Table Of ContentABOUT THE BOOK
Christmas is a time for family and friends, for tradition and treats. But, let’s face
it, when the pressure to feed and entertain builds up, the festive season can begin
to lose it’s sparkle...
That’s where Nigella comes in. With her no-nonsense approach, her inspirational
ideas and empathy for the practical realities of the season – combined here with
reliable, easy-to-follow recipes and reassuring advice about planning and
cooking ahead – Nigella Christmas is guaranteed to bring comfort and joy and
make sure the season of good will stays that way.
Here is everything you could wish for to make your life and your Christmas easy
and enjoyable: from party canapés, cocktails and manageable mass catering to
scrumptious Christmas cakes and puddings; from no-fuss brunch to quick and
easy homemade presents (chutneys, preserves and other delectable standbys) and
edible tree-decorations. There are mouthwatering recipes with a seasonal twist
and simple menus for feeding friends and family over the extended holiday
season with minimal stress and maximum enjoyment. And of course, exciting
and inspiring variations for the Main Event itself – from her traditional super-
juicy turkey with all the trimmings, to the festive ginger-glazed ham and the
ultimate Christmas Pud; from goose, rib of beef, stuffed rolled pork, all the way
to a special vegetarian Christmas feast, a chocolate pudding for Christmas
pudding haters, a French Yule Log, Australian Christmas Pud and the boozy
British Trifle.
Nigella’s cakes, as always, gladden the heart – and, like many of her recipes
here, are at home all year round – but her ’At-a-Glance Christmas Dinner
Countdown‘, together with make ahead and freeze ahead tips throughout, can
help take out the stress and strain out of the season. With its glorious
illustrations, Nigella Christmas will surely be a perennial favourite, the book we
will all reach for – for inspiration and reassurance – as soon as Christmas comes
around every year.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nigella Lawson is the author of bestselling books – How to Eat (‘may just be the
best cookery book ever’ Daily Telegraph), How to be a Domestic Goddess
(British Book Awards 2001), Nigella Bites (WHSmith Award 2002) Forever
Summer (‘images of warmth and Mediterranean climes’ Time Out), Feast (‘a
voluptuous and delicious piece of food writing’ Guardian), Nigella Express (no.
1 bestseller with over 1 million sales), Nigella Christmas (‘everything to make
your Christmas sparkle’ Independent) and most recently Kitchen (‘another
blockbuster – hearty and wholesome’ Daily Express) – which, together with her
successful TV series and the Nigella Quick Collection app, have made her a
household name around the world. She lives in London with her family.
Also by Nigella Lawson
HOW TO EAT
THE PLEASURES AND PRINCIPLES OF GOOD FOOD
HOW TO BE A DOMESTIC GODDESS
BAKING AND THE ART OF COMFORT COOKING
NIGELLA BITES
FOREVER SUMMER
FEAST
FOOD THAT CELEBRATES LIFE
NIGELLA EXPRESS
GOOD FOOD FAST
KITCHEN
RECIPES FROM THE HEART OF THE HOME
NIGELLA CHRISTMAS
FOOD • FAMILY • FRIENDS • FESTIVITIES
NIGELLA LAWSON
PHOTOGRAPH BY LIS PARSONS
Alfred A. Knopf Canada
NIGELLA CHRISTMAS
PUBLISHED BY ALFRED A. KNOPF CANADA Copyright © 2008 Nigella Lawson
Photographs copyright © 2008 Lis Parsons
All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. No part of this book may
be reproduced in any for or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and
retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote
brief passages in a review.
Published in 2008 by Alfred A. Knopf Canada, a division of Random House of Canada Limited, and
simultaneously in Great Britain by Chatto & Windus. Distributed by Random House of Canada Limited,
Toronto.
Knopf Canada and colophon are trademarks.
www.randomhouse.ca
Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication Lawson, Nigella
Nigella Christmas / Nigella Lawson.
eISBN: 978-0-30736401-2
1. Christmas cookery. I. Title.
TX739.2.C45L39 2008 641.5′686 C2008-903177-6
Design and Art Direction: Caz Hildebrand
Cookery Assistant: Hettie Potter
Editorial Assistant: Zoe Wales
Props: Rose Murray
Layout/Design: Julie Martin
Home Economics adviser: Moyra Fraser
Index: Vicki Robinson
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CONTENTS
Cover
About the Book
About the Author
Other Books by This Author
Title Page
Copyright
LIST OF RECIPES
LIST OF CHRISTMAS DAY RECIPES
INTRODUCTION
THE MORE THE MERRIER
COCKTAILS, CANAPÉS AND MANAGEABLE MASS CATERING
SEASONAL SUPPORT
SOUPS, SALADS, SAUCES AND SERVE-LATER SIDES
COME ON OVER …
STRESS-FREE SUPPERS
THE MAIN EVENT
JOY TO THE WORLD
CHRISTMAS BAKING AND SWEET TREATS
ALL WRAPPED UP
EDIBLE PRESENTS AND PARTY PRESERVES
A CHRISTMAS BRUNCH FOR 6–8
A BEVY OF HOT DRINKS
DR LAWSON PRESCRIBES …
STOCKISTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
