Pattison has devised a Christmas turkey dinner for £5 a head ... “Alternatively, ready-made puff pastry is fairly cheap, so mushroom wellington or a filled puff-pastry tart makes a good ...

Catering for just two this Christmas? Make it extra special with our smaller festive mains such as roast duck, poached halibut and turkey pot pies, plus impressive vegetarian and vegan options ...

Making everything from scratch at Christmas, for a fortnight of big dinners, parties and guests ... Choose the best of the ready-made ingredients, freshen up the flavours by adding a few key ...