Christmas recipes and ideas
It’s never too early to start planning what Christmas recipes to make this year – and begin thinking about festive menus! Take some stress out of the big day with our make-ahead recipes for starters and desserts, plus a pick-your-own menu that can be made almost entirely in advance. We have all of the traditional dishes covered too, from the classic dinner and turkey to trifles and mince pies.
Ready to party? Discover our favourite canapés and cocktails. We’ve also rounded up our best-ever festive baking recipes, including cinnamon buns, a gingerbread tree and Christmas cookies. You’ll find expert tips on everything from decorating your Christmas cake to how to make perfect roast potatoes< and assemble a cheeseboard, too. Finally, come back for all the Boxing Day recipes and festive leftover ideas you need…
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Mary Berry’s rich fruit Christmas cake
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Make-ahead Christmas menu
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A Christmas Day lunch menu and time plan
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How to make a beef wellington
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12 delicious ways to have a greener Christmas
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Make-ahead Christmas recipes
Get ready for the festivities with our make-ahead Christmas recipes - and see our menu ideas at the bottom of...
Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes
No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen making pudding after a massive Christmas lunch – use one of...
Make-ahead Christmas starters
Need a festive head-start? Don't we all. Here's our round-up of the best make-ahead Christmas starters - from classic salmon...
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Don't spend Christmas Day in the kitchen, use these recipes for make-ahead sides and keep festive stress to a minimum....
Make-ahead stuffing recipes
Jump-start your Christmas cooking or Sunday roast with some make-ahead stuffing. All of these recipes can be made-ahead, either in...
Canapé recipes
Get your party off to a stylish start with our tempting canapé recipes. Try cheese and rosemary sablés, smoked salmon...
Christmas cake recipes
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Christmas pudding recipes
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Our very best pigs in blankets recipes
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Sausage and cheese brioche wreath with ’nduja cranberry dip
Looking for an easy festive starter or nibble for a party? Hidden inside each of the dough balls in this...
How to create the ultimate Christmas buffet
A Christmas buffet is a serious affair. There’s more to it than canapés and crisps (although they definitely play a...
Calvados prune and bayonne ham skewers
After soaking the prunes, it takes just 10 minutes to make these easy canapés with bayonne ham.
Cheesy choux wreath with hot smoked salmon and horseradish dip
This impressive tear-and-share cheesy profiterole wreath is served with a fiery smoked salmon, horseradish and cream cheese dip. A fabulous...
Christmas pavlova
This decadent, boozy Christmas pavolva is made with caramelised clementine and pommegranate and is perfect for a festive lunch showstopper....
How to cook five Christmas sides in an air fryer
If you’re concerned about having enough space in your oven this Christmas (who isn’t?), cooking some or all of your...
Christmas canapés
Impress this Christmas and New Year's Eve with our round-up of the best canapé recipes. Find ideas for sweet and...
Christmas cocktail recipes
We always push the boat out with Christmas food, but Christmas drinks are equally important! No matter how you're doing...
Vegetarian Christmas dinner recipes
Make the most of the season's fabulous winter ingredients such as squash, chestnuts, Jerusalem artichokes and parsnips to create these...
Christmas buffet recipes
Stuck for ideas? If the kind of festive meal (and that could be Christmas, New Year or even between the...
Boxing Day recipes
It's not Boxing Day unless you make multiple trips to the buffet table to pile your plate high with Christmas...
Budget Christmas party food recipes
Throw a fabulous Christmas party without breaking the bank. These Christmas party food recipes are perfect for entertaining on a...
Champagne cocktails
Bring some fizz to your Christmas, New Year or anytime party, with our round-up of champagne cocktails. And, if you're...
Non-alcoholic drink recipes
Whatever the reason you don't drink alcohol, these non-alcoholic drinks, juices, smoothies and mocktail recipes are delightful for you to...
Vegan Christmas recipes
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Mulled fig and apple Christmas cake
This lighter take on Christmas cake is packed with fruit, adding dried figs and apples to the classic raisins, sultanas...
