Make-ahead Christmas recipes
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Nourishing winter recipes
Truffled parsnip soup with hazelnuts and bacon
If you’ve always thought soup couldn’t be decadent, you need to try this rich combination of parsnips, truffle oil, bacon...
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Christmas baking recipes
Clementine and pistachio mince pies
When you’re eating mince pies every day, it’s nice to bite in to something a little different- which is why...
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Festive desserts
Panettone, vin santo berries and zabaglione cream trifle
A master pairing of boozy berries, panettone and creamy zabaglione makes this Christmassy trifle recipe one not to miss. For...
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Baileys recipes
Make-ahead Baileys tiramisu
The perfect indulgent dessert for sharing with friends – you can make this the day before so you can relax...
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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...
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Make-ahead Christmas dinner recipes
Christmas sausage rolls
It’s hard to beat these Christmas sausage rolls especially when they come with a festive twist. This recipe from Peter...
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Beef dripping roast vegetables
Cook your carrots, parsnips and potatoes all together with this easy all-in-one roast vegetable recipe. Check out more make-ahead Christmas...
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Brussels sprouts recipes
Charred sprouts with toasted brazils
You don’t need bacon to add depth of flavour to your Christmas Brussels sprouts, as this veggie recipe for sprouts...
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Red cabbage recipes
Freezable Riesling-braised red cabbage
Add colour to your roast dinner with this easy-to-make red cabbage side dish recipe. You start by simply putting all...
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Christmas baking recipes
Sherry panettone
This boozy panettone recipe is made with sherry-soaked sultanas and raisins, then glazed with more sherry. Check out more make-ahead...
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Christmas ham recipes
Apple and bourbon roast smoked ham
This roast ham recipe is a wonderful addition at Christmas time and a good alternative to your typical Sunday roast....
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Christmas pudding recipes
Old-fashioned Christmas pudding
This is the definitive recipe for a traditional, old-fashioned Christmas pudding, inspired by the one and only Mrs Beeton. Leftovers?...
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Get-ahead gravy
Get-ahead and make this gravy recipe in advance to avoid added stress on Christmas Day, Easter Sunday or any time...
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Pigs in blankets for Christmas
Take your pigs in blankets to the next level (they look pretty, too) with these rosemary and honey wonders. You...
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Classic sauce recipes
Freezable cranberry sauce
Homemade cranberry sauce is a winning recipe to complete a roast turkey. To save time and stress on Christmas Day,...
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Mince pie recipes
Mince pies for Christmas
Christmas isn’t Christmas without mince pies and this quick, easy and foolproof mince pie recipe is your friend. The mince...
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