Last-minute Christmas recipes

This simple canapé is easy to assemble and has only three ingredients, yet looks great as part of a party platter or buffet

This super simple, yet delicious, side dish has just three ingredients - perfect for no-fuss entertaining or with a laid-back Sunday roast

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

Enjoy these festively red, rich and fudgy brownies swirled with a tangy cheesecake filling. They're perfect treat when you have guests over at Christmas

Beautifully bite-sized canapés to hand round at your next party - just five ingredients and ready in 15 minutes

For a simple, smart starter, just mix mayo with garlic, herbs and a squeeze of lime and serve with seafood and brown bread

This fresh idea for your Christmas sprouts is a good source of both vitamin C and folic acid

Give your roasties a little style and originality with rosemary, garlic and chipolatas

This storecupboard relish has all the flavours of a classic cooked chutney but with more bite. It makes a great last minute accompaniment to a cheese board or ham

An easy yet stunning decorative idea which will put those surplus Christmas chocolates to good use

This fudgy, fruity alternative to a classic Christmas pudding can be prepared on Christmas Eve to save time on the big day

A contemporary alternative to the traditional cheeseboard, the hardest part will be selecting your favourite cheeses

Turn a simple traybake into magical mouthfuls with these fun and easy decoration ideas

The ideal gift for a cheese-lover: a box of camembert to warm in the oven and serve with boozy marinated sultanas

The perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves to bake - the ingredients for delectable chocolate cupcakes

Simple yet impressive stuffed figs make lovely canapés and only take 15 minutes to make

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

No rolling required! Press the raw, crumbly pastry directly into your tin for a short, biscuity finish. Our easiest mince pie recipe and great fun to make with kids

If you’ve been given a panettone over
Christmas but you’re not sure what to do
with it, try this superfast,
special stacked cake

Serve this vividly coloured beetroot and orange chutney with cheeses and cold meats. It's delicately spiced with cinnamon, cloves and coriander seeds.

Making your own cranberry sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days in advance. Plus, this one calls for only three ingredients

Maximise your oven space by throwing everything into one dish and roasting with goose fat

Ten stunning ideas for your Christmas drinks party, all suitable for vegetarians

These beautiful and classy little fruitcakes make lovely gifts, and kids will enjoy decorating them too.