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09/12/2008

Budgets may be tight, but Jamie Oliver's determined to have an amazing and inexpensive Christmas

This hour-long special will be packed with his favourite festive dishes to bring Christmas cheer to your table. The chef's Essex home is wreathed in decorations and he's cooking food for the whole season, with help from his mentor, Gennaro Contaldo.

As well as Christmas classics, Jamie has some ingenious ideas - beyond turkey sandwiches - to make the most of some of your key ingredients, like a zesty Asian-style warm turkey salad for Boxing Day and a tasty turkey and leek pie.

Jamie cooks a ham to last the whole Christmas season. He'll also be making tempting chocolate truffles and frozen grapes for an instant party livener as well as showing us how to use festive spices - such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves - to best effect, like his super-quick Christmas popcorn and amazing baked figs.

There will be a Jamie-style twist on a classic, with a Christmas pudding sundae, complete with ice cream and amoretti biscuits. Meanwhile, Gennaro has a few festive tricks up his sleeves.

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  1. Well I am guessing that budgets are going to be even tighter this year and I hope Jamie has something even more special than last year planned. He always comes up with the goods and I will definitely be looking forward to see what this years surprises will be!
    Posted by Alex on 15/08/2009 05:36:26
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  2. please can i have the stuffed pork recipe that ginnaro contaldo cooked on jamie cooks christmas 2008?
    Posted by George on 20/01/2009 19:54:59
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  3. Could I please have the recipe for the pork chops with the canned apricots. Looking forward to making and eating this.
    Posted by ymc on 11/01/2009 23:45:28
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  4. What a terrific programme and so many declicious recipes to choose from! Went to parents after christmas and suggested we try the oriental turkey recipe for leftovers.......It was absolutely delicious and simple to make went down a treat but had great difficulty finding chinese pancakes so had to use tortillas! which didn't quite work (apparently waitrose now stocking the pancakes) Well done Jamie keep up the good work!
    Posted by anna on 04/01/2009 17:21:53
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  5. For all those people looking for Gennaro's stuffed porchetta details here's the link www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/meat-recipes/gennaro-s-stuffed-porchetta
    Posted by Drew S on 24/12/2008 22:32:52
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  6. could u please tell me the name of the white wine jamie was drinking on the show . thank you anne.
    Posted by annemccuish on 24/12/2008 21:35:12
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  7. please can someone help me find the recipe for the leak and ham pie? it was shown on the episode on the 24th of december.
    Posted by denise on 24/12/2008 21:21:22
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  8. I've just stopped watching Jamie Oliver's Christmas programme before it finished. He may have good ideas but for a professional chef shows very little professionalism when it comes to hygeine. Constantly licking fingers but no hand washing. Absolutely disgusting.
    Posted by Jules on 24/12/2008 21:18:32
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  9. for the mince pies I watched the show again at www.channel4/catchup-player and go to Jamies Christmas Special. Merry Christmas
    Posted by Chris H on 24/12/2008 09:40:23
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  10. be looking for days how to make filo mince pies and i cant find the recipe any where only 2 days to go HELP????
    Posted by karl hardman on 23/12/2008 19:08:32
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  11. where can i find the mince pie recipe?
    Posted by anna on 23/12/2008 12:00:00
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  12. Where are the details of what you put under the skin of the turkey before cooking ? Help......
    Posted by Mo Woolley on 22/12/2008 21:40:36
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  13. Hi, I only came into the programme halfway through - what was it that Jamie put between the skin and the meat of the turkey - i cant find it anywhere and it looked lovely. Please help 72 hours and counting !
    Posted by Alicia Smith on 22/12/2008 21:17:22
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  14. Can somebody please tell me what the music was and if I can purchase it?
    Posted by Kev Beckett on 22/12/2008 15:53:47
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  15. Super programme - glad I taped it! Thank God Jamie has dropped the bad language routine - MUCH better! Thank you.
    Posted by JBrodie on 22/12/2008 15:27:57
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  16. I collect most of Jamie's cookbooks because I so enjoy his ease of cooking. However, I looked for Jamie Cooks Christmas if there a magazine or book where I can pick up his recipes. Thanks. I think he is so watchable and a fantastic cook.
    Posted by Jean Mckay on 21/12/2008 18:12:01
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  17. Here's the mince Pie Recipe, http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/meat-recipes/mince-pies
    Posted by Mark on 21/12/2008 11:54:25
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  18. Where is the mince pie recipe, I need to cook these mince pies for Christmas!!!
    Posted by Karen on 21/12/2008 11:13:21
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  19. Please where can I find the variation on the mince pies with filo pastry? Also the butter mixture that was recommended to have made up and in the freezer, to smear under the turkey skin with sage leaves. Thoroughly enjoyed the show and feel inspired to want to do something different this Christmas. Thanks Barbara
