Festive food that we’re making this year

Let’s face it, getting Christmas food right does a lot to making families happy. At our recent #O2GuruMagicofXmas Twitter party, we were delighted to discover your festive fare favourites. (Check out O2 Guru TV for loads of cool videos.) Discover the fresh ideas and ensure a very tasty Christmas with these suggestions:

Starters
Have just posted my broccoli and Stilton soup recipe. Stilton always festive I think. @Over_A_Cuppa
My most successful Xmas starter recipe Smoked Salmon and Fennel Salad http://t.co/yTACdjbh @serialcrafter

Mains
The Christmas Bird http://t.co/0Ff9QaSY @cherriemayhem
Our first Christmas as a family I did Jamie Oliver’s Pork and Peaches, yummy! @thegotomum
We swap the Turkey for a Capon and surround it with yummy Pigs in Blankets! My favourite meal of the year. @V82CHRIS
We had a 3 bird roast last year. @thegotomum

Trimmings and Sauces
One of my fave recipes is Chestnut Stuffing, loads of onion, apple, chestnuts, breadcrumbs and sausage meat. @peartsue61
Oh, and Xmas gingerbread stuffing is a close second (also Nigella) Weird idea that totally works! http://t.co/eqOHIzat @PartyBoxLtd
I do my own pigs in blankets with sausage meat, grated apple, wrap in bacon and pop a cocktail stick through. @cherriemayhem
My other favourite Christmas recipe is @jamieoliver’s Turkey gravy – to die for! http://t.co/WFtjWzLs @AModernMother
My fave Christmas recipe is mum’s cranberry relish: fresh cranberries, 3 red apples, 1 orange w/ peel sugar to taste. @jhowze
Another slow cooker recipe and a perfect homemade gift is apple chutney http://t.co/g8MfqEXw @plus2point4

Vegetables
Best sprouts ever: parboiled, then pan fried in very little oil till the outer leaves crispy. @jhowze
Parsnips, Brussels and petit pois….with mint and bacon!!! A must try as a Xmas Side dish @Ami4Levi
Chop up your Brussels and fry with a little garlic and some pancetta. Sure to convert Brussels haters! @VeeJay78
My favourite Christmas recipe is Delia’s traditional braised cabbage with apples http://t.co/kG0yqkUO @AModernMother
I must have sprouts cooked with onions and leeks , lots of mixed herbs. YUMMY. @LondonBirdLucy

Potatoes
If you like roast pots with crunchy bits give them a good shake once part boiled and drained before roasting. Use duck fat too. @cherriemayhem
Top tip for perfect crunchy/fluffy roasties – drop of vinegar in water while par boiling them. Don’t know why, but works. @missielizzieb

Puddings
Love Delia’s Pavlova for Christmas pudding. @cloudyagain
Homemade mincemeat ice cream? Delicious and easy to make in advance. @aitcheldee
We all hate Xmas pudding! Have a huge mountain of profiteroles instead. @mumof4wifeofone
One of my favourites is sherry trifle. @mumslittlepeeps
My fave recipe is the Hairy Bikers Christmas Pudding Vodka! You’ve got time to make it now http://t.co/oM6CaFUT
@BritMums This traditional Swedish Ischoklad (ice-choc) recipe is yummy easy AND healthy! http://t.co/wUshRoK3 #o2guruMagicofXmas
Don’t forget Kransekake! A crowd-pleaser for sure! http://t.co/iEd2Eqn1 @TangoRaindrop

Baking
There’s always my Christmas cake recipe http://t.co/ScvFeGx0 @amodernmother
I like these cinnamon and apple muffins, healthy too! @SonyaCisco
My fave recipe is the Mary berry chocolate brownie recipe! @rosereviews
Ginger and Cinnamon biscuits cut into Christmas shapes. @7hippopotamus
I can highly recommend this chocolate log recipe, very squidgy and yummy http://t.co/tEa8dj24 @kateonthinice

Vegetarian options
Have yourself a vegetarian Christmas with this recipe http://t.co/STwIL0Vi @kateonthinice
Butternut Squash Orzotto is another fab tasty veggy #Christmas recipe: http://t.co/2UFWS1bl

Leftovers
Turkey and ham pie and spicy pineapple and turkey curry. Might try a tagine this year. @DownSideUp
I always make turkey soup every year it’s a tradition. @lisapop01
Cream turkey pasta. @mumof4wifeof1
Turkey leftovers with mayo, stuffing and mango chutney!!! @JanBagnall
Love to make ice cream with left over Xmas pudding (if there is any!) @missielizzieb

Buffets
I love my duck parcels, great for buffet food http://t.co/B5033lnh so easy and very tasty. @cakesphotoslife
Love some warm nuts to nibble on! Cook nuts, rosemary, fennel seeds and a sprinkle of sea salt in oven till warm and toasty. @missielizzieb
Fave Xmas recipe is without doubt Nigella’s awesome ham: http://t.co/8jvufQEH Made Xmas eve, lucky if any left Xmas day! @PartyBoxLtd
Add star anise and cloves to your Ham in coke to give a festive flavour, perfect for a Christmas buffet @Mummy_V

Tipples
Family Christmas Cocktail idea from me! http://t.co/QQjpJBHf @capturebylucy
Hot chocolate, squirty cream and a heap of Baileys…only recipe I know- haha! @fashion_mommyWM
I made Limoncello last week looking forward to having an after Christmas dinner tipple http://t.co/NLWxZao6 @plus2point4

Apps
I love my BBC Good Food app. @Miamoos_Mummy
We will be using the NORAD Santa tracking app this year! Such fun! @SonyaCisco
My fave app at the moment Jamie Oliver’s 15 min meals so simple to use and great recipes too. @samairaghs
The What’s for dinner app is great, has 600 recipes on it! #o2guruMagicofXmas
Here are some great Xmas apps from O2 Gurus – snow alerts, deals, xmas list app http://t.co/cOa2mPPx Check it out!

The #O2GuruMagicOfXmas Twitter party was sponsored by O2 Gurus. O2 Gurus are O2’s tech experts, helping and inspiring people to get more from technology. On O2 Guru TV on YouTube they host content about tech news, apps and innovations; this holiday season they are featuring the 12 Apps of Christmas, showcasing a range of apps to help you get into the festive spirit.

About Kate Davis-Holmes

Kate Davis-Holmes is a writer and blogger. She is married with 3 children. After obtaining a law degree from Cambridge University, Kate spent 20 years working in local and national organisations. She has experience of project management. media relations, events organisation, advice-giving and the facilitation of learning groups. Kate’s interests include bargain-hunting, reading, travelling and cookery. She has a passion for helping good causes and seeing women get a fairer deal in society.

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