Classic Christmas recipes
What makes a recipe a Christmas classic? These are the dishes that have stood the test of time, which we love to bring out each year as part of the rituals and nostalgia around a traditional Christmas dinner. Welcome to our one-stop shop of classics – and only classics.
Fancy a change this year? Then see our Christmas hub for 100s more ideas…
Want to jazz up your failsafe festive dishes? Discover our Glow Up mini recipes, including a luscious sage and nutmeg garlic butter to rub under the turkey’s skin or toss with veg.
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Christmas turkey recipes
Roast turkey with a bacon lattice
You can never have too much bacon at Christmas, and dressing your turkey with a bacon lattice does a valuable...
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Brussels sprouts recipes
Roast sprouts with bacon, chestnuts and cream
Roast sprouts with bacon and chestnuts until the veg are just tender, then stir throughcr eam for an unapologetically decadent...
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Festive desserts
Michel Roux Jr’s Yule log
Supremo chef Michel Roux Jr shows you how to create a classic bûche de Noël or Yule log, the traditional...
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Trifle recipes
Sherry trifle with praline and orange custard
Our stunning sherry trifle is topped with orange scented custard, a billowing layer of cream and praline shards. Some crafty...
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Christmas cake recipes
Mary Berry’s rich fruit Christmas cake
Mary Berry’s rich traditional Christmas cake recipe is filled to the brim with fruit, as well as almonds, brandy and...
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Make-ahead Christmas starters
Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas
After a classic smoked salmon starter? Make these easy to prepare individual smoked salmon terrines to serve at a dinner...
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Mince pie recipes
Deep-filled mince pies
These deep-filled mince pies are a special way to say thank you to friends and neighbours this year. Make a...
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Christmas baking recipes
Demerara rough puff pastry mince pies
Mince pies made with flaky puff pastry are really special, but rather time consuming. For a slightly quicker version, give...
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Christmas starter recipes
Classic prawn cocktail
Make our classic prawn cocktail when you want to whip up a starter in just 15 minutes. The prawns and marie-rose...
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
The easiest pigs in blankets
This two-step pigs in blankets recipe couldn’t be easier to do and will complete any Christmas dinner. Or just serve...
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Christmas turkey recipes
Simple turkey brine recipe
Take your Christmas dinner up a notch and learn how to brine a turkey, ensuring a beautifully moist texture and...
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Christmas baking recipes
Christmas gingerbread men
We’ve taken inspiration from our favourite Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker, to create these happy gingerbread soldiers. You could use a regular...
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Classic bread sauce
Simple, creamy and a must with turkey (or chicken if you like), this bread sauce recipe will complete your roast...
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Red cabbage recipes
Spiced red cabbage
Brighten up the Christmas table with this red cabbage side dish with warming spices.
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Christmas bread sauce
Bread sauce is a brilliant addition to a poultry roast or Christmas lunch. This recipe can be frozen, so you...
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Cauliflower recipes
Cauliflower wellington
This vegetarian recipe has been developed with a traditional, luxurious beef wellington in mind. The cauliflower is covered in a...
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