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.

Looking for a budget-friendly way to kick off your Christmas meal? Our lower-cost festive starters use smart ingredients like canned fish and cheaper vegetables.

Feed a crowd with our Christmas dinner recipes. We’ve got everything for a festive feast, from turkey or nut roast and all the trimmings to dazzling desserts.

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Celebrate Christmas Day with a tipple whether you fancy classic mulled wine, a cheeky cocktail, a punch bowl for a party or a festive twist on hot chocolate.

Whether you enjoy elegant nibbles, a hearty meal or an array of party cocktails on Christmas Eve, we have plenty of food and drink ideas for festive entertaining

Celebrate the festive season with our special Christmas mocktail recipes, from non-alcoholic passion fruit martinis to crowd-pleasing mojitos.

Make the most of this popular poultry with our best ever Christmas chicken recipes. Try a showstopping roast, leftover chicken stir-fry or an impressive starter.

Our sweet Christmas fudge recipes make a delicious homemade gift or after-dinner treat. Try a classic vanilla fudge, white chocolate chip or funky bacon and banana.

Recreate your favourite Christmas market recipes at home with our comforting sweet treats and warming drinks. Make festive biscuits, candied nuts and seasonal drinks.

From slow roasts, hotpots and stews, we have the best Christmas lamb lunches and dinners, packed with delicious seasonal ingredients

Treats for the tree and the rest of your home.

Homemade gourmet presents for every occasion, from sweets, truffles, biscuits, jams and chutneys, to homemade booze and cooking kits.

Get ahead for Christmas by making your festive mince pies in advance and stashing them in the freezer – our genius recipes can be made weeks in advance.

Get ready for the festive season with a gingerbread house. Kids will love getting involved with the decoration of this classic Christmas treat. 

Make a beautiful, edible DIY gift for a foodie friend. We've got ideas for sourdough starters, baking jars and drinks kits that are easy to put together.

Make your own mincemeat at home with our range of traditional versions and new ideas, then put it to good use in one of our fruity, festive bakes.

Cosy up this winter with a warming glass of mulled wine. Our recipes, heady with spices and fruity sweetness, are sure to give you that festive feeling.

Warm your hands around a comforting mulled drink, fragrant with fruity flavours and spices. Our mulled wines, ciders, teas, mocktails are the perfect party drinks. 

Bake your own Christmas panettone – or find inspiration for using up a leftover one – with our selection of best-rated recipes.

Serve pigs in blankets as a side dish at Christmas dinner, a Sunday roast, or as a party canapé. We've got several twists on classic sausages wrapped in bacon.

Prepare a homemade Christmas pudding or brandy-soaked Christmas cake before Advent. We also have other festive recipes that you can make ahead and freeze.

Bake up a traditional Christmas treat or a new twist on the classic. Try our sharing buns, festive muffins and rich, luxurious puddings this December

Whether you call it a yule log, chocolate roulade or Bûche de Noël, this decadent showstopper is sure to be a hit at Christmas.

Discover delicious and elegant starters to ease you into Christmas dinner. Choose from smoked salmon, soups, pâtés, sharing platters, cheese tarts and more.

Our festive punches are perfect for a Christmas drinks party. Serve up a warming mulled punch, refreshing cranberry cocktail or a non-alcoholic variety.

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