olive magazine Christmas recipes
Traditional Christmas fayre or something with a little Italian flair? Browse the latest festive recipes from the seasonal issues of olive magazine.
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Middle Eastern roast turkey
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Spice up the festive table with this smart alternative to traditional roast turkey
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Pomegranate stuffing
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An alternative to baked stuffing, this jewel-encrusted festive side looks stunning on the Christmas table
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Spicy roast baby aubergines
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A Middle Eastern-inspired side dish of baby aubergines with cumin, coriander and smoked paprika
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Green beans with golden almond butter
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Want to give your Christmas feast a spicy edge? Why not try this side with a twist
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Spinach, walnut & feta parcels
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A Middle Eastern-inspired filo parcel that makes a great alternative to the traditional festive starter
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Italian roast turkey
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Christmas roast turkey with a difference, flavoured with garlic, lemon and rosemary
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Ciabatta & rosemary stuffing
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A simple yet smart stuffing to give an Italian edge to your traditional roast turkey
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Baked red onions in balsamic
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You can bake this simple roasted onion side dish ahead, giving you plenty of time to fill up on festive cheer with your guests
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Parmesan crusted parsnips
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Try a little Italian flavour on this humble British veg for a special Christmas or winter side dish
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Parma ham with figs & dolcelatte
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Why not give your Christmas lunch a bit of Italian flair and flavour?
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Classic turkey with gravy & roast shallots
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Serve a classic roast bird this Christmas and you can be sure your guests will love every mouthful
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Cranberry & chestnut stuffing
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These stuffing balls are packed with Christmas flavours and make an attractive addition to the festive table
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Buttered bay & thyme carrots
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Make these buttery carrots ahead of time and the Sunday roast will be easier than ever
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Ham hock terrine with piccalilli
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This make-ahead meaty terrine makes the perfect Christmas or winter dinner party starter
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Shredded turkey quesadillas
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An easy way to use up any turkey leftovers
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Detox green soup
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Cheap to make and good for you too, this watercress, rocket and spinach soup is ideal for January when times are lean and you want to be too
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Prawn, chorizo & tomato kebabs
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Gordon Ramsay creates a fantastic tasting combination of flavours, all contained in one bite-sized hot canapé
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Cinnamon & star anise cured salmon
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Gordon Ramsay's simple recipe for curing salmon can be used for festive canapés and starters
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Glazed pears with dolcelatte, rocket & pata negra
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Gordon Ramsay's super stylish but simple canapé can be made a few hours in advance so you can relax before your party
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Mincemeat
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Lulu Grimes makes Christmas baking easy with a batch of homemade mincemeat and three simple ways to use it - cake, pies and pudding
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Butterscotch pudding & whisky sauce
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This special pud from chef Matt Tebbutt is so good it was olive's recipe of the month - one mouthful and you'll see why
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Honey-mustard glazed duck
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Duck is a great choice for a special festive meal for two
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Black pepper martini
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Kick off your cocktail hour with this stylish winner from the bartender at Tom's Kitchen at Somerset House
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Spiced home-cured salmon
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Ever the versatile fish, this fresh, no-cook salmon starter can be made a few days ahead
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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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