TV chefs’ most controversial Christmas recipes from sprout pasta bake to reindeer burger

TV chefs have long encouraged viewers to get stuck into the kitchen and remake some of their greatest recipes, while many , others .

This is also the case for some of the biggest names on TV, as they return to screens during the festive season with creative meal ideas that don’t go down well.

Last year, was inundated with backlash during his show, Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts as his take on a Christmas leftovers sandwich sparked an outcry.

The 49-year-old shared on the Italian stuffed sandwich muffuletta, which traditionally involves many layers.

But after making his version, Jamie also created a sauce made from leftover gravy and mayonnaise, which he admitted: “It’s so right but wrong.”

sparked a major divide among her fans when she posted a for a hearty Brussell Sprouts Pasta Bake on social media.

Not only did the meal include an overwhelming amount of the controversial vegetable, it also contained both pasta and potatoes.

Anticipating the backlash, the TV chef added to her caption: “In the politest possible way – may I ask the sprout-haters to desist from voicing their ire? If it’s not for you, it’s not for you!”

However, that didn’t stop the critics as @chesnasim commented: “I’m yet to be convinced by any containing brussel sprout, detest them.”

In 2021, was accused of “ruining Christmas” after he unveiled his Christmas Reindeer Burger .

Many were horrified after watching the restaurateur fry a slab of reindeer, smother it in Gouda cheese and serve it in a soft bun.

At the time, Gordon was in Finland working on his Ramsay Around the World series, where he globe-trots and rustles up local delicacies.

Before making the meal, he said: “So forget the cuddly reindeer image of Christmas and think about a delicious protein that’s a staple here in Finland.”

Among the comments, one viewer raged: “If Santa does not show up this year it will be all your FAULT!”