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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Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes
Mince pie ice cream sandwiches
Looking for an easy but impressive Christmas dessert? Mince pie ice cream sandwiches, served in golden brioche, tick all the...
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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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Christmas baking recipes
Reindeer cupcakes
Get the kids into the festive spirit with a spot of Christmas baking – they’ll be super proud of their...
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Canapé recipes
Simple cheese straws
This scrumptious cheese straw recipe makes the perfect nibble for your Christmas cocktail party and they are easy to make...
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Festive desserts
Caramel clementines
Boozy caramel is drizzled over clementines for an easy but seriously good pud. Serve with ice cream, pistachios and pomegranate...
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Christmas starter recipes
Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad
The refreshing flavours of clementine and fennel cut through the salty richness of the smoked salmon perfectly in this Christmas...
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Christmas cocktail recipes
Christmas punch
Could this marsala glögg be the best Christmas punch? It’s shockingly quick to make – five minutes – and it...
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Mince pie recipes
Quick mincemeat
Left it to the last minute? Homemade mincemeat has never been so easy, try this speedy recipe in your mince...
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Christmas cocktail recipes
Mulled pear cider
This mulled cider recipe made with perry (pear cider) is a fruity, devilishly drinkable alternative to traditional mulled wine at...
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Last minute Christmas recipes
Gillian’s orange brandy butter
This recipe for a gorgeous orange brandy butter comes from the mother of delicious. food editor Karen Barnes.
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Christmas cocktail recipes
Almond milk eggnog
When you want to whip up a Christmas drink for snuggling in front of the fire, this almond milk eggnog...
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Canapé recipes
Warm cheese and onion cups
A vegetarian canapé recipe that’s quick to make and is bound to go down a storm with its cheesy onion...
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Sausage roll recipes
Cheese and chutney sausage rolls
Make these cheese and chutney sausage rolls, with a grating of mature cheddar and any chutney of your choice, for...
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Last minute Christmas recipes
Easy turkey gravy
This delicious (and easy) turkey gravy recipe is simple to make and will go perfectly with your roast turkey at...
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Smoked salmon recipes
Smoked salmon with beetroot parsnip rösti
This quick recipe for smoked salmon and crisp beetroot-parsnip rosti is perfect for brunch or lunch. You could even serve...
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Carrot recipes
Baked heritage carrots
Jason Atherton’s simple yet impressive carrot side dish recipe is perfect served alongside a roast.
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