Christmas buffet recipes
If you're feeding a crowd this Christmas, we've got just the recipes for you. With plenty of make ahead ideas, you'll be able to enjoy the fun too.
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Four & twenty chicken & ham pie
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- Ready in 2 hrs 15 mins
There aren't any blackbirds baked into it, but this stunning centrepiece will impress with its layers of nuts, fruit, chicken and gammon
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For The Keen Cook
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Salmon & herby potato coulibiacs
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
An impressive addition to any buffet, this puff pastry parcel is filled with fish in a creamy parsley, dill and lemon sauce
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Moderately Easy
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Baked buffalo chicken wings
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- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Sticky spiced wings make great finger food or canapés, and this version skips the deep-fried stage so they're healthier
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Easy
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Butternut soup shots with crispy pancetta soldiers
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- Ready in 15 mins
Serve squash soup in individual espresso cups with bacon toast for dipping as a cute party canapé
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Easy
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Bourbon-glazed pork belly chunks
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- Ready in 3 hrs 45 mins
Your guests will snap up these cubes of crispy belly pork in sticky, sweet whiskey marinade with soy, anise and honey flavours
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Easy
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Dark chocolate & cranberry roulade
- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
This is a fantastic cake to serve as a dessert or at teatime over the festive season and can be made up to a day in advance
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Moderately Easy
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Melting cheese with poppy & apricot bread wreath
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- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
Baked Camembert just got a whole lot better - try home baking a decorative ring and tear off chunks to dunk like fondue
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Easy
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Mini turkey & cranberry pies
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- Ready in 45 mins
These dinky pies are so versatile – try them with chopped ham and mustard, too
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Easy
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Prawn & chorizo skewers with gremolata
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- Ready in 20 mins
Entice your guests to the buffet table with the flavourful combination of prawn and chorizo
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Easy
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Mini Mont Blancs
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- Ready in 15 mins
These bite-sized puddings are ideal for finger food and cocktail parties
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Easy
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Spinach & ricotta slice
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
Both vegetarians and non-veggies will love this puff pastry parcel with Italian cheese - great as a buffet centrepiece
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Moderately Easy
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Duck & pork terrine with cranberries & pistachios
- Ready in 3 hrs
Set aside a couple of hours and enjoy every minute of making this impressive terrine
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Moderately Easy
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Bacon, sausage & prune rolls
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- Ready in 45 mins
Securing these bites with a cocktail stick keeps everything together while cooking and makes them simple to serve
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Easy
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Cauliflower, rice & lentil salad
- Ready in 1 hr
This earthy and vegetarian rice pilaf is good for feeding a crowd, so works well on a buffet table
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Easy
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Braised beef & roasted garlic pie
- Ready in 2 hrs 45 mins
Braised beef and roasted garlic pie makes for sophisticated comfort food
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Christmas pear & chocolate tiramisu trifle
- Ready in 3 hrs
The perfect end to a Boxing Day banquet, John Torode's dessert combines an Italian classic with British seasonal fruit
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Moderately Easy
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Lamb tagine with dates & sweet potatoes
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
This is one of those wonderful dishes that improves with keeping
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Easy
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Maple & mustard glazed ham
- Ready in 3 hrs 10 mins
Gordon Ramsay’s succulent maple-glazed ham is perfect for a Boxing Day feast
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Moderately Easy
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Christmas pie
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
Combine a few key Christmas flavours here to make a pie that both children and adults will adore
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Moderately Easy
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Little mince pie cakes
- Ready in 33 mins
These miniature mince pies are sure to go down a treat with anyone with even a slightly sweet tooth
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Mini chocolate & ginger brownies
- Ready in 1 hr
A squidgy dark chocolate traybake dotted with spicy crystallised ginger then cut into bitesize squares for the perfect sweet canapé
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Anchovy palmiers
- Ready in 25 mins
Roll puff pastry up with anchovies and Parmesan cheese and bake to create a simple but impressive nibble or canapé
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Foil-poached salmon with dill & avocado mayo
- Ready in 2 hrs 20 mins
A whole poached salmon makes a buffet centrepiece with wow-factor - we've got ideas for using up the leftovers too
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Easy
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Game terrine
- Ready in 2 hrs
John Torode shows how to prepare classic coarse set terrine with duck and mixed game of your choice
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Moderately Easy
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Crab cakes with dill mayonnaise
- Ready in 45 mins
Little fish favourites, perfect for dipping at parties or as a smart starter
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Turkey tonnato salad
- Ready in 10 mins
Tuna mayo on turkey may sound like an odd combination, but trust us! This Italian-style light lunch dish is the perfect remedy for Christmas excesses
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Jewelled mince pies
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Step up the quality of your mince pies with this melt-in-the-mouth recipe
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Moderately Easy
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Chocolate & chestnut truffle torte
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- Ready in 6 hrs
This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party
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Moderately Easy
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Black olive & goat's cheese tartlets
- Ready in 40 mins
Stylish veggie bite-sized treats for a posh party
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Easy
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Creamed leek tart
- Ready in 3 hrs
A creamy tart from MasterChef judge John Torode that makes a great centrepiece at any time of year
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Moderately Easy
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Ginger-spiced pears
- Ready in 55 mins
Make and store preserved fruits for a month or so and serve alongside cold meats and cheeses
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Easy
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Smoked salmon taramasalata
- Ready in 10 mins
This Greek dip is an original way to use up leftover smoked salmon and works well on a sharing mezze platter
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Easy
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Smoked salmon soufflé tart
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
A sophisticated quiche, rippled with salmon slices, goat's cheese and dill
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Moderately Easy
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Parcel-poached salmon with herby mayonnaise
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- Ready in 2 hrs
Beautiful served hot or cold, this poached salmon makes a stunning yet stress-free centrepiece for a buffet lunch
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Moderately Easy
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Maple-mustard pulled pork
- Ready in 8 hrs 15 mins
Coat your pork shoulder with a sweet mustard glaze then slow-roast for soft, tender meat that just falls apart
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Moderately Easy
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Garland sausage roll slice
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
This party recipe adds a touch of sophistication to traditional sausage rolls, and can be made one day ahead for minimum stress
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Easy
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Easy cheese & onion slice
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
This cheesy dish is a great buffet recipe for guests to just help themselves to
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Easy
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Dorset sausage pasties
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
These pasties are perfect for dunking into soup - you can make them in advance too
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Spiced pumpkin soup
- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
A smooth soup made with butternut squash which will satisfy vegetarians, or spice it up with a scattering of chilli shrimps
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Succulent braised venison
- Ready in 2 hrs 5 mins
Venison benefits from long, slow cooking, and this Scottish dish develops a beautifully earthy sweetness - try it as an alternative to turkey, or for Hogmanay
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Easy
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Cherry chocolate Pavlova
- Ready in 2 hrs
Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit
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Moderately Easy
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Hot-smoked salmon, double cress & potato salad platter
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- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Get all the elements of this beautiful lunch dish prepared in advance, then just assemble when you're ready to serve
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Pistachio & cranberry pork pie
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- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
Make this extra special pork pie recipe a couple of days ahead, ready to slice into at your festive buffet party
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Moderately Easy
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Spicy garlic bread
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- Ready in 40 mins
Lashings of spiced garlic butter spread on ciabatta then baked makes a great homemade side dish
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