Christmas centrepiece recipes
Christmas isn't all about turkey, we've got great recipes for pork, beef, goose, vegetarian options and other show-off mains to impress your family and friends.
-
Honey-mustard glazed duck
- Ready in 2 hrs 50 mins
Duck is a great choice for a special festive meal for two
1
rating
Easy
-
Mustard roast beef
- Ready in 3 hrs 10 mins
Roast forerib of beef with a redcurrant and wine gravy, just right for entertaining
2
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Butter-roasted supreme of chicken with wild mushroom & potato gratin
- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
Good Food Facebook fans made the call on Gordon's Christmas recipe for 2010 - the winner, unsurprisingly to the chef, was roast chicken
3
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Classic roast goose with cider gravy
- Ready in 4 hrs
A foolproof guide to cooking this festive favourite with a simple gravy
6
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Beef Wellington
- Ready in 2 hrs
Gordon Ramsay's version of the classic steak dish - a show-stopping centrepiece on a special occasion
117
ratings
For The Keen Cook
-
Christmas poussin
- Ready in 45 mins
Prepare ahead and pop in the oven when your guests arrive. Perfect if you don't want to be tied to the kitchen
2
ratings
Easy
-
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
102
ratings
Easy
-
Melty mushroom Wellingtons
- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
This smart all-in-one vegetarian main is perfect for entertaining on winter nights
58
ratings
Easy
-
Roast fillet of beef with mushroom stuffing
- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
Serve up a spectacular centrepiece of roast beef with a rich stuffing, and a clever twist on Yorkshire puddings
16
ratings
For The Keen Cook
-
Roast sirloin of beef
- Ready in 2 hrs 40 mins
Gary Rhodes' delicious, succulent roast beef dish is perfect for Boxing Day lunch or an alternative Christmas Day roast. Just four ingredients
6
ratings
Easy
-
Fresh Savoy, red onion & egg pie
By
- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
A great vegetarian main - perfect pastry and a scrummy filling
10
ratings
Easy
-
Roast turkey & cranberry Wellington
- Ready in 3 hrs 40 mins
A festive twist on the classic British dish of beef Wellington, rich with chestnuts and stuffing
2
ratings
For The Keen Cook
-
Honey-roasted duck with creamed cauliflower
- Ready in 1 hr
If you're making Christmas lunch or dinner for a small group of people, Curtis Stone's duck is just right – it's full of flavour and so much easier to cook than a big bird
2
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Spiced roast beef with red wine gravy
- Ready in 1 hr 35 mins
Marinade your fillet with peppercorn, fennel and mustard seeds then roast until rare - the gravy is gluten-free too!
1
rating
Easy
-
Herb rolled pork loin with crackling
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
We recommend you make a trip to your butcher for this dish based on an Italian classic for suckling pig, good meat equals good crackling
2
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Gordon Ramsay's Roast rib of beef
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
Whether you want a Christmas alternative, or a smart yet easy dinner party dish, Gordon's beef does the trick
4
ratings
Easy
-
Layered squash, barley & spinach pie
- Ready in 3 hrs 20 mins
A spectacular veggie Christmas centrepiece - when sliced, it looks stunning, and the flavours go brilliantly with all your favourite trimmings
19
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Truffle-stuffed guinea fowl
- Ready in 2 hrs
See what all the fuss about truffles is with this indulgent Sunday lunch or special occasion dish
1
rating
Moderately Easy
-
Duck with red cabbage & Madeira gravy
- Ready in 24 hrs
A decadent duck dish slow-cooked French-style in goose fat to make it mouthwateringly tender
3
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Lamb en croûte with redcurrant sauce
By
- Ready in 40 mins
Teaming lamb with sage instead of mint is a clever idea for a festive feast - and you can freeze this dish for up to a month
3
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Roast goose with potato & stuffing
By
- Ready in 5 hrs
As a Christmas turkey alternative, roast goose - free-range and oozing with flavour - is hard to resist
0
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Glazed Christmas ham with pineapple chutney
- Ready in 3 hrs 15 mins
Try Matt's spiced chutney alongside this traditional Christmas meat
2
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Gordon's honey glazed ham
- Ready in 4 hrs
Superchef Gordon Ramsay has created the perfect glaze to make his ham a seasonal must-have
48
ratings
Easy
-
Parsnip, cranberry & chestnut loaf
- Ready in 2 hrs
A modern take on the nut loaf, this makes a great vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day or a special dinner
20
ratings
Easy
-
Christmas goose with root veg, sticky pears & bramble gravy
- Ready in 4 hrs
The classic alternative to turkey, Barney's recipe pairs succulent meat with tender, sweet veg
4
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Venison & wild mushroom Wellington
- Ready in 3 hrs 15 mins
A stunning centrepiece for any dinner party - how about trying it as an alternative to turkey at Christmas?
4
ratings
For The Keen Cook
-
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
23
ratings
Moderately Easy
-
Lemon sole with crab & tarragon butter sauce
By
- Ready in 40 mins
This whole baked fish looks impressive on a platter for sharing, served simply with potatoes and greens
2
ratings
Easy
-
Slow-roasted pork shoulder with leeks, apricots & thyme
- Ready in 3 hrs 45 mins
Make your weekend roast really special with creamy leek and apricot stuffing, extra crispy crackling and tender meat
0
ratings
Easy
-
Beef Wellington
- Ready in 2 hrs
Update a celebration dinner centrepiece using prosciutto instead of pancakes to encase beef and porcini mushroom stuffing
3
ratings
For The Keen Cook
-
Herb-studded roast loin of pork with apple & cider gravy
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
Boneless rolled pork with the scored skin will give you lots of delicious crackling - great for Sunday lunch
2
ratings
Moderately Easy
Search for more Christmas centrepiece recipes
A to Z Recipes
Our recipes are listed from A to Z.
Have a browse...
Your binder
Your binder
Here are three other great reasons to sign up:
- You get an online binder, where you can store all your favourite recipes and create menus.
Search Good Food
Advertisement
Recipe Collections
Cakes
A celebration of all things cake! Cupcakes, chocolate cakes, fruit cake, brownies and traybakes.
Cuisines
Celebrate food from home and abroad with Italian, Indian, Thai, British and much more.
Favourites
Love curry? Browse our best, along with chicken, pasta and other popular dishes.
View all recipes in Favourites
Healthy
Cut calories and fat not flavour with these healthy recipes - you'll even find a few treats!
Ingredients
From strawberries to sea bass, peas to pork belly - browse recipes by the flavours you love best.
View all recipes in Ingredients
Occasions
From canapes to afternoon tea, we've got recipes for every occasion.
Special diets
Low-salt, egg-free, dairy-free and gluten-free are just some of the options.
View all recipes in Special diets
Need inspiration?
Use our refined recipe search to help you find the dish that suits you. You'll be able to choose cooking times, occasion, diet, calories, chef, cuisine and much more. It's the easiest way to find the perfect recipe.
