I do love a good party, which for me means putting on beautiful food without getting into a terrible bind about it. I certainly don’t consider it cheating to buy a dish if you need to, as long as the quality is there. I would absolutely recommend you take up the offers of help from anyone who loves to cook, as long as they’re not offended when you designate a specific dish so that the whole menu fits together. I also try very hard to do as much work as I can in advance, and to make sure I have some vegetarian and gluten free dishes in the mix, so no one misses out. And I often bribe a grandchild to help on the day too! What are your tips to ensure a stress free Christmas Day?