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The imposition of tier 4 restrictions for Christmas has forced millions of people into suddenly having to plan their first solo Christmas Day after decades of relying on mum and dad or gran and grandpa to do all the hard work.
So what do you do if you had been counting on being at a three-household gathering but now face spending the big day at home?
You need a plan, but it is does not need to be elaborate. âKeep it simple, says Neil Nugent, a retail food development chef. âWe always start Christmas Day at breakfast time â we open a few presents and have something brunchy like poached egg.â This means that you can give yourself plenty of time to cook the main meal, and that once youâve eaten it you are unlikely to need to worry about a third meal in the evening.