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What can you pre-prepare to make Xmas dinner easier on the day?

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maria2bela1 · 11/12/2025 14:10

Any tips/tricks welcome please!!

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Lyra87 · 11/12/2025 14:18

I peel potatoes and veg the night before, put them in cold water and they'll keep for about 24 hours.
I order my meat cooked from my local butcher so I'm not running around all morning cooking. It's expensive but if you can afford it it's worth it.

Agiantspidey · 11/12/2025 14:12

Head to M&S

I love Christmas and despite being a single mum and very busy…. I don’t get any of this depression and stress around Christmas and I think in large part because I spend a small fortune on marks gorgeous Christmas food and only actually prepare the roast potatoes and honey carrots and parsnips. That. Is. It. Want to be with my children, not huffing in kitchen!

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