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Harissa lamb kofte bites

Make-ahead Christmas recipes

Harissa lamb kofte bites

Ed Smith’s freeze-ahead kofte bites are perfect for Christmas parties and festive nibbles.. Serve the harissa lamb kofte with the...

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Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing

Make-ahead Christmas recipes

Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing

Get ready for Christmas with this freeze-ahead chestnut stuffing recipe from Chantelle Nicholson. Silky, caramelised onions combined with chestnuts, pears...

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Christmas pudding made with beer

Christmas pudding recipes

Christmas pudding made with beer

This recipe from food writer Olivia Potts came from her friend Kate’s great-granny. Packed with plump, moist fruit, it’s a...

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Chocolate coconut meringue wreath

Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Chocolate coconut meringue wreath

This is one epic dessert for Easter or other special occasions. A chocolate coconut meringue wreath is topped with fruit...

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Garlic roast potatoes with bay leaves

Roast potato recipes

Garlic roast potatoes with bay leaves

Looking for a roast potatoes recipe that won’t let you down? Our garlic and bay roast potatoes are crisp and...

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Vodka-infused cranberry sauce

Make-ahead Christmas sides

Vodka-infused cranberry sauce

Give classic cranberry sauce a boozy kick. Our vodka-infused cranberry sauce takes 10 mins to make and will keep for...

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Sherry trifle with praline and orange custard

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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After Eights chocolate tart

Christmas chocolate recipes

After Eights chocolate tart

Give chocolate tart a festive upgrade with After Eights. A crisp pastry base is filled with layers of velvety mint...

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Christmas pudding

Christmas pudding recipes

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Christmas pudding

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall shares his recipe for Christmas pudding, the River Cottage way. This zesty pud is packed with citrus and...

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Rick Stein’s Christmas cake

Christmas cake recipes

Rick Stein’s Christmas cake

Rick Stein’s recipes never fail to deliver and his Christmas cake is no exception. Follow Rick’s step-by-step recipe for a...

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Cherry mincemeat

Christmas gift ideas

Cherry mincemeat

Debora Robertson’s cherry mincemeat makes a zesty, fruity mince pie filling and is vegan-friendly to boot. Perfect for Christmas food...

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Cranberry pavlova with sorbet

Cranberry recipes

Cranberry pavlova with sorbet

Can’t face Christmas pud after the big dinner? Our cranberry pavlova is the perfect counterpoint of sweet and sharp to...

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Cranberry and sausagemeat stuffing balls

Stuffing recipes

Cranberry and sausagemeat stuffing balls

Looking for a freeze-ahead stuffing recipe for Christmas? Our fruity cranberry and sausagemeat stuffing balls can be made 3 months...

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Spiced rum Christmas pudding cheesecake

Baked cheesecake recipes

Spiced rum Christmas pudding cheesecake

This boozy Christmas pudding cheesecake looks impressive as a festive dessert but is really simple to make. Try getting the...

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Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

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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Roast potatoes with polenta, balsamic and thyme

Roast potato recipes

Roast potatoes with polenta, balsamic and thyme

You can make these crispy roast potatoes ahead so that, when the meat has cooked, you can pop the potatoes...

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