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Nic Watt, Sid Sahrawat and Mike Van de Elzen share their Christmas cooking tips
Chef Sid Sahrawat with his wife Shand at their restaurant, Cassia in Auckland. Photo by Dean Purcell.
Entertain like a pro with these Christmas Day preperation tips from some of New Zealand s most loved and respected chefs.
Michael Van de Elzen
TV celebrity and chef, Michael Van de Elzen. Photo by Brett Phibbs.
Mike says: Make all your dressings, glazes and sauces in advance to save you time on Christmas Day. Usually, the dressing is what really levels up a salad or dish and often the flavours are stronger if it s been able to sit for a couple of days! Put everything into airtight jars and they will keep in the fridge for a few days before you pull them out to wow everyone for Christmas lunch.