Christmas recipes and ideas

Make this Christmas a truly delicious one with our festive recipes. From a classic Christmas dinner – roast turkey with all the trimmings – to trifles, party food and cocktails; we’ve got you covered.

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Mince pie recipes
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Mince pies shortcrust pastry

One bite of a home-made shortcrust pastry mince pie and you’ll never want to buy them again. Now you’ve nailed the pastry, put it to...

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Perfect roast potatoes for Christmas

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Cranberry sauce for Christmas

Make-ahead Christmas recipes

With just a little bit of prep, you can make Christmas starters, sides and desserts ahead of the big day. Take a look at our edible gifts, too.

Homemade Christmas gifts

Christmas gift recipes

Who doesn't love an edible homemade Christmas gift?...

61 Recipes
Make-ahead Christmas starter recipes

Make-ahead Christmas dinner recipes

Whether you call it Christmas dinner or lunch...

54 Recipes
Make-ahead Christmas sides

Make-ahead Christmas sides

Don't spend Christmas Day in the kitchen, use...

32 Recipes
Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

No one wants to be stuck in the...

47 Recipes

Christmas baking

From Christmas chocolate recipes and mince pies to Christmas biscuits and gingerbread man ideas, fill your home with the wonderful aromas of Christmas baking with these recipes.

Mince pie recipes

Mince pie recipes

There's nothing quite like a homemade mince pie....

28 Recipes
Christmas baking recipes

Christmas baking recipes

Warming spices, boozy sponges and plenty of sweet,...

89 Recipes
Christmas cake recipes

Christmas cake recipes

No Christmas is complete without a wonderful classic...

18 Recipes

Christmas pudding recipes

From the classics to the inventive, we've got...

20 Recipes

Vegetarian Christmas ideas

Create a spectacular vegetarian Christmas menu with our recipes for starters, main courses and sides. We’ve got vegan Christmas recipes, too.

Vegetarian Christmas canapé recipes

Serve up these vegetarian Christmas canapé recipes to...

28 Recipes
Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes

Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes

Christmas dinner for vegetarians will be wonderful with...

33 Recipes
Vegetarian Christmas dinner recipes

Vegetarian Christmas dinner recipes

Explore the season's fabulous winter ingredients such as...

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Vegetarian Christmas recipes

Vegetarian Christmas recipes

Enjoy one of our vegetarian Christmas recipes, including...

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