Christmas kitchen
All the Christmas recipes, guides and videos you need for the festive season, plus plenty of cooking advice.
12 best Christmas pudding recipes
Discover our top puds for Stir-up Sunday.
The best mince pie recipes
We've rounded up our 10 best mince pie recipes, just in time for Christmas.
10 classic Christmas recipes you can make ahead
Utilise your freezer now and reap the rewards come Christmas time.
The best Advent calendars for foodies 2019
Countdown in style with our alternative buys.
What to make on Stir-up Sunday
Christmas cakes, mince pies and puddings to prepare before the main event.
Get ahead for Christmas
Get ahead for Christmas
Guide10 classic Christmas recipes you can make ahead
ReviewThe 14 best Christmas baubles for foodies 2019
Looking for a fun way to decorate your Christmas tree? Choose from our pick of...
GuideFreezable recipes for Christmas – infographic
Make and freeze Christmas dinner ahead of time using our simple infographic...
ReviewThe best Christmas crackers for foodies 2019
From fudge to gin and even cheese, read on for our buyer's guide to the...
GuideHow to get ahead at Christmas
Don't stress over the spuds on 25 December, says Carol. Get prepared now...
GuideHomemade Christmas decoration ideas
Make your own foodie-inspired Christmas decorations this year, from gingerbread...
GuideAlternative Christmas dinner recipes
Bored of the traditional roast or in need of a vibrant veggie main course this...
GuideChristmas dinner vegetables – how much to serve
Planning your Christmas dinner? Find out how much veg to serve per person with...
Guide30 best ever Christmas recipes
From luscious mains with all the trimmings to impressive desserts, see our best...
GuideHow to make Christmas cheaper
With a bit of clever cooking you can make Christmas surprisingly cheap without...
GuideOur best ever gluten-free Christmas cakes
Following a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you have to miss out on cake at...
Our top Christmas collections
Our top Christmas collections
CollectionChristmas cake
CollectionChristmas pudding
Whether you make yours on Stir-up Sunday, or you need a last-minute pud for...
CollectionMince pies
Deep & decadent or simple & speedy - we have all mince pies covered!
CollectionGingerbread
Spice up your Christmas period.
CollectionVegan Christmas dessert
Serve these vegan desserts at Christmas – we've got recipes for vegan...
CollectionChristmas baking
Crumbly mince pies, iced cakes and traditional festive breads like stollen and...
CollectionChristmas gift
Why go shopping when you can make Christmas presents at home? We have lots of...
CollectionChristmas brownie
Indulge over the festive season with brownies. Try flavouring them with mulled...
CollectionFreezable Christmas
Get ahead for the big day with freezable Christmas recipes. Our mains, desserts...
CollectionChristmas biscuit
From cookies and gingerbread, to biscotti and shortbread, bake up a storm this...
CollectionChristmas shortbread
Make shortbread biscuits for friends and family this Christmas. Add festive...
It is essential to rest your meat before carving. Allow 20-30 mins for a small joint or 30-45 mins for a large joint or turkey. Put the meat in a warm place, tented with foil. During this time the roast will finish cooking, become juicier and easier to carve – and don’t worry, it won’t get cold.
Christmas menu plans
Christmas menu plans
GuideEasiest ever Christmas dinner
Your turn to cook the big Christmas meal? Let us take away the stress with this...
GuideGluten-free Christmas menu
Our gluten-free Christmas lunch recipes are indulgently festive as well as...
GuideVegan Christmas menu
Cook a festive vegan feast using our mix-and-match menu so everyone can enjoy a...
Christmas gift ideas
Christmas gift ideas
ReviewThe 8 best Christmas hampers for 2019
Gift hampers are an extra-special foodie gesture, whether you're buying for...
GuideThe best boozy Christmas gifts 2019
Choose the very best festive bottles from our selection of our boozy Christmas...
ReviewThe 9 best whiskies to buy as gifts 2019
Give the gift of whisky at Christmas, whether a scotch, bourbon or Irish...
The truth about Brussels sprouts
The truth about Brussels sprouts
