Cook for the holidays with DStv this December

“‘Tis the season to be jolly” and we believe it’s time to get jolly about our festive cooking line-up.

Besides putting your feet up and relaxing this December, you will still need to cook a few feasts this holiday season.

Last year’s meals might have been a disaster that you’d rather forget. This year need not be a repeat with our impressive festive cooking line-up. From the fiery Gordon Ramsay to the South African beauty Siba Mtongana, there’s a variety to learn from.

Set your PVR so that you can rewind and follow the recipes.

Spicy Christmas with Thomasina Miers (Monday 2 December at 19:45 on Food Network).

If you’re looking for a twist in your holiday cooking, Thomasina Miers has the recipes just for you. The author, restauranteur and Masterchef 2005 winner shows off her spicy festive recipes.

Watch Spicy Christmas with Thomasina Miers on Monday 2 December at 19:45 on Food Network. 

Gordon Ramsay’s Christmas Cookalong 2012 (Monday 2 December at 22:00 on BBC Lifestyle).

The renowned chef proves that there is a foolproof holiday dinner to be made. Watch as Gordon shows off three course feasts for families to cook together.

Don’t miss Gordon Ramsay’s Christmas Cookalong 2012 on Monday 2 December at 22:00 on BBC Lifestyle. 

Jeni Barnett’s Christmas Hamper (Tuesday 3 December at 20:45 on the Food Network).

Jeni Barnett cooks up a festive storm in the kitchen with invited guests like Gino D’Acampo, Thomasina Miers, Tom Aikens, Olly Smith and Lotte Duncan.  She’ll teach how to make bread and butter pudding and even mince pies!

Watch Jeni Barnett’s Christmas Hamper on Tuesday 3 December at 20:45 on the Food Network. 

Nigel Slater’s 12 Tastes of Christmas (Monday 9 December at 22:00 on BBC Lifestyle).

Nigel Slater shows off his favourite festive treats for the holiday season in his 12 Tastes of Christmas. He shares his recipes for self-indulgence and for entertaining.

Tune in to Nigel Slater’s 12 Tastes of Christmas on Monday 9 December at 22:00 on BBC Lifestyle. 

Great British Bake Off: Christmas 2012 (Monday 16 December at 22:00 on BBC Lifestyle). 

The Great British Bake Off’s Mary and Paul dedicate this special to festive baking. Keep the holiday traditions going with Mary’s Christmas Cake and Paul’s mince pies.

Watch Great British Bake Off: Christmas 2012 on Monday 16 December at 22:00 on BBC Lifestyle. 

Siba’s Christmas Table (Friday 20 December at 17:40 on Food Network). 

South Africa’s Siba Mtongana spreads the holiday spirit in this special episode. She shares her easy-to-make delicious food. You will have your guests asking for more with this holiday special.

Don’t miss Siba’s Christmas Table on Friday 20 December at 17:40 on Food Network. 

Cooking Christmas with Matt and Lisa (Monday 23 December at 19:20 on Food Network).

Matt Tebbutt and Lisa Faulkner prepare you for the festive season with an appetizing menu. Not only do they entice your taste buds, the two show how to create a centrepiece for the table.

Tune in to Cooking Christmas with Matt and Lisa on Monday 23 December at 19:20 on Food Network.

Great British Bake Off: Christmas 2013 (Monday 23 December at 22:00 on BBC Lifestyle).

Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry show off their baking skills for this year’s
Great British Bake Off: Christmas 2013. Don’t know how to bake any holiday treats? These two will show you how.

Watch the Great British Bake Off: Christmas 2013 on Monday 23 December at 22:00 on BBC Lifestyle.

Be sure not miss out on any festive cooking with DStv.