Tom Kerridge's festive recipes

Cook these stout-braised ribs low and slow to get lovely, tender meat. It's easy to portion, plus it looks great on the plate – perfect for a family feast

Enjoy this soy-glazed chicken as two courses; shred the leg meat and wrap in lettuce leaves for a starter. Then, slice the breast meat and serve with rice

Do something different with carrots and take them to new levels of flavour with these sticky mulled cider carrots. They make a special side dish at Christmas

Serve up a feast on Christmas Day and add these buttery sprouts with crispy shallots and almonds to your festive dinner table

Put a spin on gammon and pineapple with this roast, using the juice to make a sticky and spicy glaze. You can serve the leftovers cold, carved into thin slices

Enjoy the lightest chocolate fondants with an oozy truffle centre. How you flavour the middle is up to you – try brandy, whisky or rum

Unexpected guests and no Christmas cake to serve? This last-minute loaf tastes as if it had been made in November. Decorate with a snow shower of icing sugar

Showcase truffle in all its forms – be it oil, paste, salt or actual truffle – in this rich, cheesy risotto

Get your dinner party off to a great start with a silky-smooth chicken liver parfait. Serve with toasted brioche and a sweet chutney for an indulgent starter

Combine four cheeses - mozzarella, cheddar or gruyère, cream cheese and parmesan - to make this decadent Sunday lunch or festive side. Add truffle oil for luxury.

Love trifle? This white chocolate custard and passion fruit combination is really something special – the perfect dessert for a celebration

Think apple turnover made into one big pie in this super-simple pudding with a caramelised apple centre. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or double cream

Serve Tom Kerridge's salmon with creamed spinach and a light white wine and mushroom sauce for a fabulous fish course. It's also a great dish for easy entertaining.

Think of this as pork Wellington with the herby punch of Toulouse sausage wrapped in flaky pastry. A great centrepiece for a gathering with family and friends

Wow family and friends with this golden pecan pie and silky, sweet maple cream. Making the pastry is optional, but the recipe is particularly good

A different use for your Christmas mince meat. Make this delectable festive tart with buttery pastry and crumble topping and serve with clotted cream or custard

This chocolate pudding is the perfect balance of richness and textures. It's easy, yet impressive and you can even make it ahead before your guests arrive

Make this decadent Paris-Brest dessert for a celebration. The choux pastry ring is filled with chocolate custard and chantilly cream and dusted with icing sugar

Imagine a chocolate shortbread pastry case with fudgy brownie filling that hides pockets of oozy caramel... This is a chocolate lover’s dream dessert

Try this baked cheesecake with a difference. With a slightly sour tang, plus white chocolate and pistachio flavours, it's a heavenly dessert

The salsa’s fruity, delicate heat is a good contrast to the richness of the goose, and makes a fresh alternative to the traditional cranberry sauce

These crunchy walnuts make a great topping for a festive treat or a bowl of ice cream. The simplest way to take a dessert to dinner party level

A stunning layered dessert to impress dinner party guests - assemble everything ahead of time for stress-free entertaining