    Posted by Barbara on 20/12/2008 22:32:07
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  20. Where is the recipe for the filo mince pies shown on the Christmas show? Also what went in the butter that was rubbed between the skin and flesh??Help.
    Posted by Annie on 20/12/2008 19:57:55
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  21. since I saw the show i can no longer think of any other mince pies but the delicious ones Jamie cooked. Please if you want me and my family to enjoy our Christmas send the recipe ASAP and I will forever love you and your cookery show. Alternatvly call round my house and bake them for me! Merry Christmas
    Posted by Eileen on 20/12/2008 17:56:55
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  22. Hi. 4 food ed, everybody it seams are having problems in locating various recipies, you say in replies that they are on the site shortly after the show but this is obviously not the case. Are the recipies to be found anywhere , if so then where. This is the first time I have used the site but it appears as though I may be wasting my time as are others. The program is excellant, the man is excellant, the recpies he does are excellant but it all falls down if the public cannot locate the recipies that you say are here. Please explain
    Posted by Derek Carroll on 20/12/2008 16:55:49
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  23. Where is the recipe for the mincepies? Going to try from memory, not sure about the oven temp. Here goes!!
    Posted by Angel on 20/12/2008 16:24:15
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  24. For sheer entertainment value I doubt whether the last 2 nights programmes can be beaten.What a great double act Jamie and Geno make. On the cooking side the take on mince pies was great (trying today) and the explanation of how to carve the goose and turkey made so much sense
    Posted by Chris on 20/12/2008 14:11:07
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  25. link to mince pies - www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/meat-recipes/mince-pies Ican't wait to make these and the roast veg & potato's. All the best Donna
    Posted by Donna on 20/12/2008 14:10:11
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  26. i agree i`m looking for the mincepie recipe too !!!!
    Posted by shelly on 20/12/2008 13:40:59
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  27. i have found the reciepes for channel 4. you need to go an the jamieoliver.com website and you should find them.
    Posted by ian on 20/12/2008 13:20:53
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  28. Like everyone else I would like to know where I can get the receipes for Xmas dinner - I am eager to try them out - and I never cook!
    Posted by Chris on 20/12/2008 11:56:35
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  29. The best Christmas cooking program ever. I enjoyed watching it and totally feel inspired. Jamie is a very talented young man and I adore him for his good sense of humor. With Gennaro they are addictive to watch. Wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep up on with the good work!
    Posted by Andi on 20/12/2008 10:13:48
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  30. Saturday morning and I still can't find the recipes for the filo mince pies or Gennaros pork. Where are they please?
    Posted by Mark Elphick on 20/12/2008 08:46:58
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  31. Where'sthenewmincepierecipestheylookeddecicious spacebarbroken!!!
    Posted by Tanya on 20/12/2008 08:37:31
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  32. Really enyoyed Jamie Cooks Christmas but glad i checked the site.On the programme Jamie told viewers to cook their turkey for 20mins per kilo?....On web page it has conflicting times that make more sense.Also our his temperatures for a fan assisted oven.Thanks.
    Posted by ISOBEL NORTH on 19/12/2008 22:41:21
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  33. Hello, where can get Gennaro Contaldo's roast pork recipe? Thanks Nat
    Posted by Nat on 19/12/2008 22:32:04
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  34. When will the recipes for the roast veg and other meals going be posted from fridays show because im really inspires to do some of jamies recipes on christmas day. please write back asap!!! thnx
    Posted by Matty M on 19/12/2008 21:31:00
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  35. Have a look for the mince pie recipe on jamie's web site its got loads of stuff on there not checked out the roast pork one but its a good place to look :0)
    Posted by Sharon on 19/12/2008 21:26:31
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  36. Hi Jamie and Jamie Fans Me and My Dad Can't Wait To Try Out Your Roast Potatoes and Your Mixed Cabbages With Herbs. But It's Not On The Website Please Could You Put It On ! Also I'm Looking Forward To trying Your Christmas Popcorn With My Friends Whilst Watching A Film ! I'm Really Into Baking And Cooking At The Moment And Am Really Excited About Making The Truffles For My Grandad For Christmas ! Your Ideas Are Great And I Can't Wait To By The Book
    Posted by Chloe Xx on 19/12/2008 21:11:11
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  37. I switched on halfway through Jamie talking about the 6 month reared organic turkeys. Can you tell me where they come from?
    Posted by Michael O'Meara on 19/12/2008 20:36:30
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  38. Wheres the roast pork recipe?
    Posted by Jennie parsons on 19/12/2008 20:11:17
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  39. Gennaro's Boneless Ham isnt there can we have this please!? or tell me where it is. thanks Abby
    Posted by Abby H on 19/12/2008 18:24:11
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  40. Where is the red onion recipe from last night - caught the last bit but cant find it!!!!
