Jamie Cooks... Christmas (2008)

S1E1 Jamie Cooks... Christmas

At Jamie's Essex home, festive decorations fill the space as he prepares seasonal dishes with the help of his friend and mentor, Gennaro Contaldo. Alongside traditional favorites, Jamie shares creative recipes to utilize key ingredients, like a zesty Asian turkey salad for Boxing Day and a hearty turkey and leek pie. He also cooks a ham that will last throughout the holiday, whips up a mulled wine sorbet for instant party flair, and highlights the use of festive spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in quick treats like Christmas popcorn and a delightful fig pudding. Jamie even offers a modern take on the classic with a Christmas pudding sundae featuring ice cream and amaretti biscuits, while Gennaro shares some of his own festive tricks.