microwave or steam for 10 - 12 mins.
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Sage and onion
stuffing: we always use Paxo and make it up
according to packet instructions. Dot with butter and cook
in the oven for 20-25 mins.
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Take the
sticky port gravy
out of the freezer on Christmas Eve. Mix with the juices
from the turkey and reheat till boiling hot.
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Christmas pudding:
heat in the microwave according to packet instructions.
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Whip the cream with the sugar
until soft peaks form. Don't over whisk!
DAILY
DINNERS 
