Christmas dinner recipes
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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App onlyBurnt lemon & thyme butter turkey crown. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Char the cut sides of the lemons in this dish to add a smoky note that transforms the flavour of the turkey. It helps keep the lean breast meat succulent too
App onlyChristmas tree goat's cheese tart. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Rustle up these festively shaped veggie tarts at Christmas. They can be served alongside carrots and sprouts on the big day, but are also great for a buffet
App onlyClementine, fennel & cranberry roast salmon. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Serve this whole salmon on a platter to give a sense of occasion at Christmas. It pairs well with the citrus tang of clementines and seasonal cranberries
Honey soy sprouts
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
Coffee & Irish cream semifreddo wreath
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
Braised red cabbage with cider & apples
This classic easy side dish of tangy red cabbage is a great accompaniment to cold or hot cooked meats. Serve as part of a big spread or buffet
Classic Christmas pudding
A homemade Christmas pudding is easy to make, then it just needs time in the steamer to turn it into a glorious, rich, fruity dessert. A festive classic
Simmer-&-stir Christmas cake
An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating
Apple crumble trifle
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
App onlyPoached pear trifle with florentine crunch & almond custard. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Round off Christmas dinner with this showstopping pear trifle. A trifle with a difference, it’s laced with amaretto for a more grown-up dessert
Bread sauce
Our traditional bread sauce recipe is the perfect creamy accompaniment to your roast dinner. This easy bread sauce is sure to be a Christmas favourite
App onlyTamarind-glazed sweet potatoes. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Try a new take on Christmas potatoes. The sourness of the tamarind with the freshness of coriander and red onions cuts through the sweetness
Simple port & cranberry sauce
The big occasion just wouldn't be the same without a colourful cranberry sauce on the side.
Mini hot toddy pavlovas
Take inspiration from a classic winter cocktail to create these mini pavlovas flavoured with whisky, pear and spices
Vegan pie
Make this fantastic vegan beetroot, sweet potato, chard and celeriac rainbow-layered pie as a stunning centrepiece for a meat-free Christmas or dinner party
Sweet chilli-glazed pigs in blankets
Enjoy our chilli-glazed variation on a Christmas classic. As well as being a moreish side for the festive turkey, they also make a delicious canapé
Truffle & parmesan roast potatoes
Make these extra-special roasties with parmesan and truffle flavours. They make a great side for Christmas dinner or any other special occasion
Moroccan spiced pie
The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal - and it's suitable for veggies
Carrot & swede mash with brown butter & thyme
Transform carrot and swede into an extra-special side dish with the help of brown butter and thyme. It's perfect at Christmas, or a special Sunday lunch
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
App onlyRoasted garlic & herb turkey crown. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Try a turkey crown instead of a whole bird for Christmas dinner – it’s quicker and easier to roast. Roasting the garlic for the butter first mellows out its flavour
App onlyBest ever lemon & herb roast turkey crown & gravy. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Use clever tricks to cook the most succulent turkey with crispy, herby skin. It's super-easy, so you’ll have plenty of time to get on with the trimmings
Boozy cranberry sauce
Indulge in this boozy version of cranberry sauce at Christmas. The special ingredient is kirsch, though you could skip it and add extra cherry juice
Sizzled sprouts with pistachios & pomegranate
Add a deliciously different side dish to your Christmas spread with these pan-fried brussels sprouts and juicy pomegranate seeds, drizzled with pomegranate molasses
