This title features more than 100 recipes, both innovative and indulgent, for festive eating, including all the traditional dishes. It includes Christmas dishes to suit every occasion, from dinner parties to informal buffets. Each recipe has explicit step-by-step instructions for each stage of the preparation and more than 100 photographs to ensure great results. At-a-glance nutritional notes for each recipe help you to plan your menus. This book contains all the old favourite classics and some newer ones with a modern twist. For guaranteed success, "Classic Cooking for Christmas" is packed with over 100 fantastic inspirational recipes that will take you through the festive season in style. There is a selection of appetizers, easy nibbles and dips, pates and terrines, elegant fish and shellfish dishes, celebratory poultry and meat main courses, favourite hot desserts, make-ahead cold desserts, and, of course, fruity Christmas cakes. With more than 450 beautiful photographs and foolproof step-by-step instructions, this book will satisfy everyone's expectations and ensure that your Christmas is as perfect as it can be