Christmas dinner recipes

Discover how delicious and succulent turkey can be. We’ve used some non-traditional turkey seasonings like soy and miso to bring depth of flavour to the dish

Serve up this spicy, sticky and sweet gammon over the festive period. It's just as fabulous in Boxing Day sandwiches as it is for the main event

Make pigs in blankets even more special using maple syrup and a little mustard. If you can’t find cocktail sausages, use chipolatas, each cut into three pieces

Quick to make on Christmas Day, you can swap fresh cranberries here for frozen – just keep an eye on them during cooking, as they won’t take as long to break down

Complete your Christmas table with this creamy side dish – even sprout haters are sure to enjoy the salty, cheesy, carbonara-inspired flavour

Don’t waste stale croissants from Christmas morning – use them to make a rich bread sauce. For total indulgence, finish with a knob of butter to melt over the top

With no bones to contend with, a turkey crown is so much easier to carve than a whole bird and the pancetta slices keep the roasted meat succulent

Cook carrots using the hasselback method to add visual flair to the Christmas table. It also means the garlicky glaze reaches all the way through the veg

Make these luxurious leeks as part of your Christmas spread. Easily prepared in advance, the dish will bring great flavour to your Christmas dinner feast

Make this subtly flavoured gravy base ahead and freeze to make life a bit easier when entertaining – just stir in the roasting juices before serving

Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings.

Use shop-bought stuffing and a fruit-and-nut snack pack for this easy recipe. You could also roll the mix into 12-18 balls rather than make a traybake

Try this gorgeous spiced twist on apple sauce to serve alongside your turkey at Christmas. It also works wonderfully with festive ham on Boxing Day

Try a new twist on sprouts. Shredding and coating them in a sticky soy and honey sauce takes them to a new level – it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Make this frozen dessert up to two days ahead of serving so you can spend more time with your guests. It’s sure to impress at a Christmas gathering

Make these festive stuffing balls at Christmas. Roast them on the same tray as your pigs-in-blankets or alongside your turkey to save oven space

Pair naturally sweet parsnips with bold Sri Lankan and Indian flavours and a dash of soy sauce. It takes parsnips to a whole new level of deliciousness

Bring the comforting flavours and textures of apple crumble to a Christmas trifle. Prep ahead so all you need to do is assemble it on the day

Take inspiration from a classic winter cocktail to create these mini pavlovas flavoured with whisky, pear and spices