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Christmas recipes for large groups

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Festive desserts

Baileys yule log

Give yule log a boozy twist with a splash of Baileys. Chocolate roulade is filled with luscious Baileys frosting in this make-ahead recipe.

Vegetarian Make-ahead

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Sharing recipes to feed a crowd

Giant Ferrero Rocher éclair to share

The award for the biggest, best pastry goes to our giant Ferrero Rocher éclair. This showstopper serves 8-10 for an ideal Christmas dessert.

Vegetarian

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Baileys recipes

Chocolate Baileys cake

Meet the ultimate bake for Baileys lovers. Our chocolate Baileys cake is layered with white choc sponge, ganache & mascarpone buttercream.

Vegetarian

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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 apple.

Make-ahead

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Cranberry recipes

Roast lamb shoulder with rice pilaf

Our easy roast lamb makes a delicious change to a classic roast. Lamb shoulder is roasted with spices and served with a cranberry rice pilaf.

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Cranberry recipes

Cranberry pavlova with sorbet

Can't face Christmas pud? Our cranberry pavlova is the perfect counterpoint of sweet and sharp to balance the rich flavours of Christmas.

Vegetarian Make-ahead

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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 in the oven while the meat rests.

Vegan

Easy

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Carrot recipes

Balsamic and brown sugar roast carrots and parsnips

If you're looking for something a bit different to serve with your roast, try these balsamic roast carrots and parsnips - it's bursting with sweet flavour.

Vegan

Easy

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Christmas canapés

Pigs in blankets sausage rolls

What do you get if you cross a pigs in blankets with sausage rolls? These Christmassy sausage-and-bacon puff-pastry bites (ideal as canapés).

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Christmas baking recipes

Giant mince pie tart

Get in the festive spirit with a GIANT mince pie tart. It makes a beautiful Christmas dessert, and is a joy to make and share with loved ones.

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Vegetarian Christmas recipes

Parsnip and porcini wellington

Give it some welly with a vegan parsnip and porcini wellington; it makes a fail-safe meat-free centrepiece to entertain all meat-eaters, veggies and vegans.

Vegan Vegetarian

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Roast chicken recipes

Roast stuffed chicken with mustard fruits and green sauce

This roast stuffed chicken is full of vibrant festive flavours, with a sweet-spicy accompaniment of mustard-preserved fruit taking it to the next level.