Christmas recipes
Make a stunning dinner for a crowd, delicious party canapés, festive desserts, cocktails and much more with our best ever Christmas recipes.
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App onlyQuick pickled red cabbage. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Make this speedy pickled red cabbage as a side or condiment – it's the perfect foil to Christmas leftovers in our Boxing Day sandwich
Slow cooker cinnamon & orange beef
Feed a crowd on a budget with brisket, a cheap cut of beef that takes on flavours well, here with Christmassy cinnamon, sweet orange and cranberries
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 onlySpiced Aperol spritz. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Enjoy a festive version of Aperol spritz for a Christmas tipple, with added Angostura bitters and ginger beer for the spice, and fresh cranberries as garnish
Next level roast beef
Try our foolproof method for roast beef the next time you're cooking Sunday lunch – it guarantees tender, juicy meat for a special family gathering
Shredded carbonara sprouts
Complete your Christmas table with this creamy side dish – even sprout haters are sure to enjoy the salty, cheesy, carbonara-inspired flavour
Croissant bread sauce
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
Simple sweet & sour slow-cooker red cabbage
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
App onlySmoky paprika & herb roast potatoes. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Season roasties with smoked paprika and thyme for a punch of smoky heat and herby flavour. Drizzle with oil when turning for golden crunchy roasties
Christmas pudding cheesecake. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Cross a Christmas pudding with a cheesecake and what do you get? A fantastic alternative festive dessert with a crunchy ginger base and creamy filling
App onlyOrange & brandy mince pies. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Add a spoonful of clotted cream to these mince pies to make them extra-luxurious – serve them warm with mulled wine
Mini hot toddy pavlovas
Take inspiration from a classic winter cocktail to create these mini pavlovas flavoured with whisky, pear and spices
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
Festive rum & ginger punch
Prepare this festive punch before your guests arrive for a stress-free party. It uses our mince pie rum, but can also be made with spiced rum
App onlyMolten cheeseboard boxing day fondue. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Transform cheeseboard leftovers into a retro melting fondue to make an indulgent treat for Boxing Day or any celebration. Add your favourite dunkers to finish
App onlyAir fryer pigs-in-blanket turnovers. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Wrap pigs-in-blankets in puff pastry to make a delicious festive snack. They're ideal for a Christmas party or buffet, served alongside chutney
Vanilla spiced cookies
Make these spiced festive biscuits to decorate our gingerbread house cake, then enjoy the extras or give them as a gift to friends and family
App onlyMincemeat flapjacks. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Make some Christmassy flapjacks using mincemeat. They make the perfect travel companion, and are great if you’re craving some festive flavours
App onlyChristmas tree cheeseboard. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Rustle up this sharing platter made with cheese, crackers, cucumber and grapes. Decorate with rosemary and pomegranate seeds to look like a festive tree
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
Pigs-in-blankets toad in the hole
Thought pigs-in-blankets couldn’t get any better? Think again. We've turned everyone’s favourite Christmas trimming into a glorious toad-in-the-hole
White chocolate, pistachio & cardamom truffles
Make some gorgeous creamy, nutty truffles to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights in November. They’re also ideal for gifting to friends and family
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
Campari soda & blood orange pitcher
Hosting a crowd this Christmas? Throw together this simple pitcher, with Campari, Angostura bitters, orange-flavoured gin and blood orange soda
