Don't get the festive fear, pour yourself a drink and read on – BBC Food is stuffed ... so many Christmas dishes are laden with them. Happily there are easy alternatives in most cases.

Dining at open fast food chains and restaurants ... that will remain open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Cat & ...

Fortunately, stuffing can be prepped ahead of time, allowing you minimum fuss on Christmas Day. Billed to be "quick and easy", Jamie Oliver's pork, sage and onion stuffing recipe is put together ...