Gravy is the first honest taste-test of a bona fide Christmas turkey dinner and I tanked like Frosty the Snowman in a heat wave. Now I make sure to follow my mother's traditional recipe exactly.

One gravy cannot be all things to all people – or plates of Christmas dinner. For some, gravy is more akin to what chefs call a jus, the roast’s caramelised juices dissolved in stock or potato ...

Make your Christmas turkey gravy a thing of beauty with this simple recipe. Prepare steps 1–2 in advance to make life easier on the day. If you have bought a turkey crown that doesn't come with ...

Stevie Parle's turkey and pork stuffing, roasted with fennel, onions, garlic and celery. By Stevie Parle 17 December 2012 • 6:12pm You will need to start this on Christmas Eve.

Take the turkey out of the roasting tin and leave to rest, putting the tray full of roasted vegetables on to the hob. Once the tray is nice and hot, add in the flour, and cook for around one minute.

I think turkey giblets give the best taste, but not all turkeys come with giblets, so just use a few extra chicken wings instead. Serves 8-10 1tbsp oil, for frying ...

When you’re hosting a dinner for a crowd, whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday festivity, you may not put as much thought toward how to make turkey gravy as you put ...

The turkey will happily sit like this for up to 2 hours and still be piping hot when carved. READ MORE: How to cook a Christmas Turkey: Roasting times, recipes, tips and how to's Buttered Brussels ...