Nine Christmas family party essentials
If you have the family descending on you for Christmas – don’t panic. Let Tesco take the hassle out of the hosting for you with their party favourites.
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Your support makes all the difference.From a classic smoked ham to a cheese tower and Belgium chocolates there is something for even the fussiest relative.
Finest French grain vodka
French vodka is having a popularity boom at the moment. This one is filtered through charcoal plates and has a smooth and elegant taste making it ideal as a mixer in cocktails or straight up over ice. (£18)
Finest smoked salmon trio
Smoked salmon is a traditional Christmas treat in a lot of homes. This trio ensures there is something for everyone with layers of smoked salmon flavoured with lemon, pepper, beetroot and smoked chutney. Serve on slices of buttered brown bread or on its own with lemon and dill.
Finest party food including scallop thermidor and mini venison pies
If you want canapés that look amazing but don’t keep you chained to the oven, then this selection of party food, including scallop thermidor that cooks in only eight minutes and mini venison pies complete with festive star topping, is the solution.
Finest roast at home ham
For something a bit different at Christmas then why not roast your own ham - the easy way. Glazed with orange marmalade and rosemary sprigs, roast it in the bag for an hour and then voila – easy roast ham.(£30)
Finest Christmas pudding
A flaming fruit pudding is the traditional end to a Christmas meal but that doesn’t mean you need to spend hours (and weeks) in the kitchen making your own version. Instead opt for this one, matured for 12 months it will be perfect on Christmas day, just heat it up and serve. (£10)
Finest cheese bauble truffles
If you’re looking for a cheeseboard update these bauble truffles, (£5) are just the thing. Packaged up to look like chocolate truffles they are actually made from creamy traditional cheeses filled with a variety of matching chutneys.
Finest cheese bauble truffles
Finest cheese truckle tower
Put cheese centre stage this year with a truckle tower, (£6). The elegant black wax, three-tier tower is comprised of three cheeses – coastal bite Cheddar, Wensleydale with cranberries and blueberries and a cave-aged goat’s cheese. Just add the crackers.
Finest safari print chocolate box
Christmas is a time to indulge and there is nothing more indulgent than these safari print chocolates inspired by the latest catwalk designs. The delicious dark, milk and white Belgian chocolates (£6.50) are made using ingredients from around the world, including pink Himalayan sea salt and Madagascan vanilla.
Finest prosecco
No gathering this time of year is complete without prosecco. The Valdobbiadene Prosecco (£10) has notes of apple, white flowers, citrus, grapefruit and hints of honey, and its light, refreshing taste makes it a great accompaniment for canapés or desserts.
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