Christmas recipes for large groups
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Spiced parsnip purée with golden crumbs
Velvet-smooth parsnip purée topped with crunchy breadcrumbs, is the ultimate Christmas side dish – once you’ve tried parsnips like this,...
Showstopping salmon recipes
Nathan Outlaw’s brandy-cured salmon with Yuletide slaw
Nathan Outlaw cures salmon with brandy in this festive recipe. Serve with seasonal slaw for some welcome crunch – it’s...
Roast recipes
Roast rib of beef with mustard-seed crust
Why not make this succulent roast rib of beef with proper gravy and Yorkshire puddings for your Christmas guests this...
Brussels sprouts recipes
Brussels sprouts with crispy chestnuts
A classic Christmas brussel sprout recipe with a gorgeous buttery coating and crispy chestnuts. Halving the sprouts allows them to...
Beef fillet recipes
Classic beef wellington
The all-time luxurious dinner party recipe. Nothing beats cutting into a crispy, golden puff pastry and revealing a blushing pink...
Make-ahead Christmas starters
Salmon terrine
A recipe that everyone should have in their repertoire, this classic salmon terrine comes with a burst of quick pickled...
Christmas pudding recipes
Flaming Christmas pudding
End your Christmas dinner the traditional way – with this flaming Christmas pudding recipe. (And see our guide on how...
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Spiced bread gratin
Try an alternative to bread sauce with this spiced bread gratin recipe – spiced with bay leaves, mace, cloves and...
Christmas ham recipes
Crackling ham
Salty, crisp, juicy crackling ham makes a beautiful centrepiece for Christmas or Boxing Day. Maximum impact for minimum effort –...
Christmas baking recipes
Cranberry mincemeat and apple jalousie
A wonderful festive dessert recipe made with fruit, nuts and crisp, golden pastry. Serve with cream, vanilla ice cream or...
Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes
Christmas pudding semifreddo
If you find traditional Christmas pudding too heavy after a large meal, this stunning frozen semifreddo makes a lovely alternative...
Alternative Christmas roast recipes
Festive roast goose with panettone stuffing
Our festive roast goose has a wonderfully rich flavour and the panettone stuffing to go alongside it is a cracker....
December seasonal recipes
Christmas pavlova
This decadent, boozy Christmas pavolva is made with caramelised clementine and pommegranate and is perfect for a festive lunch showstopper....
Festive desserts
Christmas trifle
Behold the most Christmassy trifle recipe you’ll ever see. Layers of sticky ginger cake, creamy eggnog custard and cinnamon-poached pears...
Cranberry recipes
Italian torrone parfait
This Italian torrone recipe is filled with delicious pistachios and cranberries. It’s a festive dessert perfect for Christmas or New...
Carrot recipes
Carrots and parsnips with maple and orange glaze
Sweet glazed carrots and parsnips are a notable accompaniment to a Christmas lunch. These vegetables with maple and orange glaze...
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