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Step by Step for a Perfect and Stress Free Christmas Dinner

By Elaine Lemm, About.com

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Roast Turkey Recipe for Christmas

Roast Turkey Recipe for Christmas

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A Classic British Christmas Dinner Menu

A Classic Christmas Dinner is the high point of the holiday celebrations. It is a time to gather family or friends to enjoy the best of British produce.

The meal is hefty so starters, if you choose to have them, should be light and easy and simply a teaser for the food to come. Smoked Salmon is a favorite and can be served simply and easily without adding to the intense cooking required to get dinner on the table.

Starter
Smoked Salmon with a Dill Mustard Sauce


Main Course
Traditional Roast Turkey, Sage and Onion Stuffing served with Pigs in a Blanket - Sausages Wrapped in Bacon and Turkey gravy.

Roast Potatoes

Roast Parsnips

Buttered Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts

Bread Sauce and Cranberry Sauce
Dessert
Traditional Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Sauce or Brandy Butter

Coffee and Chocolates
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