Done right, a prawn cocktail is a beautiful Christmas starter - and John Torode's the man to show you how. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add a squeeze of lemon and glug of vinegar.

from starters to desserts, perfect for your festive celebrations Embrace the best of both worlds with our playful twists on retro Christmas favourites. With timeless classics like prawn cocktail ...

roast potatoes and vegetables on Christmas Day. Starters, however, can be a little trickier to prepare. A lot of people opt for a prawn cocktail, or keep it classic with a hearty bowl of soup ...