TV Guide Food Network Tuesday

Nigel Slater shares his favourite festive dishes, from tempting treats to a feast on the big day. And, in Norway he sees how Scandinavian flavours capture the essence of Christmas.

The first of two Christmas episodes features recipes for bramble cocktails, tear-and-share garlic bread, and beef bourguignon topped with Christmassy chestnut and bacon sprinkle, served alongside creamy potato and celeriac mash, and a fresh, citrussy Christmas salad. The party comes to a close with a sparkling winter bombe ice cream dessert, packed full of festive dried fruits and covered in melted chocolate

Jamie Oliver returns to help the viewers raise their seasonal game with foolproof recipes and clever last-minute ways to improve their festive dishes. Having surveyed thousands of Brits to find out what ingredients they have bought, what is on their menus and what they already have in their cupboards, Jamie looks at what people fear most about cooking on Christmas Day - from getting the timings right to soggy roast potatoes or a dry turkey - and presents tips to make Christmas dinner classics taste better than ever