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CHRISTMAS
MAKING THE PERFECT CELEBRATION
There's no time like Christmas.The yuletide season is associated with goodwill and festivities, when family and friends gather to celebrate the holidays. Good food, gifts under the tree and a home adorned with decorations and ornaments all combine to make Christmas special, and in this book you'll discover the satisfaction that comes with doing your own cooking for the big day, as well as making your own decorations, gifts, cards and gift-wraps.
All cooks know the importance of good food at Christmas time, but the thought of having to produce a perfect meal on cue can be quite daunting.The secret is in the planning, so that last-minute decision-making is avoided.The book begins with a countdown to Christmas, with helpful advice on what to buy when, and which preparations should be done first. Next there are over 200 festive recipes for every holiday occasion, from main courses and snacks to buffet and... Tovább

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CHRISTMAS
MAKING THE PERFECT CELEBRATION
There's no time like Christmas.The yuletide season is associated with goodwill and festivities, when family and friends gather to celebrate the holidays. Good food, gifts under the tree and a home adorned with decorations and ornaments all combine to make Christmas special, and in this book you'll discover the satisfaction that comes with doing your own cooking for the big day, as well as making your own decorations, gifts, cards and gift-wraps.
All cooks know the importance of good food at Christmas time, but the thought of having to produce a perfect meal on cue can be quite daunting.The secret is in the planning, so that last-minute decision-making is avoided.The book begins with a countdown to Christmas, with helpful advice on what to buy when, and which preparations should be done first. Next there are over 200 festive recipes for every holiday occasion, from main courses and snacks to buffet and party foods, including useful techniques such as how to stuff and roast a turkey how to test finished cakes, and how to make apricot glaze, almond paste and royal icing.
The second part of the book is full of creative craft ideas for Christmas, with 130 projects showing you how to decorate your home with wreaths, garlands, candles and festive table settings, as well as chapters on decorating the Christmas tree and making your own Christmas cards and gift-wraps.The whole family can be involved in making gifts such as gingerbread tree decorations, painted candles or Christmas crackers, and there is also a chapter especially for kids with ideas for sparkly sequined ornaments, glittery gift boxes and of course stockings to hang up on Christmas Eve.
Preparing festive food and gifts is an important part of the holiday season and with this book the whole family can be involved in making Christmas both happy and fun.
CHRISTMAS
MAKING THE PERFECT CELEBRATION
A complete guide to food, decorations and gifts for the holiday season, with all recipes and projects fully illustrated in colour and
step-by-step instructions for perfect results every time •
Over 200 recipes for festive dinners, party foods, buffet dishes, vegetarian meals, stuffings, sauces and preserves, desserts, cakes,
treats and edible gifts, drinks and cocktails •
Over 130 projects show you how to decorate your home and arrange a perfect table setting, how to dress your Christmas tree with homemade
ornaments, and how to make your own inspired cards and gift-wraps
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Includes a week-by-week countdown to help you plan and organize
your Christmas shopping and cooking, plus a timetable for preparing
food on Christmas Day and suggested holiday menus •
With more than 1750 stunning colour photographs and illustrations Vissza