Christmas recipe ideas

From turkey to sprouts, and mince pies to party puddings – whatever festive feast you're cooking this Christmas, eat, drink and be merry with all our festive recipes.

Entertaining over the holidays? Get inspired with our healthy Christmas party food – they're perfect for a crowd.

Have some festive fun and make our Christmas recipes for kids, this selection of easy biscuits, cakes and treats that can be made by the smallest of hands

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Low-calorie festive favourites...

Pick healthy sides this Christmas with our best rated selection of recipes. They make the perfect accompaniments for a thoroughly festive dinner.

Tempting ways to take the guilt out of the festive feasting.

Bake a batch of traditional mince pies for a festive treat using buttery shortcrust pastry and fruity mincemeat. We've also got plenty of fun twists and free-from alternatives.

Don't stress the season, try our last-minute Christmas recipes for quick desserts and simple storecupboard festive recipes that you can make in a flash

Make meat-free nibbles and bites to cater for everyone this Christmas with our seasonal vegetarian canapé recipes. Try simple spring rolls or terrific tarts

Got a guest with a nut allergy for Christmas? Don't worry, we've got you covered with our classic mains, sides, puds and treats.

Serve up a plant-based feast with our vegan Christmas starters, mains, sides and desserts. Choose from nut roasts, Christmas puddings, mince pies and more

Enticing meat-free recipes for the festive season, including starters, main courses and snacks. Enjoy a variety of moreish pies, soups, pastries, tarts, nut roasts and vegetable traybakes.

Kick off your Christmas dinner menu with one of our impressive and tasty meat-free starters. Get creative with soups, salads, tarts and other veggies dishes.

Going without booze shouldn't be boring! Our fab and festive mocktails and hot drinks allow teetotallers and kids to join in the festive cheer.

Whether it's a stunning ham centrepiece or a mash-up of Christmas leftovers, we've got a selection of Boxing Day recipes to impress family and friends.

Transform leftover roast turkey from your Christmas dinner into more filling meals. Try a fragrant turkey curry, comforting casserole or creamy pasta.

The classic combination of sprouts with crispy bacon is a festive flavour sensation. Serve these delicious recipes as a side to your Christmas dinner.

Entertaining a crowd this Christmas? We have all the buffet dishes you need for a festive party, including canapés, dips and easy sharing plates.

Decorating your Christmas fruitcake or sponge? We've got you covered with plenty of festive ideas, from edible snowmen and gingerbread trees to decorative stars.

Bake one of our stunning festive breads to celebrate Christmas. Choose from spiced stollen, panettone, sticky buns, tear-and-share rolls, cheesy loaves and more.

Kick-start your festive celebrations with a special Christmas breakfast. Whether it's festive spiced loaf, pancakes or 'reindeer food', Christmas starts here.

Indulge over the festive season with brownies. Try flavouring them with mulled wine, mincemeat or cranberries – all are equally delicious.

Delight guests at Christmas with a cheesecake for dessert. We've included new flavour ideas such as rocky road and cranberry ripple, so there's sure to be one you'll love.

Create a stunning centrepiece to serve as a delicious alternative to turkey with our best ever Christmas beef recipes. Try a filling fillet or wonderful wellington.

Rejoice in the Christmas cheer with our savoury and sweet afternoon tea recipes, including cheese scones, Christmas cookies and blackberry jam.

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