Practical tips for a joyful, delicious, and relaxed festive season Estimated read time: 4 minutes The joy (and chaos) of Christmas For many of us, Christmas is one of the most wonderful — and busiest — times of the year. We imagine laughter around the table, the smell of something delicious in the oven, and a house full of family and friends. But between shopping, wrapping, cleaning, and cooking, hosting Christmas can turn from celebration to stress. The good news? With a little planning (and a few smart shortcuts), you can enjoy a Christmas that feels joyful, calm, and full of connection.   1️⃣ Plan early and simplify your menu The key to a relaxed Christmas Day is preparation. Start...

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Ingredients: 1 onion, slicedWhatever veg you have in the fridge, chopped into bite sized pieces (think capsicum, celery, carrot, broccoli).  You'll need 1 big handful per dinerAnd any random tinned things you find in your pantry and want to use up (bamboo shoots, baby corn) - but don't worry if you don't have any!Sesame Chicken Balls, defrosted Sauce:2 tbsp oyster sauce2 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine1 tsp corn flour, mixed with 1 tbsp water1 tsp sesame oil Method: Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl or jug. Heat a frypan and swirl in a little olive oil.  Stir fry onion and any harder veggies (capsicum, carrot) until softened and starting to brown.  Throw in all...

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