Christmas dinner recipes

Combine turkey breast, garlic cream cheese and prosciutto with our retro roll. It's a fabulous alternative to a classic roast turkey this Christmas

Update a celebration dinner centrepiece using prosciutto instead of pancakes to encase beef and porcini mushroom stuffing

Try Gary Rhodes' recipe for crispy baked potatoes, sliced thinly and cooked with olive oil and salt. Perfect for a simple roast dinner side dish

Add an extra oomph to your Yorkshire puddings by flavouring the milk with wild mushrooms. These can be made ahead of time and kept in the freezer

This majestic fish pie makes a brilliant dinner party centrepiece which can be prepared ahead

We've blended two tempting sweet treats – rocky road and cheesecake – to create this irresistible make-ahead dessert.

Cook a complete Christmas dinner to enjoy yourself, including a stuffed chicken joint, rich sauces, roast veg and pigs in blankets. You'll also have leftovers for a Boxing Day sandwich

Save hob space by using a slow cooker to braise red cabbage – take the lid off for the last 30 mins to reduce the juices for a lovely, sticky texture

Throw some herbs in with your roast potatoes for an added burst of flavour. These vegan roasties make a great festive side dish or accompaniment for a Sunday roast

Smoke your turkey crown for Christmas dinner with a twist. If you skip the smoking step, this recipe will still give you an easy, succulent roast

Try this lighter version of a classic Christmas fruitcake, bursting with festive spice and juicy fruit. Decorate with candied fruit and glacé cherries

Enjoy this spiced ginger beer slow cooker cabbage at Christmastime. With sweetness and spice, it makes an ideal accompaniment to a roasted ham

Enjoy our parsnip wreath with marsala gravy as a veggie Christmas dish. Deeply savoury and almost stuffing-like in texture, it makes a stunning main or side for turkey

Take your Christmas turkey to the next level with our ultimate roast turkey and gravy. It doesn’t involve much extra work, yet tastes sensational

Make hasselback potatoes flavoured with garlic and rosemary, rather than just normal roasties. They have unique textures, with crisp edges and buttery middles

Cook goose glazed in honey and spices for an alternative to turkey this Christmas. Serve with herby confit potatoes

Prep this sausage, kale and bread stuffing up to two days in advance, then bake on the day. If your favourite part of stuffing is the crispy bits, you’ll love this recipe

Try these deliciously creamy dauphinoise potatoes, which make an excellent side dish for a roast dinner. We've added a few extras for added oomph

Spruce up brussels sprouts for Christmas Day with the addition of garlic, lemon and chilli. The result is a flavourful vegan side dish that’s healthy too

Hosting a veggie dinner party? Try our autumnal quiche with butternut squash, plus sage and hazelnut for a festive flavour – ideal for a meat-free Christmas

Cook this festive roast ham up to three days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge to save on stress when entertaining