Christmas recipes for large groups
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Favourite vegetarian recipes
Butternut, mushroom and chestnut brioche-crust wellington
Calling all vegetarians, this meat-free butternut and mushroom wellington encased in a brioche crust makes for a stunning veggie centrepiece.
Christmas canapés
Raymond Blanc’s brandy custard choux buns
Raymond Blanc's boozy choux buns are the perfect sweet Christmas canapé. Make them in advance, then defrost in the oven when it's party time.
Christmas turkey recipes
Parcel baked turkey with cider glaze
By parcel-baking the Christmas turkey, all of its juices are conserved – unwrap this most succulent of turkeys to enjoy with your guests.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Sherry-glazed carrots with parsley
These sweet and zesty, sherry-glazed carrots are more than just a side dish – they're the perfect partner for your Christmas dinner.
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Spiced parsnip purée with golden crumbs
Velvet-smooth parsnip purée topped with crunchy breadcrumbs, is the ultimate Christmas side dish – once you've tried parsnip purée you...
Showstopping salmon recipes
Nathan Outlaw’s brandy-cured salmon with Yuletide slaw
Nathan Outlaw cures salmon with brandy in this Christmassy recipe. Serve with the seasonal slaw for some welcome crunch.
Roast recipes
Roast rib of beef with mustard-seed crust
Why not make this succulent roast rib of beef with proper gravy and Yorkshire puddings for your Christmas guests this year?
Brussels sprouts recipes
Brussels sprouts with crispy chestnuts
Our simple Brussels sprouts are served with a gorgeous buttery coating and crispy chestnuts. A classic Christmas side dish to serve 8 people.
Beef fillet recipes
Classic beef wellington
Beef wellington is the all-time greatest dinner party recipe. Nothing beats cutting into golden pastry to reveal a blushing pink beef fillet.
Make-ahead Christmas starters
Salmon terrine
A recipe that everyone should have in their repertoire, this salmon terrine makes a great make-ahead starter on Christmas day
Christmas pudding recipes
Flaming Christmas pudding
How to flame a Christmas pudding with brandy - follow our easy steps - just mind your fingers with that flame!
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Spiced bread gratin
Try an alternative to bread sauce with this spiced bread gratin recipe. This festive spiced bake is an easy make-ahead Christmas side dish.
Christmas ham recipes
Crackling ham
Salty, crisp, juicy crackling ham makes a beautiful centrepiece for Christmas or Boxing Day - maximum impact for minimum effort.
Christmas baking recipes
Cranberry mincemeat and apple jalousie
Our cranberry, mincemeat and apple jalousie is wonderful Christmas dessert recipe made with fruit, nuts and crisp, golden pastry.
Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes
Christmas pudding semifreddo
If you find traditional Christmas pudding too heavy after a large meal, this stunning frozen semifreddo makes a lovely alternative dessert.
Alternative Christmas roast recipes
Festive roast goose with panettone stuffing
Our festive roast goose has a wonderfully rich flavour and the panettone stuffing to go alongside it is a real Christmas cracker.
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