Christmas recipes

Serve this Bavarian-inspired beer and pretzel combo at your next party – it's a surefire crowd pleaser, with a little kick from cayenne pepper

Try this easy no-bake dessert which uses just five ingredients. As well as looking great as a centrepiece, it's easy to carry to a gathering.

Chocolate truffles, amaretti biscuits and a few edible Christmas flourishes make these festive brownies an extra-special dessert no one could resist

A slice of our classic sausage, sage and onion stuffing is a must-have for Christmas dinner. It's also great as a side with your Sunday roast

This simple vegetable side dish is prepared quickly, then slow-roasted in the oven for a sweet and sticky caramelised finish

Our easy, vegetarian stuffing is full of rich flavours and is the ideal side dish for a Sunday roast or Christmas dinner.

For a twist on a favourite Sunday roast or Christmas side dish, coat parsnips in polenta and grated Italian cheese to ensure a tasty, crunchy finish

Mix goat’s cheese with cheddar to adds a lovely depth of flavour without being overpowering in this kale and leek gratin. It makes a great side dish

Bake a mince pie take on babka to celebrate Christmas and Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. It’s not a traditional Chanukah bake, but works brilliantly

Forget soggy brussels sprouts! Spruce up a classic Christmas side with the help of a crispy, golden parmesan and breadcrumb topping

This is a posh version of bread and butter pudding, rich with cream and vanilla – great for using up any excess Christmas panettone

These easy cinnamon flavoured Christmas biscuits are great for getting the kids involved in cooking, and they can also be used as edible tree decorations

Baby parsnips are far more tender than the regular variety, and delicious in this side dish. You can easily make this vegan by swapping the honey for maple syrup

Make these caramels as a Christmas treat for family and friends. Add in other festive goodies and wrap up in a gift box for a thoughtful present

This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter puff pastry - a real Christmas treat

Fantastic as part of your Christmas lunch – so much more than just a stuffing for the turkey

Serve up a stunning vegetarian wellington for a Christmas main, wrapped in puff pastry and filled with beetroot, stilton, kale and pine nuts

Infuse apple juice with festive spices to make this Christmassy gin cocktail

Make a flavourful bread sauce to accompany your Christmas dinner. The sauce is silky and thick thanks to butter and whole milk – no need to add cream

Use this as a basic recipe for eating up your Christmas leftovers. Shredded turkey would work well and you can even use up a mix of leftover cheeses

Get ahead at Christmas with this showstopping cake boasting white chocolate, cherries and festive spice. You can bake the sponges, meringues and biscuits the day before assembling

This festive stuffing brings together all the trimmings in one gorgeous mass

Create this tear-and-share pastry tree for a festive family get-together. It's a lovely, playful idea for Boxing Day – and kids will love taking it apart!

Make this gravy in the lead-up to Christmas to save you time on the big day. It can be frozen for up to three months