Christmas recipes and ideas

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

If you want to get ahead, then be inspired by our hand-picked Christmas menu that you can make in advance. And come back for Boxing Day recipes too!

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Grilled gammon steaks with peas, herb hollandaise and poached eggs

We’ve given gammon steaks a new lease of life by grilling them in a honey-mustard glaze and serving with a herby hollandaise, poached eggs and...

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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.

Make-ahead Christmas dinner recipes

Whether you call it Christmas dinner or lunch...

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Christmas gift recipes

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

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Make-ahead Christmas sides

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

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Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

No one wants to be stuck in the...

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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.

Christmas pudding recipes

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

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Christmas chocolate recipes

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without chocolate – would...

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Mince pie recipes

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

38 Recipes

Christmas baking recipes

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

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Christmas cake recipes

No Christmas is complete without a wonderful classic...

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Vegetarian Christmas ideas

Create a spectacular vegetarian Christmas menu with our recipes for starters, main courses and sides, or, take a look at the dinner menu for veggies that we’ve put together for you. We’ve also got vegan Christmas recipes, and a vegan Christmas menu, too.