In the seven or so years that I have been the food scientist for BBC's Inside The Factory, the episode that had people stop me in the supermarket was the Christmas special where I gave my top science-based tips on cooking the perfect Christmas turkey. In these times of rising fuel prices and climate concern, however, it feels more important than ever to pick a way to cook your prized bird in a way that makes for a killer dish without murdering the planet or your bank account. For more tips on cooking a turkey in the oven, visit bit.ly/cook_turkey_science
OVEN ROAST
If you're cooking a roast this Christmas, you'll probably be doing it in