First time cooking Christmas dinner? Take note of these kitchen essentials – or just buy them online now – to make your life easier on the 25th December. Whether you are cooking for two people or 12 guests, these top buys will make this task slightly easier, and your food should be tastier. From an electric masher for smooth potatoes, a lovely new gravy boat complete with a plate to protect your table, or, a turkey baster for succulent slices. It's all here – keep scrolling for 10 kitchen essentials you need for Christmas Day dinner. Because there's a first time for everything this year, apparently!
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Christmas kitchen essentials
1. An electric masher
2. A turkey baster
3. A cute (and Christmassy) gravy boat
4. A three-tier steamer for your veg
5. A decanter for your vino
6. A food cover to save your leftovers for bubble and squeak
7. A muffin tray for your homemade Yorkshire puddings
8. A whisk for making sauces and desserts
9. A meat carving fork and knife
10. A fondue set for dessert
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