Christmas is upon us, we’re all racing around the shops and frantically planning the big day. If you’re cooking the Christmas dinner this year then I’m sure you’re feeling a little stressed about it, so much to do and so little time. We have some wonderful tips about cooking at Christmas time from some of the best in the biz…

The Christmas season is now upon us which means that the food and drink festivities can begin! Whether you’re having people over to your house or just looking for a cosy night in, mulled wine will always go down a treat at this time of year. Homemade mulled wine is easy to make and definitely tastes that little bit more special...

Today we have a wonderful recipe for you from the super talented and lovely Jane Devonshire. Jane not only won the 2016 BBC Masterchef but she is also the author of ‘Hassle Free Gluten Free’, does demonstrations up and down the country and has worked with numerous renowned chefs at their restaurants, including Jason Atherton, Atol Kochner, Marcus Wareing, Michel Roux and Michael O’Hare...

Christmas dinner is one of the most important cooks of the year. We plan every element that will make it on to the plate and strive for perfection with all of them. In my house, there are 3 things that must be done well or Christmas dinner just wouldn’t be the same – the ham, the roast potatoes and the sausage meat stuffing...

Billy & Jack‘s succulent ballotine paired with a crisp bubble and squeak fritter, pan fried wild mushrooms and steamed brussels sprouts. The dish is a simple blend of traditional and modern elements of the Christmas dinner, packed with comforting, meaty flavours and sweetened with a light cranberry gel...

Making your own sweet treats is great for many reasons. It’s a fun activity, they’re delicious and they make really thoughtful gifts. Fudge is one of our favourites because the creamy and decadent flavour is perfect for indulging...

We are delighted to have UK BBQ enthusiast James McKay back on the Thermapen blog to present this sweet and succulent barbecued turkey recipe. James shares recipes and guides to barbecuing on his YouTube channel, as well as his blog barbechoo.com...

Ensuring a beef wellington is perfectly cooked for your liking is pretty impossible without cooking by temperature, and it’s a tragedy to cut into it after all of your hard work and discover that it is over or under done. The temperatures for rare, medium and well done beef are 52°C, 60°C and 71°C, but the temperature of the beef continues to rise while it rests, so it’s best to cook it a little under the final temperature that you would like it

It’s amazing when two great classics collide. With this recipe you get the best of both worlds, rich buttery fudge combined with spiced fruits and orange zest for a nostalgic taste of Christmas. This makes a brilliant gift and stocking filler, or just tuck in yourself before it’s all gone...

Cooking a safe and succulent Christmas turkey can be a daunting task, but at Thermapen we believe it can be a simple and stress-free experience. We have created an ASMR video that aims to show just how relaxing cooking Christmas dinner can be with a Thermapen, plus this easy but impressive recipe so you can try it out yourself...

The Smokin’ Elk is a huge advocate of cooking outdoors all year round and yes, that includes Christmas. This year, why not take the turkey outside? Not only does it remove the stress from the kitchen whilst freeing up plenty of oven space for all the trimmings, it can also be the solution to enjoying a socially distanced Christmas with loved ones...

This duck recipe is really something special leading up to Christmas. The duck is juicy with a crisp skin, the potatoes soft and fluffy from simmering in stock and the red cabbage full of beautiful festive spices. The duck cooks very quickly, so have your Thermapen on hand to make sure you don’t overcook it...