Mary Berry's Christmas Collection

by Mary Berry

Known for her practical and unfussy approach to cooking, Mary Berry has finally taken on the trickiest of culinary periods. In Mary Berry's Christmas Collection she combines all her favourite winter recipes with a selection of new mouthwatering dishes to give us not only the time-honoured traditional roast turkey and classic Victorian Christmas cake, but also a variety of new and exciting food ideas for the festive period. Her Gammon with a Mango Salsa, Crunchy Caramelised Onion Salad, yummy Stilton and Pear Crostini or Quail's Eggs in Pastry Cases take the pressure off entertaining whether it's the Boxing Day crowd or a family New Year gathering. With clues on leftovers, buffets, a Christmas Day countdown and a trouble-shooting section, Mary will help solve all your holiday cooking problems. A wonderful seasonal cookery book from the queen of Aga cooking.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Christmas, Nonfiction, Food, Food and Drink, Reference

Hardcover

First published October 7, 1999

About the author

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Mary Berry is an English food writer and television presenter. After being encouraged in domestic science classes at school, she went to college to study catering. She then moved to France at the age of 21 to study at Le Cordon Bleu school, before working in a number of cooking-related jobs.

She has published more than seventy cookery books (her first being The Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook in 1970) and hosted several television series for the BBC and Thames Television. Berry is an occasional contributor to Woman's Hour and Saturday Kitchen. She has been a judge on the BBC One (originally BBC Two) television programme The Great British Bake Off since its launch in 2010.

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christmas Collection from one of England's best baker's.

Nice recipes, plenty of photos...lots of tips for make ahead sides and desserts. All traditional dishes included.
I will definitely use this book.

[MajerEmma · Rating 5 out of 5]

What better way to get into the Christmas-groove than reading this gorgeous book and making a list of all the nice&naughty recipes you are going to indulge your family and yourself.

Fabulous.

[Gail Wylde · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m now getting into the Christmas spirit thanks to Mary. There will definitely be some of these dishes on our Christmas table, I’m now off to make my mincemeat.

[Linden Hazelwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really worth getting

First recipe book I’ve tried that had dishes that really worked for me. And I’ve had positive feedback. The photos are great too.

[Sarah Baines · Rating 5 out of 5]

"In Mary We Trust"

I already have the hardback of this book and it's one of my favourite cookery books and I had to get the kindle copy as well. I've made quite a few of the recipes in this book and they've all been a hit. There's a reason it says on the cover "In Mary We Trust" - I can honestly say hand on heart I've never had a failure with ANY Mary Berry recipe I've tried and I don't think I can say that about many other cookery books! Fabulous.

[Vicki Lynn Seeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything you have ever wanted to cook for Christmas

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It covers everything from appetizers to desserts. A few words of caution. You absolutely need a scale to use the recipes in this book as well as a metric measuring cup for liquids. The recipes are thorough and accessible for the experienced home cook.

[Wednesday · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't often read a cookbook cover to cover but this one I did. Full of practical recipes and advice to make yummy Christmas food, that isn't so out there that you have to go and shoot your own pheasant and stuff it with froie gras and Himalayan walnuts! Great recipes - all of which I believe I could attempt and have a successful result. Thank you Mary.

[Sarah Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the recipes here aren't necessarily what I want to make on Christmas, there are some great recipes that I might use on other special occasions. There are also lots of great tips for entertaining.

[Tiger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for Christmas

Lovely ideas for holiday meals. Some old favourites, some new. Even in July's heat, I enjoyed reading through the entire book. Can't wait for cooler weather to start trying them.

[Sal Browne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely read

As usual Mary Berry doesn’t disappoint! A lovely book with lots of recipes I look forward to trying! Worth the money

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been dabbling in British baking and cookery thanks to Mary. She's the best!

[Paul D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mary Berry's Christmas magic

Everything one needs to not only survive the Christmas season but to enjoy it. New recipes. Sage suggestions and filled with Mary Berry's charm.

[Dina_s · Rating 4 out of 5]

A treasure trove of classic and modern Christmas feast recipes by the iconic Mary Berry.

[Janet Sutherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I own a few of Mary Berrys cookbooks and I love all of them. I will be making a few of her Christmas desserts for various family gatherings

[Alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tantissime ricette stuzzicanti, ovviamente non sarò mai in grado di rifarle tutte!

[Cheryl Kaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely glossy cookbook, with plenty of full colour photos. Some great recipes. I am looking forward to trying the roast goose recipe.......if I can ever find a goose.

Can't go far wrong with Mary Berry. She's one of the great trusted chefs for me.