CEBU, Philippines - Stressing out on creating the perfect Christmas dinner? Fret not as Jamie Oliver comes to the rescue to bring some jolly good treats this December in JAMIE’S CHRISTMAS WITH BELLS ON! Filmed in his Essex home, this two one-hour episode special is packed with stress-free, sure-fire ways to cover the classics for a fab Christmas dinner – turkey roasties, gravy, stuffing and veg – as well as fresh ways to unleash that good ‘ol Christmas cheer. Whether it’s dressing up in a Santa’s suit, cooking homemade waffles by the campfire or playing a round of Snap! with the little ones, Jamie sure knows how to have some fun this holiday season. JAMIE’S CHRISTMAS WITH BELLS ON premieres on Saturday, December 22 and Sunday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. Encores on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 at 8:00 p.m.
Get into the Christmas spirit with Jamie Oliver as he presents a collection of Christmas classics, new ideas and fantastic party food to show you don’t have to be a slave to the kitchen. Viewers will discover how a little bit of preparation before the big day can leave you free to enjoy the holiday season the way it should be. And, with a little help from a few familiar faces, Jamie gets family and friends involved with dinner prep including mum Sally, former mentor Gennaro Contaldo and a special appearance from wife Jools and kids Poppy, Daisy, Petal and Buddy.
Jamie dives into his archives and pulls out recipes for the essentials of Christmas dinner – Classic Christmas stuffing, roast turkey and roast potatoes. More mouthwatering treats to delight your taste buds continue to take over the television screens over the two one-hour episodes like Jamie’s spin to the delish gravy aptly called Classic Get-Ahead Gravy that can be made a day ahead of Christmas to beat pandemonium in the kitchen on Christmas morning.
And if you’re adventurous enough to try some non-traditional dishes, Jamie reveals the secret to making an absolute showstopper with bells on: Turkey Wellington. Beautiful puff pastry, lovely mushroom duxelle stuffing and juicy turkey stuffed with cranberries – just watching him put this masterpiece together will leave you wishing you could run to the store and make some for the family!
Finally, no dinner is complete without dessert. Viewers will not fall short of impressing guests as Jamie demonstrates just how to create magical, super-indulgent treats guaranteed to blow Santa’s stockings off. With his fun and easy recipes, this home cook pimps out the plain and boring dessert menu with a DIY alternative to ice-cream he calls the Marathon Semi-freddo and crispy homemade chocolate spiked with natural flavours that also serves up as a posh Christmas gift.
JAMIE’S CHRISTMAS WITH BELLS ON is sure to bring back those warm, fuzzy, Christmas-y feelings we all know and love. So kick back with the family and bask in the nostalgic memories (or create new ones) with Jamie’s fantastic recipes this rockin’ good Christmas time! (FREEMAN)