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Jamie’s Family Christmas

Premieres: Southeast Asia on Dec 1 at 10:00 pm; North Asia on Dec 20 at 7:30 pm

TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY! TLC INVITES YOU TO JOIN IN THE FESTIVITIES ON Jamie'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS

This Christmas, Jamie Oliver invites you into his home in Essex, where he will reveal the secrets for a stress-free celebration. From canapés and succulent festive entrees to quick entertaining tips and ideas for leftovers, JAMIE'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS will help you prepare for the big feast, while showing you how to relax even when the guests have arrived! There is plenty of festive cheer as Jamie is joined by his family, friends, and mentors, including Gennaro Contaldo and Brian the gardener.

Christmas is the time families come together to eat, drink and be merry - but it can be a daunting challenge in the kitchen. The new five-part series JAMIE'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS is about getting as much done beforehand and having everyone help out so that no one is stuck slaving over a hot stove while others are relaxing by the fireplace! On JAMIE'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS, it's a family affair as everyone gets involved - daughters Poppy and Daisy, mum Sally, dad Trevor and even grandma Betty.

JAMIE'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS is the go-to guide for all your Christmas food worries. Jamie shares some of his foolproof recipes that focus on delicious flavours and simple techniques. Try out Jamie's fail-safe way to make the perfect roast spuds that are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Learn how to make the most succulent turkey - using incredible flavoured butter - complete with delicious gravy and stuffing. If the bird was too much to handle at one sitting, Jamie will show you exciting new ways to use the leftovers. And with Jamie and Gennaro, even leftover vegetables get a second chance! Jamie also creates some cracking Christmassy desserts and quick ideas for snacks before revealing the secret to enjoying your own party - DIY party food your guests can put together themselves.

JAMIE'S FAMILY CHRISTMAS episode descriptions:

Gobble Gobble Turkey
Jamie shows you everything you need for the perfect turkey. It is the whole package from the bird to the gravy and simple stuffing, roasting with festive butter to the best tips for leftovers. Jamie also gives a masterclass on carving. Once you know how, you can impress the family with your skills with no need for an electric carver. Finally, Jamie and his sister, Anna-Marie, devise a spicy way to use up your leftover meat - turkey con chilli, which is a much-welcomed change from two weeks' worth of turkey sandwiches.

Breakfasts, Brunches and all the Bits in Between
This episode focuses on brunches, lunches, and special bits for when you can't bear the thought of more turkey. First up, Jamie is joined by daughters Poppy and Daisy to make some American-style pancakes as they are a great way to get your kids involved in cooking. Then he gets his 89-year-old nan Betty into the kitchen to prepare some gammon with poached eggs. Finally, Jamie's dad Trevor helps make a delicious kedgeree, which is cheap and brilliant for breakfast, lunch or hangovers.

Roasties with the Mosties  
It is all about roasties with the mosties as Jamie shows how to make the best potatoes and vegetables, as well as awesome leftover recipes. Jamie's potatoes secret is to use Maris Piper potatoes and he has experimented with olive oil, butter and traditional goose fat to find the best way to cook them. Next, it is back to school for a chemistry lesson as Jamie makes a roast vegetable mega-mix, matching each vegetable with oil and flavouring for perfect results. Jamie finishes with simple and delicious ways to use up leftover vegetables.

Just Desserts
Jamie prepares some exciting alternatives to traditional Christmas desserts and things to make from leftover pudding. Mum Sally joins Jamie in the kitchen to make a killer chocolate mousse and she reminds him of how excited he was as a kid at Christmas. Jamie's Winter Pudding Bombe is a Christmas take on summer pudding, with panatone, ice cream, crystalised fruit and sherry. Assisted by his nephews, Jamie then prepares another dish that is great for getting kids into the kitchen - Clementine jelly.

Party Time
Christmas is party time, but you don't want to get stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is having fun. Jamie has some stress-free tips for food you can make in advance or get your guests to help themselves to on the day. His DIY part combo means just that, you put all the ingredients on a plate and guests create their own dish. Why not bring your toaster into the party room and people can prepare their own chicken liver party parfait? An easy cheese fondue means that everyone can dip away. And what party would be complete without some Christmassy drinks such as pomegranate shots and incredible mulled cider.