"Christmas is a magical time of the year. Eagerly awaited, its a time to catch up with family and friends and celebrate the good things in life. Christmas festivities are the perfect excuse for indulging in our favourite foods, but if youre the person who has to do all the planning, shopping and cooking, the days leading up to Christmas can be a little fraught. As its name suggests, The Essential Christmas Cookbook shows you everything you need to know about entertaining with minimum fuss and maximum results. And, once you have impressed your guests with your culinary brilliance, you will be able to relax and enjoy the warmth and goodwill of Christmas.

Sections include:

Planning for Christmas, Christmas Day countdown, Festive party hints, How to carve, Party time, Roasts, Seafood, Vegetarian, Vegetables, Soups and Salads, Suppers and Leftovers, Puddings and Desserts, Cakes and Baking, Sweets, Chocolates and Gifts."

Special features: 
Cocktails,  Party punches,  Refreshing juices,  Hot classics,  Glazed ham, Sauces, Accompaniments, Oysters, Seafood bites, Steamed pudding, Pudding toppings, Boiled pudding, Lining cake tins, Icing your cake, Easy decorating, Gingerbread house, Liqueur Fruits, Oil and vinegars

Paperback book. 2000 Murdoch books, 304 pages. Stunning colour photography.

Excellent condition. with plastic cover