Last minute Christmas recipes

In a panic because you’re just not ready for Christmas? We’ve got some great last minute Christmas recipes for you to pull together before the shops shut! Try our easy gravy, speedy sausage rolls or smart salmon starter…

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Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

After a classic smoked salmon starter? Make these easy to prepare individual smoked salmon terrines...

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Reindeer cupcakes

Reindeer cupcakes

Get the kids into the festive spirit with a spot of Christmas baking – they’ll...

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Simple cheese straws

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Simple cheese straws

This scrumptious cheese straw recipe makes the perfect nibble for your Christmas cocktail party and...

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Caramel clementines

Caramel clementines

Boozy caramel is drizzled over clementines for an easy but seriously good pud. Serve with...

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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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Marsala glögg (Christmas punch)

Marsala glögg (Christmas punch)

Is this the best Christmas punch? So quick to make, this 5-minute recipe really does...

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Quick mincemeat

Quick mincemeat

Left it to the last minute? Homemade mincemeat has never been so easy, try this...

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Mulled pear cider

Mulled pear cider

This mulled cider recipe made with perry (pear cider) is a fruity, devilishly drinkable alternative...

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Gillian’s orange brandy butter

Gillian’s orange brandy butter

This recipe for a gorgeous orange brandy butter comes from the mother of delicious. food...

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Almond milk eggnog

Almond milk eggnog

When you want to whip up a Christmas drink for snuggling in front of the...

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Warm cheese and onion cups

Warm cheese and onion cups

A vegetarian canapé recipe that’s quick to make and is bound to go down a...

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Cheese and chutney sausage rolls

Cheese and chutney sausage rolls

Make these cheese and chutney sausage rolls, with a grating of mature cheddar and any...

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Easy turkey gravy

Easy turkey gravy

This delicious (and easy) turkey gravy recipe is simple to make and will go perfectly...

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Smoked salmon with beetroot parsnip rösti

Smoked salmon with beetroot parsnip rösti

This quick recipe for smoked salmon and crisp beetroot-parsnip rosti is perfect for brunch or...

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Baked heritage carrots

Baked heritage carrots

Jason Atherton’s simple yet impressive carrot side dish recipe is perfect served alongside a roast.

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Beetroot and goat’s cheese cups

Beetroot and goat’s cheese cups

These great-tasting, no-cook canapés are quick to assemble at the last minute, suitable for veggies...

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