Good Food magazine Christmas recipes
New cakes, exciting sides, plus all the traditional favourites too - browse the latest Christmas recipes taken from this year's seasonal issues.
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Reindeer cupcakes
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Kids will love making these cute Christmas cupcakes from Planet Cake
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Christmas stollen pudding
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Good Food reader Marion Biles shares her recipe for this creamy and luxurious pud using leftover stollen
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Chocolate chestnut cupcakes
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Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time
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Iced nougat & raspberry terrine
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This posh pud is much easier to prepare than it looks and can be made ahead of time
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Stem ginger & treacle tart
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James Martin gives the traditional treacle tart a Christmassy twist
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Cinnamon shortbread
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Shards of this simple, Christmas-spiced shortbread add a professional finish to creamy desserts
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Cranberry fools
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James Martin's Christmassy cranberry fools are quick to prepare and the recipe is easily increased to serve a crowd
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Clementine & prosecco jellies
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James Martin's glamorous and refreshingly light dessert will be right at home at a festive dinner party
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Salted caramel chocolate torte
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Indulge guests at your next party with this impressive dessert. A touch of salt really sets off the caramel and dark chocolate
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Black Forest trifle
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James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together
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Granny Cook's Christmas pud
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If you prefer a lighter, fruity Christmas pudding, share Sarah Cook's family recipe, which makes three sizes of pud
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Brandy & vanilla butter
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Not just for Christmas pud, this brandy butter goes perfectly with mince pies or spread over toasted panettone
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Cointreau custard
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A boozy custard made for grown-up puds. It's divine with Christmas pudding...
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Squash & sage pithivier
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This simple pie for one makes a great veggie option for Christmas Day - make as many as you need and freeze ahead
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Traditional bread sauce
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Every Christmas lunch needs a big bowl of bread sauce on the table
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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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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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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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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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Polenta & pancetta stuffing
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Add this unusual, creamy stuffing to your Christmas banquet this year
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Roast turkey with citrus butter
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Succulent and picture perfect, this turkey will be the crowning glory of your festive feast
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Mushroom butter on toast
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This make-ahead starter delivers all the flavour of mushrooms on toast without any last-minute frying
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Clementine, feta & winter leaf salad
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This wonderfully light salad is packed with easy-to-find seasonal ingredients and makes a great Christmas starter
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Creamy smoked salmon, leek & potato soup
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Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter
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Peppermint hot chocolate
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Everyone's favourite quick winter treat gets a festive facelift
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Baileys banana trifles
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A quick and impressive make-ahead dessert with Baileys for grown-ups, or use extra toffee sauce for kids
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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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Christmas slaw
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A nutty winter salad which is superhealthy, quick to prepare and perfect with leftover turkey or ham
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Rocky robin cake
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Get creative with your Christmas cake icing - these robins are super cute and really easy to model
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Easy wreath cake
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Make your Christmas cake extra special this year with this easy and speedy decoration
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Sugar-dusted snowflake cake
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Give your Christmas cake a stylish and professional finish this year with this sparkling decoration idea
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Chocolate fruitcake
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If anyone in your family isn't keen on traditional fruitcake, this might be the compromise you've been looking for
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Winter Pimm's punch
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Don't just save Pimm's for summer, add some brandy for a delicious winter treat
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Mini Mont Blancs
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These bite-sized puddings are ideal for finger food and cocktail parties
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Thai mango, chilli & lime cups
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Serve these quick, zingy vegetarian nibbles at your next party
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Christmas cosmopolitan
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These ginger and cranberry infused cocktails are sure to be a Christmas hit
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Prawn & chorizo skewers with gremolata
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Entice your guests to the buffet table with the flavourful combination of prawn and chorizo
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Mini sage & onion scones
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These mini savoury scones are quick to make and are cute canapés for your Christmas party
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Nutty chocolate crunch
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Turn all those nuts, biscuits and chocolate from Christmas into these delicious tiffin bites, great for gifts
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Sloe gin & fruit sponge puddings with custard
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MasterChef finalist Tim Kinnaird's boozy pud is one Christmas treat that's just for the adults
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Pithiviers with chard, squash & ricotta
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MasterChef judge John Torode cooks up an attractive vegetarian pie, perfect for Christmas Day or winter entertaining
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Walnut & Stilton orzotto with roasted squash & Port sauce
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MasterChef finalist, Alex Rushmer, shows us how to create a show-stopping vegetarian starter for the festive season
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Christmas pudding strudel
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Give your Christmas pud leftovers a second life with this easy strudel recipe
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Spiced parsnip & ham soup
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Use up your Christmas roast leftovers in this creamy soup
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Speedy spicy turkey rice
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Put your leftover Christmas turkey and ham to good use with this super fast egg-fried rice
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Smoked salmon carbonara
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If you've got leftover smoked salmon trimmings, use them up in this creamy, indulgent pasta dish
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Cranberry chicken salad
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Use up leftover cranberry sauce in this healthy salad. Add a can of cannellini beans if you want to bulk it up
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Cranberry & blue cheese tart with pear salad
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Use up the remains of the cheeseboard and your cranberry sauce in this sweet-savoury tart
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