Nigella Lawson's Christmas dinner cooking tips for a cost-effective tasty meal

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With just one more sleep to go, Nigella Lawson has shared her Christmas cooking tips to make up a feast on a budget.In a recent episode of The News Agents podcast, the celebrity chef explained how she - like a lot of the country - will be cutting back on festive spending this year.The TV personality told the hosts that people don't need to add "more and more" in order to make a better meal and "feel like they're having something special".The notable food writer added that it won't just be food that will be kept simple on Christmas day, as her family will also be forgoing presents and explained how she makes her Turkey come out of the oven "super juicy".To help keep costs down, Nigella has given her advice for cooking a frugal Christmas dinner.

Here is everything you should know, as reported by the Express.She told podcast hosts Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel that while she "loves eating", using Christmas as an excuse to eat non-stop to the point where you are beyond full - or as she put it, "a bloated wreck", should be avoided.Nigella added that the "obscene over-indulgence" many Britons are guilty of over the festive period takes away the appreciation of the staple foods that "make it into a feast anyway", such as roast potatoes which she branded "the most important part".According to the TV cook, there are a few easy ways to enjoy a special, yet frugal Christmas dinner, one of which is to give the starters a miss.

She noted that the idea "seems a madness", and is something she has never served on December 25.Ignoring the custom to serve more than one meat at the table was another tip from Nigella who suggested focusing on the side dishes that complete the meal instead.When it comes to stocking up on puddings and buying