This Morning countdown to Christmas. - Granada Television

Christmas is one of the high points of everyone's year, and sometimes the only time the whole family gets together - but the planning and preparation can be stressful. This book, is part of "This Mornings"'s own popular series of cooking, present-making and family-oriented strands, helps you to take the panic out of preparation with an easy, organized approach. TV cook Susan Brooks provides recipes and ideas for traditional and more unusual dishes for that special meal, plus creative ideas for leftovers that will banish tired ideas of turkey sandwiches forever, as well as ideas for Christmas meals for vegetarians and for children. There are even some creative hangover cures for the morning after! As well as exciting recipe ideas, many of which can be prepared well in advance to ease the burden on the day itself, there are also money-saving tips and advice on spreading the cost of Christmas purchases, and practical information on dealing with the stresses and strains that can occur in the closest of families.