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26 Ways To Make This Year's Christmas Dinner The Best Yet

Just say no to dry turkey.

We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their top cooking tips for Christmas dinner. Here are the results.

1. Spatchcock your turkey.

2. Heat your plates.

3. Explore different turkey recipes.

4. It's OK to cheat.

5. Bake your turkey upside down.

6. Try roast pork instead of turkey.

7. Prime rib is also a delicious turkey alternative.

8. Break tradition if you want.

9. Follow Yorkshire advice for proper Yorkshire puddings.

10. Add red wine to your gravy.

11. Time everything backwards.

12. Frozen veggies are fine.

13. Plan ahead.

14. Cook Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve.

15. For veggie gravy, most chicken and beef granules are actually vegetarian.

16. Use your meat drippings in everything.

17. Buy disposable baking trays.

18. Don't boil your vegetables.

19. If you're making a nut roast, buy a food processor.

20. Add a little Christmas spice to your carrots.

21. Go the extra mile for your roast potatoes.

22. Use a thermometer.

23. Don't put too much pressure on yourself.

24. Stock up on bread.

25. Wine poached pears are a great dessert.

26. Remember, it's always OK to skip Christmas dinner.

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