Christmas trimmings recipes
Crisp roast potatoes, rich meaty gravy, sausagemeat stuffing, Brussels sprouts and all the other dishes that make the Christmas meal special.
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Make-ahead gravy
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Keep this vegetarian gravy in the freezer to pair with meat or veggie sausages for a fuss-free supper
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Polenta & pancetta stuffing
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Add this unusual, creamy stuffing to your Christmas banquet this year
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Sausage & cranberry stuffing
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Make stuffing balls to serve alongside your Christmas turkey, or cook the mix in a baking dish if you prefer
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Wild rice, chestnut & squash stuffing
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Add a colourful and healthy dish to your Christmas lunch table with this vegetarian stuffing
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Roast pumpkin & fennel with mushrooms
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Serve alongside a roast rib of beef for a special festive meal or Sunday lunch
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Bacon, sausage & prune rolls
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Securing these bites with a cocktail stick keeps everything together while cooking and makes them simple to serve
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Roasted root vegetables
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Root veg is a must with Sunday lunch and Christmas dinner, and this easy recipe is low-fat, superhealthy and high in fibre to boot
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Sticky carrots with thyme & honey
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Give your carrots some flavour with this easy idea using small Chantenay carrots and just three other ingredients
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Swede & parsnip bake
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A mixed mash of favourite winter root veg with a crispy herb topping, which can be chilled or frozen ahead
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Red cabbage with Bramley apple & walnuts
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A sweet, crunchy cabbage dish with a superhealthy boost of vitamin C
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Mashed parsnip & sprout colcannon
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This is a delicious accompaniment to Christmas dinner, but is also a great way to use up those leftover cooked sprouts
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Gravy for the Christmas turkey
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This simple recipe uses white wine for a pale, light gravy, but it can also be made with red wine or Port for a richer flavour
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Traditional bread sauce
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Every Christmas lunch needs a big bowl of bread sauce on the table
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Cranberry & red wine sauce
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Keep this Christmas-spiced cranberry sauce in the fridge for up to a week before the big day
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Creamy potato & shallot gratin
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How will you serve your potatoes this Christmas? If rich and creamy is your thing, try this indulgent gratin recipe
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Chunky roast potatoes
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Keeping your roasties nice and big makes it much easier to keep them crisp and warm
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Squashed baby potatoes with rosemary
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Lighter than your average roastie, these roasted new potatoes make a healthy addition to your Christmas plate
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Savoy cabbage with almonds
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A superhealthy side dish with lightly toasted almonds to give your cabbage some crunch
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Sprouts with chestnuts & crisp pancetta
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If you struggle to get the family to eat their sprouts, try adding some chestnuts and pancetta to make an irresistible side dish
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Carrot & star anise purée
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If you fancy adding something a little different to the table on Christmas Day, this seasonal purée could be just the thing
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Buttered peas & leeks
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A simple side for your roast dinner, which counts towards your five-a-day
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Roasted roots
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Maximise your oven space by throwing everything into one dish and roasting with goose fat
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Cranberry sauce with port & star anise
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Star anise gives this classic sauce a really Christmassy flavour, and a contemporary update
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Spiced red cabbage with prunes
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Braised red cabbage with Christmassy flavours - a lovely addition to the festive table
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Crunchy roast potatoes
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Soggy roasties? Follow Sara's method for crispy spuds every time
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St Clements carrots
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Use some of the heap of clementines lying around over the Christmas period to make these sticky, citrussy roasted carrots
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Three-in-one braised vegetables
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This dish is so handy - while the veg cook, you're making a tasty stock for the gravy, too
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Brussels sprouts with chestnut bacon butter
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The perfect recipe to make Brussels sprouts irresistible (trust us)
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Honey-roast beetroot
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This is lovely hot or cold, and even better a day later when flavours have developed
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Parsnip & celeriac bake
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If you're sick of the same old Christmas sides, perk up your parsnips with some celeriac
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Carrot, apple & celeriac mash
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A superhealthy side, ideal for making the day before and reheating in the microwave
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New season carrots with tarragon
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A deliciously sweet side dish for the Sunday roast
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Caramelised carrots & onions
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The perfect caramelised carrots to accompany any roast - try them alongside your Christmas turkey
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Pepper & honey-roasted roots
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The perfect warming veggie dish for any roast dinner
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Creamed sprouts
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Go on, add a touch of crème fraîche and some juicy bacon to your sprouts and give them a wicked edge, it's Christmas
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Spicy roots
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Strong flavours win through with this spicy veg recipe from Gordon Ramsay
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Bread sauce
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A traditional Christmas sauce to serve with your roast
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Madeira gravy
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A good gravy is an essential accompaniment for the festive meal. This one's enriched with Madeira (fortified wine)
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Creamy bread & onion sauce
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Sara Buenfeld's creamy sauce will make a tasty addition to your Christmas table
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Sticky chipolatas
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These mini sausages with honey mustard glaze work as a roast accompaniment, canapé or on a party buffet
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Rustic chestnut stuffing
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If you love stuffing don’t just stop at one. Cook one inside the turkey to give it flavour and help keep it juicy, then cook another separately
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Apricot & hazelnut stuffing
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Fantasic as part of the meal - so much more than just a stuffing for the turkey
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Easy red wine gravy
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Christmas just wouldn't be the same without a full and flavoursome gravy on the table
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Chestnut & cranberry roll
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Forget fiddly stuffing balls, this clever roll tastes delicious, plus its practical shape makes it ultra-simple to slice
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Mushroom rice stuffing
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Make Christmas veggie-friendly with this recipe for vegetarian stuffing
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Really simple cranberry sauce
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Making your own sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days ahead. Plus, this one uses only three ingredients
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Rosemary & garlic roast potatoes with chipolatas
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Give your roasties a little style and originality with rosemary, garlic and chipolatas
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Stir-fried sprouts with green beans, lemon & pine nuts
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This fresh idea for your Christmas sprouts is a good source of both vitamin C and folic acid
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Lemon & herb stuffing
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Add a citrus zing to your Christmas turkey this year with this zesty, fresh stuffing
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