Triple chocolate baubles
Decoration or dessert? These beautiful baubles require patience but they’re fairly easy to make. With a triple-threat of white chocolate...
How to create a Christmas afternoon tea
Afternoon tea at Christmas? Why not! Gather friends and family and give your tea party a festive spin with our...
Mince pie biscotti
These mince pie biscotti by The Hebridean Baker (Coinneach MacLeod) are studded with pistachios and cranberries and perfect for dunking...
Gingerbread house kit
Use our gingerbread house kit to make your own festive creation or package everything up in a hamper and give...
Mince pies shortcrust pastry
One bite of a home-made shortcrust pastry mince pie and you’ll never want to buy them again. Now you’ve nailed...
Chocolate Baileys cake
Meet the ultimate bake for Baileys lovers. Our chocolate Baileys cake is layered with white choc sponge, Baileys ganache and...
Christmas bundt cake
Create a festive showstopper with our Christmas bundt cake. Master the base recipe, but feel free to adapt the recipe...
How to flame a Christmas pudding
Bring a touch of post-dinner delight to your Christmas table, by lighting your traditional Christmas pud.
Show-stopping Christmas dessert recipes
Make sure your Christmas guests save room for pudding. They won't want to miss out on one of these show-stopping...
Christmas baking recipes
Warming spices, boozy sponges and plenty of sweet, dried fruit - plus some savoury baking ideas too, like our to-die-for...
Baileys recipes
We don't need to be told twice to add a splash of Baileys into a dessert, especially around Christmas time....
Christmas chocolate recipes
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Christmas biscuits
There's nothing more festive than the aroma of Christmas baking wafting through your home. We can guarantee a full-on delight...
Christmas cupcakes and small bakes
Love the idea of small festive bakes instead of one large cake? These decorated cupcakes and small bakes would be...
Gingerbread ideas for Christmas
Fancy learning how to make a gingerbread house? Or DIY gingerbread biscuits? They're a must-make at Christmas... Discover the very...
Bundt cake recipes
These stunning Bundt cakes will steal the show at any party. We've got... banana and caramel, lemon drizzle and a...
Trifle recipes
A spectacular, retro-style Christmas trifle is a must on any festive table. Have a browse through our tremendous trifle recipes,...
Festive desserts
Don't like Christmas pudding? Try these festive dessert alternatives, including recipes for a salted caramel Yule log and a clementine...
Mince pie recipes
There's nothing quite like a homemade mince pie. We've got plenty of recipes to pick from including gluten-free mince pies,...
Bejewelled festive torrone (Italian nougat)
Torrone (Italian nougat) has a pleasantly yielding bite. It’s essentially a honey meringue mixture filled with nuts and cooked to...
Gingercake bites
Sticky gingercake gets better with age. After a week or two it will taste richer and more syrupy because treacle...
How to create a Christmas hamper
A hamper stuffed with edible goodies is always a hit at Christmas. Why not have a go at creating your...
Hot honey smoked nuts
Sweet, spicy and salty – the coating makes these hot honey smoked nuts a winner. Put the nuts in pretty...
6 edible gifts that make lovely Christmas presents
It can be a challenge finding Christmas presents you know the recipients will love, so why not have a go...
Wine jelly
Debora Robertson’s wine jelly is a versatile condiment to have on hand at Christmas and can be made and stored...
Advent calendar chocolate truffles
There’s nothing better than a chocolate truffle a day for the month of December. Customise the recipe by coating the...
Dark chocolate bark with sea salt, rosemary, pistachios and candied citrus
Close your eyes and feel the Mediterranean sun beating down on you as you take a bite out of vegan...
Passion fruit snowball truffles
Just four ingredients are needed to create these pretty snowball truffles, boasting the tang of passion fruit and the rich...
Christmas gift recipes
Who doesn't love an edible homemade Christmas gift? Find all the inspiration you need here – sweet and savoury. We've...
Budget Christmas food gift recipes
Give a thoughtful present without breaking the bank this Christmas. Our collection of budget-friendly food gift ideas has something for...
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