Christmas dinner recipes

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

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

Roast a turkey crown if you're catering to fewer people this Christmas. It's also a lighter option if you don't want to overindulge on the big day

Cooking for a smaller crowd this Christmas? Try this roast turkey breast as an easy alternative to cooking a whole turkey, plus we've included instructions for adapting the recipe to make air fryer turkey breast

Think brownies aren’t fancy enough for a Christmas party? How about a mulled wine version served under a chocolate dome for a fun and festive dessert

Double or triple the quantities of this festive cranberry and lentil bake to serve more people, if you like. You can make it up to two days before serving

A hit of vodka gives this classic a new edge. Serve with a shot of vodka for full effect

This is a true Christmas centrepiece and an essential for any traditional dinner. Simple and effective, with just five ingredients to a festive favourite

Treat your Christmas party guests to a salted caramel yule log, or bûche de Noël, decorated with redcurrants. It makes a great centrepiece dessert

Looking for a veggie stuffing to serve with a special roast dinner? Made with dried apricots and nuts, this healthy option is low-fat yet full of flavour

Bake this moreish sweet potato parcel as a vegan Christmas Day centrepiece, enhanced with the festive flavours of sage and chestnuts

Make super-sized pigs in blankets for an extra-special Christmas side dish. Brush with maple syrup at the end of cooking for even more indulgence

You can make this no-cook tiramisu ahead to save on time when hosting a party. Made with Baileys, it's a truly grown-up dessert

Serve this healthy, low-fat gravy with Sunday lunch, bangers and mash, or even with turkey on Christmas Day. It can be frozen, too, if you want to make it ahead

Make some homemade cranberry sauce for Christmas dinner, with warming ginger flavours. You could make it ahead as it will freeze for up to a month