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.

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.

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Gravadlax with soda bread and horseradish cream

Gravadlax with soda bread and horseradish cream

Jack Stein’s version of this classic gravadlax with soda bread recipe from Scandinavia is a...

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Beetroot-cured salmon with watercress

Beetroot-cured salmon with watercress

This colourful Christmas starter uses beetroot and colourful citrus zest to produce a beetroot-cured salmon...

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Brussels sprouts pancakes with smoked salmon

Brussels sprouts pancakes with smoked salmon

We’ve taken a classic brunch dish and have seriously upped the game with these Brussels...

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Devilled eggs

Devilled eggs

The ultimate Christmas party food, devilled eggs are about as moreish as canapés get. Popular,...

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Savoury waffles with smoked salmon, avocado and eggs

Savoury waffles with smoked salmon, avocado and eggs

You don’t even need a waffle iron to make these savoury waffles! Get out a...

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Sausage, sun-dried tomato and taleggio roll

Sausage, sun-dried tomato and taleggio roll

”Who doesn’t love a warm sausage roll to kick off a party? A slice of...

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Pastrami-style cured salmon on rye

Pastrami-style cured salmon on rye

This pastrami-style cured salmon recipe by Georgina Hayden requires a little bit of preparation, so...

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Prune and apple stuffed pork belly with roast fennel and apples

Prune and apple stuffed pork belly with roast...

This recipe for pork belly was created by the three 2017 Masterchef finalists Lorna, Alison...

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Vegan miso mushroom, squash and chestnut wellington

Vegan miso mushroom, squash and chestnut wellington

This vegan wellington makes a standout centrepiece whatever the occasion. A mixture of miso mushrooms,...

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Real black bean chilli con carne with avocado and lime salsa

Real black bean chilli con carne with avocado...

A real beef and black bean chilli con carne that’s slow-cooked until rich, thick and...

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Slow-cooked beef stew

Slow-cooked beef stew

Digital Editor Vic Grimshaw’s slow-cooked beef stew celebrates the Aga. Leave to cook low and...

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Mackerel pâté with quick-pickled radishes and spelt

Mackerel pâté with quick-pickled radishes and spelt

Homemade mackerel paté is an easy but impressive starter, that takes very little time to...

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Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad

Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad

The refreshing flavours of clementine and fennel cut through the salty richness of the smoked...

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Spiced lamb cutlets with rice and spinach salad

Spiced lamb cutlets with rice and spinach salad

Harissa is a wonderful North African paste made from roast peppers, chillies and spices –...

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Giant sausage roll

Giant sausage roll

Forget mini sausage rolls, make way for this giant sausage roll made with onions, mushrooms...

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Boursin roast chicken

Boursin roast chicken

Stuff a chicken with Boursin cheese, add a splash of vermouth, throw in a lemon...

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