Christmas Eve dinner recipes
If, like us, you love the continental approach to Christmas – where the celebrations begin with a slap-up Christmas Eve meal – we’ve got lots of dinner ideas for you, including mains, starters and sides.
There’s a classic lasagne, make-ahead fish pie, slow-cooked beef stew and lots more. They are all effortlessly elegant but hit just the right note for a special occasion. Scroll down for some Christmas menu ideas too.
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Christmas recipes from around the world
Christmas Jansson’s temptation
Brontë Aurell shares her recipe for Jansson’s temptation (Jansson’s frestelse), a classic Swedish potato dish traditionally made with cream and...
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Duck recipes
Sauerkraut-stuffed duck with roast apples and mulled wine gravy
This festive roast duck sings with mulled wine flavours. A cinnamon, clove, star anise and nutmeg rub spices the duck’s...
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Venison recipes
Mulled wine-braised venison cobbler
The warming, fruity flavours of mulled wine are a natural companion for venison, which benefits from a little sweetness. Paired...
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Trout recipes
Brown sugar-cured trout with easy wheaten bread
This dish sings with aniseed flavours, from the spices in the trout cure to the glorious tarragon herb butter on...
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Mussel recipes
Grilled mussels with garlic and parsley
“This way of preparing mussels is sometimes called moules farcies au beurre d’escargot (mussels with snail butter), as this combination...
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Christmas starter recipes
Marinated goat’s cheese salad
Infusing creamy, soft goat’s cheese with aromatic fennel seeds, rosemary and chilli is a simple way to turn an already...
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Prawn recipes
James Martin’s Coquilles St Jacques
James Martin shares his recipe for classic French dish, Coquilles St Jacques. A creamy scallop and prawn gratin is served...
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Lobster recipes
The Hairy Bikers’ lobster mac ’n’ cheese
Transform mac ‘n’ cheese into a luxurious dish with the addition of lobster. This easy recipe from the Hairy Bikers...
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Favourite vegetarian recipes
Giant mushroom vol-au-vent
The sharing dish just got a whole lot more fun with our giant mushroom vol-au-vent recipe. Dive in and help...
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Batch cooking recipes
Southern style slow cooker beef chilli with cornbread topping
Stick a batch of richly flavoured beef chilli in the slow cooker and this gloriously satisfying cornbread topped masterpiece can...
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Chicken casserole recipes
Perfect coq au vin
Recipe writer Alex Hollywood’s movie star grandmother entertained lavishly in Paris in her heyday. This is her recipe for traditional...
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Christmas salmon recipes
Gravadlax with soda bread and horseradish cream
Jack Stein’s version of this classic gravadlax with soda bread recipe from Scandinavia is a great make-ahead first course. It’s...
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Christmas starter recipes
Beetroot-cured salmon with watercress
This colourful starter uses beetroot and citrus zest to produce a beetroot-cured salmon that looks as good as it tastes....
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Brussels sprouts recipes
Brussels sprouts pancakes with smoked salmon
We’ve taken a classic brunch dish and have seriously upped the game with these Brussels sprouts pancakes. They’re perfect for...
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Christmas canapés
Devilled eggs
The best Christmas party food, devilled eggs are about as moreish as canapés get. Popular, simple to make and colourful,...
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Brunch recipes
Savoury waffles with smoked salmon, avocado and eggs
You don’t even need a waffle iron to make these savoury waffles! Get out a griddle pan and prepare yourself...
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