TV Guide Food Network Monday

Jamie Oliver gives budding cooks a hand by demonstrating a selection of traditional dishes and fun party food for the festive season. In the first of two programmes, he focuses on preparation, revealing how a little planning before the big day can avoid common disasters, such as turkeys that are still frozen and exploding Christmas puddings. He also introduces a few new ideas, including jerk ham hock and hot rummy lemonade

The arrival of Christmas Eve marks the busiest day of the year at Carlo's, and all hands are on deck to make sure the customers get what they need in time for the festive period, be it cakes, cookies or pies