Guide to a perfect Christmas

Cooking turkey boils down to physics

Learn the difference between white and dark meat, and ways to keep a turkey moist during the cooking process. Why does cooked meat smell and taste so good? It is because of a chemical reaction known as the Maillard reaction.ST VIDEO
Chef Ryan Hong says cooking a big bird like the turkey is like dealing with two different meats as the leg has more connective tissue and fat inside, unlike the breast.
Chef Ryan Hong says cooking a big bird like the turkey is like dealing with two different meats as the leg has more connective tissue and fat inside, unlike the breast.ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
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What's the secret to cooking a delicious Christmas feast for your loved ones, and how do you keep your Christmas tree fresh? How do cloves and ginger spice up the season, and what makes Christmas such a feel-good period? Shelina Ajit Assomull brings you the science behind the perfect Christmas.