    Posted by Jo Newcastle on 19/12/2008 18:21:29
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  41. Where can I get the Italian recipe for the pork shoulder cooked on Jamie Cooks Christmas
    Posted by Philip Robinson on 19/12/2008 15:37:19
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  42. Yes, please tell us what the music is and Gennaro's boneless ham recipe.
    Posted by JIM on 19/12/2008 15:19:07
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  43. I would like Gannaro's rolled ham recipe please!
    Posted by HungryMum on 19/12/2008 14:54:33
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  44. I watched the programme with my 7 year old son and have just printed off as many recipies as we could find, as he is going to do them all this xmas :) There was one that he particularly wanted and that was the one where the cauliflower changed colour due to the acid/alkaline. Was the Cauliflower pre-treated if so with what? If you could send this recipe I would be very grateful. Merry Christmas everyone and heres hoping for a peaceful New Year. x
    Posted by Popseyg on 19/12/2008 13:43:20
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  45. Where can I get Gennaro's Pork Recipe, it looked delicious
    Posted by David Sinclair on 19/12/2008 13:03:40
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  46. Hey Jamie! I cant wait to cook that pie! i dont like leeks and bacon but my mouth waters everytime i think of it! cant wait to try it! me fella will lov it! xxxxx
    Posted by Hayley on 19/12/2008 12:30:28
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  47. Brilliant programe, very mouth watering....eventhough I have had my dinner! Please!Please! publish the Gennaro Contaldo pork recepi!!!
    Posted by Luigi Mazzoni on 19/12/2008 12:13:50
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  48. Love the Jerk Ham recipe I would also like the Gennaro Contaldo's ham receipe, thank you. John P
    Posted by John Paterson on 19/12/2008 11:55:53
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  49. Gennaro's pork recipe is available on Jamie's webside - "Gennaro's stuffed porchetta"
    Posted by Sandra Lang on 19/12/2008 10:44:25
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  50. Great programme but where can I find Gennaro Contaldo's roast pork receipe? regards, James L
    Posted by James Lyons on 19/12/2008 07:39:42
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  51. There is still no recipe for the filo pastry mince pies - where is it!?!?!
    Posted by Karen on 19/12/2008 07:31:10
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  52. Could you please give the mark number for gas cookers on all recipes, not everyone cooks with electric.
    Posted by sharron kinsey on 19/12/2008 00:17:54
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  53. Hi you say all recipes are on the website well...... Gennaro's Boneless Ham isnt there can we have this please!? Thanks Mike
    Posted by mike on 18/12/2008 23:39:10
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  54. Great programme as usual, but what was the music used throughout?
    Posted by steve williams on 18/12/2008 23:10:26
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  55. where can i find the pork shoulder recipe of Gennaro Contaldo as seen on Jamie cooks christmas Thursday 18 decenber
    Posted by Ken Dine on 18/12/2008 22:48:47
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  56. Hi, we were watching the show and the food looked absoloutley gorgeous. Do you think we could get the recipe? Hopefully you can email us it but if not then please put it on the website? Thursday 18th December 2008.
    Posted by Keri & Sharon on 18/12/2008 21:55:32
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  57. Can you please send me Gennaro's recipe?
    Posted by Graciete Costa on 18/12/2008 21:44:08
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  58. Roast your turkey for 20 mins per kg - are you sure Oliver.
    Posted by Jeff on 18/12/2008 21:13:35
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  59. Hi Where can i get the recipes from last weeks show. The filo pastry mince pies, and sprouts with chestnuts? Thanks
    Posted by michelle williams on 17/12/2008 21:34:51
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  60. Can you please tell me where to get recipes for Jamie Cooks Christmas Turkey and Christmas Mince Pies
    Posted by Marilyn Ponsford on 17/12/2008 20:30:46
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  61. Can you please tell me where I can find all the recipes from the show
    Posted by sam dalton on 17/12/2008 07:41:39
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  62. Hi there All Jamie Cooks Christmas recipes will be available on the website directly after the show on Thursday, so be sure to check back then. Thanks 4Food Ed
    Posted by 4Food Ed on 16/12/2008 16:57:22
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  63. please could you email me with details of how to make jamie olivers filo mince pies as show on Tv last week?
    Posted by heather on 16/12/2008 11:09:39
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  64. Can you tell me where I can get the recipes from that show?
    Posted by mr. mike on 15/12/2008 04:33:58
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  65. Jamie had a marvellous variant on mince pies using filo pastry last week. Where can I find the recipe? Regards, Rob
    Posted by rob willis on 14/12/2008 17:41:00
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  66. Please could you tell me if you have a page of Jami Oliver's Christmast tv programme recipes or do they appear in one of his books
    Posted by penny morrison on 13/12/2008 07:01:48
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  67. i am cooking christmas dinner this year, i watched your xmas programme. Are the recepies in a book or where can i get them.
    Posted by mishie on 12/12/2008 18:33:47
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