The Get-Ahead Christmas Cook - The indispensable companion for effortless festive entertaining

''Jane knows what we want: dishes that are easy, great to look at and eat, and made with ingredients you can find'' Prue Leith

Let Jane Lovett take away the stress of the Big Day with her The Get-Ahead Christmas cookbook. Inside you''ll find failsafe recipes which can be prepared and often made ahead, along with hints, tips and menus for throughout the festive season and beyond.

Somehow, we always seem to be taken by surprise by the impending arrival of Christmas, but with a little planning you''ll be surprised how smoothly things can go. The need to prep-ahead is never greater than at this time of year. You will never regret having ordered, prepared, or made something in advance. After all, Christmas should be a happy time of celebration with loved ones, hosts included.

When it comes to this time of year, you need a trusted voice, such as Jane''s, to guide you, but you also want something new, and Jane has so many delightful and original r