
Budget Christmas recipes
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Turkey, bacon & chorizo bombe
Inspired by the internet sensation that is the bacon bombe, we've devised a Christmas cracker of a roast turkey with a stuffing of bacon and chorizo
Charred Brussels sprouts with Marmite butter
Yeast extract and sprouts may sound like a nightmare combination, but trust us: it works. Try this recipe for your next Christmas feast or serve on the side of a grilled piece of salmon for a year-round keto-friendly dinner.
Roasted roots
Maximise your oven space by throwing everything into one dish and roasting with goose fat
Juniper & apple red cabbage
Try this twist on braised cabbage for Christmas Day, with juniper berries, orange zest, red onion and red apple for festive colour and flavour
Easy red wine gravy
Christmas just wouldn't be the same without a full and flavoursome gravy on the table
All-the-trimmings traybake
Enjoy the best of Christmas in a traybake. A perfect Boxing Day feast for using up leftovers like potatoes, parsnips, carrots, sprouts and pigs-in-blankets
Cherry chocolate pavlova
Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit
Root vegetable tatin with candied nuts & blue cheese
Make this vegetable tatin with nuts and cheese as a Christmas showstopper. Perfect for a veggie family, it also makes a great Boxing Day buffet centrepiece
Chicken terrine with leeks & apricots
Whet the appetite for the main event by serving guests this special chicken terrine with leeks and apricots. It can be made up to three days ahead
Christmas rocky road
Adapt this festive rocky road however you like. It’s great for using up leftover Christmas sweets and biscuits, and you can get kids involved in making them, too
Last-minute Christmas loaf cake
Unexpected guests and no Christmas cake to serve? This last-minute loaf tastes as if it had been made in November. Decorate with a snow shower of icing sugar
Christmas lunch loaf
Looking for an alternative to turkey at Christmas? This festive lunch loaf is packed with flavour, plus it's cheaper and easier to prep and serve
Roast turkey breast
Cooking for a smaller crowd this Christmas? Try this roast turkey breast as an easy alternative to cooking a whole turkey for your festive dinner
Two-tray Christmas dinner
Make a fuss-free Christmas dinner with this two-tray method that includes stuffing, veg and the turkey. It's ideal if you have a small oven, and saves on the washing-up
Christmas crinkle cookies
Love crinkle cookies? Try our extra-festive version for Christmas, with orange zest, mixed spice and cinnamon – and not forgetting the classic fudgy centre
Christmas tree garlic bread
Each piece of this pull-apart bread has a melted mozarella centre. Brushed with garlic butter and served with a tomato dipping sauce, this will be a hit at any Christmas party buffet table
Baked feta with sumac & grapes
A modern dinner party starter that’s great for a budget - salty feta, sweet grapes, tangy sumac and aniseed dill create contrasting yet complementary flavours
Freeze-ahead roasties
Save precious time when planning a group meal by prepping and freezing your potatoes in advance.
Cumin-spiced roast chicken with pork & pistachio stuffing
Looking for an alternative to turkey? The lush green pistachio stuffing in this spiced roast chicken is very festive, so it's ideal for Christmas lunch
Easy mincemeat
Make homemade mincemeat for your Christmas bakes. It's a lot easier than you might think, and the recipe can be scaled up or down. This works well as a gift, too
Jammy star cookies
Bake these lovely star-shaped biscuits to give as edible Christmas gifts for family and friends. They're easy to make, so kids can get involved too
Honey-roasted parsnips
These golden, honeyed parsnips have just the right mix of earthiness and sweet glaze to make a moreish Christmas side dish, and they’re quick to prepare
Slow-cooker turkey breasts with wine & bacon
If you like the idea of Christmas turkey but often find it dry, then you must try this. The tender turkey is wrapped in bacon then braised in a slow cooker
3-in-1 brown-buttered winter vegetables
Save yourself time and washing-up on Christmas Day by cooking carrots, leeks and Brussels sprouts together along with butter and sage for a perfect side dish