The time we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived – keDezemba! The festive period for South Africans means enjoying good food and drinks with even better company. But for most of us, the festive season means less work and more fun times – because no one really wants to be stuck in the kitchen all day.

But with Jamie Oliver’s One-Pan Wonders festive special airing on Sunday, 15 December, at 19:00 and Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts on Wednesday, 18 December, and Thursday, 19 December, at 19:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174), you’ll have more time to spend with loved ones while still cooking up scrumptious meals that will have people talking until Janu-worry hits!

If you’re looking for an easy-to-make party menu that will knock your guests’ socks off, keep your eyes glued to Jamie’s One-Pan-Wonders and Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts and see just how easy it is to make a feast of delicious dishes.

Watch Jamie as he takes us through the preparation of delicious recipes – from the Ultimate Roast Turkey and Cheesecake with Fig Compote on Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts to Jamie’s Chicken Mushroom Pie and soft Chocolate Party Cake on Jamie’s One Pan Wonders. These  meals made from just a handful of ingredients will help you create a tasty feast this festive season:

Chicken Mushroom Pie & Jamie’s Ultimate Roast Turkey

To start off the night, this hearty and comforting dish combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy sauce encased in golden pastry. The best part? It’s all cooked in one-pan, meaning less cleanup and more time to focus on the main meal.

The  main course is a show-stopping turkey, Jamie’s most delicious, juicy Turkey he has ever made. Technically it’s one the hardest meats to cook but Jamie has perfected the timings for cooking and resting with a few nifty shortcuts to guarantee maximum flavour this Christmas.

Chocolate Party Cake & Baked Cheesecake with Fig Compote

No festive party is complete without dessert, and Jamie’s Chocolate Party Cake and creamy Baked Cheesecake with Sweet Fig Compote tick all the boxes. Soft, moist, and intensely chocolatey, his chocolate party cake is a  one-pan wonder and simple to make.

Top it with your favourite festive decorations for an extra celebratory touch! His cheesecake has delicious christmassy flavours and is the perfect dessert to make on Christmas Eve and assemble on the big day.

Watch Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders airing on Sunday, 15 December 2024, at 19:00 and Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th December at 19:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174) and let the cooking do the talking.

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