
Easy Christmas recipes
Take the stress out of Christmas prep with these simple yet scrumptious recipes. We've got all the essentials covered, from easy roast turkey to no-fuss mince pies.
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Baileys tiramisu
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
Potted salmon rillette
This delicious starter is similar to a pâté, made with smoked salmon, cream cheese and horseradish for a kick - serve on crackers or toast
Mulled Port & lemon
If you find mulled wine too heavy, try this refreshing alternative Christmas drink, served in 'frosted' glasses
Easy mince pies with crunchy crumble tops
These individual pies with a twist are great for using up storecupboard staples such as nuts and dried fruit, they're budget-friendly too
Chicory cups with prawns & mango
Juicy prawns pair beautifully with sweet mango and crunchy leaves in this simple canapé, finished with lemon juice and coriander
Fruitcake with cheese & apples
The classic combination of apples and cheese is given a lift with thin slices of sweet fruitcake - a great festive party canapé or buffet treat
Smoky sweet root vegetables
Cook these root vegetables for a special roast dinner. A sweet butter glaze contrasts beautifully with a subtle charred flavour – perfect for Christmas Day
Black pepper hasselback potatoes
Prep these roast potatoes in the morning, then put them in the oven an hour before serving. They make a traditional Sunday roast a bit more special
Creamy smoked salmon, leek & potato soup
Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter
Smoked salmon soufflés
These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving
Lamb with Christmas spices
Keep this in the freezer ready for dinner parties and serve it with rice and salad or crunchy potatoes and vegetables
Easy apple fruit cake
This cake has all the flavours of Christmas, but won't take ages to make - you can decorate it any way you like. Ideal for a wedding cake too
Dolcelatte-stuffed figs
Simple yet impressive stuffed figs make lovely canapés and only take 15 minutes to make
Berry ice cream
This pudding is so simple, you almost feel you've cheated - it looks like a Christmas pud but is altogether different
Christmas pudding strudel
Give your Christmas pud leftovers a second life with this easy strudel recipe
Proper turkey gravy
This simple Christmas gravy can be made a few days ahead or you can freeze it for up to a month
Easy wreath cake
Make your Christmas cake extra special this year with this easy and speedy decoration
Chestnut & cranberry roll
Forget fiddly stuffing balls, this clever roll tastes delicious, plus its practical shape makes it ultra-simple to slice
Snowflake biscuits
Bake our snowflake biscuits for a tasty Christmas gift. They're great to make with kids, too. Decorate with fondant icing, silver balls and white sprinkles
Easy Thanksgiving turkey
This easy roast turkey recipe with sage and onion butter and a rich gravy won't let you down on the big day, perfect for feeding a crowd on Thanksgiving
Panettone cake with orange frosting
If you’ve been given a panettone over
Christmas but you’re not sure what to do
with it, try this superfast,
special stacked cakeFennel & chestnut loaf with cranberry relish
Good Food reader Barbara Keen shares her vegetarian loaf recipe with seasonal chestnut and cranberry
Chestnuts in Cognac & vanilla syrup
Steep nuts in brandy and cinnamon liqueur and store them in jars to serve with desserts like ice cream or fruit salad
Crunchy Christmas crostini
The tanginess of the salad beetroot pickles goes well with stilton, but you can use chutney if you prefer