Tesco Finest Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes 1kg, £2.29 Frozen for convenience, these lightly basted roasties are crisp on the outside with a light and fluffy centre – because who wants to peel on Christmas Day?
Waitrose Luxury Garnish Assortment 508g, £6.49 With fresh herbs and colourful fruits, the choice of individual stuffing portions and bacon-wrapped chipolatas taste as good as they look.
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Waitrose Ready To Roast Winter Vegetables 500g, £2.39 A colourful medley of beetroot, carrot, red onion and parsnip that roasts easily in the foil tray with no excess grease or shrinkage – and no washing up!
❆ SWEET TREATS ❆
12 The co-operative Mini Stollen Bites, £2 These tiny treats have a moist texture and fabulous almond flavour – perfect with a post-walk cuppa.
Tesco Finest Clementine Christmas Pudding with Courvoisier VS Cognac 454g, £4 The hidden clementine is an inspired take on an age-old classic and shouts festive indulgence.
Carluccio’s Chocolate Panettone 1kg, £16.95 Moist with plenty of chocolate chips, this Italian masterpiece is a great Christmas cake alternative.
❆ THE AFTER PARTY ❆
Tracklements Apricot and Ginger Chutney 340g, £3.40 Sweet, tangy but not overpowering, this was the best of all the chutneys we tasted and the hint of ginger will work just as well with after dinner cheese as a Boxing Day turkey curry.
Tesco’s Finest Cheese Selection on Black Slate Cheeseboard 645g, £15 A selection of cheeses rich in taste, variety and texture – just unwrap it and you’re good to go!
The co-operative Truly Irresistible Somerset Vintage Cheddar 250g, £3 If you only choose one cheese, go for this. Its strong flavour will be just perfect to enjoy