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What to cook for Christmas: The finishing touch

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Annabel Langbein

The best thing about Christmas Day is the fact that, after a morning spent preparing the big midday meal, you've got carte blanche to curl up on the sofa for a little afternoon nap while the teens do the dishes.

But no matter how full you were by the end of dessert, soon enough there comes a time when you just feel like a little something else – perhaps with a bracing coffee to perk you up for another round of indulgence in the evening. My Prune, Pistachio and Hazelnut Log is just that little something – a little mouthful of deliciousness that'll remind you of why you look forward to Christmas all year round. Enjoy!

Countdown to Christmas dinner
This is the last recipe from my Christmas Day menu. I hope you've enjoyed the recipes, and plan to incorporate some or all of them into your Christmas dinner. If you plan to make the lot, click here for a complete Menu Planner. It'll help you prep ahead as much as possible and make your Christmas Day a stress-free zone. Happy cooking and happy holidays!

Here's my Christmas Day menu:
To drink:
Bella's Pink Fizz – read the blog or go straight to the recipe

To nibble while your guests arrive:
Oysters with Kilpatrick Topping – read the blog or go straight to the recipe
Sesame Prawn Toasts – read the blog or go straight to the recipe

To start:
Salmon and Avocado Towers – read the blog or go straight to the recipe

The main event:
Spicy Barbecued Beef – read the blog or go straight to the recipe
Roast Turkey with Cider Gravy – read the blog or go straight to the recipe
Bacon, Herb and Hazelnut Stuffing – read the blog or go straight to the recipe
Trio of Vegetables – read the blog or go straight to the recipe
Pawpaw Spinach Salad – read the blog or go straight to the recipe