A tasty twist

I’M all for tradition and have a great respect for the classic recipes that have evolved over the years because they work brilliantly. Nonetheless, there’s no reason why you should have to slavishly adhere to the same old routine.

Neither do you have to serve turkey or goose just because it’s Christmas and you certainly shouldn’t bother unless you can get a really well-reared bird. Taste must take precedence over tradition.

Christmas food should be a little luxurious, festive and, of course, suitably seasonal.