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Christmas recipes for six

Planning a Christmas dinner for six people this year? All the recipes in this collection comfortably serve six (with a few second helpings to boot). We’ve got ideas for classic turkeys, turkey crown, roast goose and other Christmas dinner mains, as well as side dishes, starters and desserts.

Feed six in style with our tried-and-tested festive recipes. Got even more people over? Check out our Christmas recipes for large groups, with all recipes feeding 8+.

Our Glow Up mini recipes, including a luscious sage and nutmeg garlic butter to rub under the turkey’s skin or toss with veg, are the best way to jazz up your festive failsafes.

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Brussels sprouts recipes

Fondant sprouts with bacon and chestnuts

Crisp, buttery sprouts with chestnuts and bacon is our favourite festive side. A two-step cooking process gets the best out of every sprout.

Gluten-free

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Halloumi recipes

Halloumi, clementine and barley salad

Add colour to a festive spread with this vibrant halloumi and clementine salad. Enjoy as a starter or pile it up on a platter as a side dish.

Vegetarian

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Alternative Christmas roast recipes

Christmas roast goose

Take a break from turkey and make roast goose the star of Christmas dinner. The spice rub in our roast goose recipe adds aromatic flavour.

Dairy-free Gluten-free

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Carrot recipes

Orange and honey-roast carrots and parsnips

Carrots and parsnips are a key part of a roast dinner because they add colour and sweetness – especially with a good drizzle of honey.

Dairy-free Gluten-free

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Red cabbage recipes

Braised red cabbage with pickled walnuts and tarragon

Red cabbage is an essential element of the festive plate, thanks to its sweetness and acidity. Make this Christmas side dish ahead.

Dairy-free Gluten-free

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Brussels sprouts recipes

Sprout and anchovy gratin with porcini crumb

This gratin, with the sprouts baked in anchovy-infused cream, will be the dark horse of your Christmas dinner. Just wait until you taste it...

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Roast potato recipes

Goose fat roast potatoes

These goose fat roast potatoes get a flavour boost thanks to their whizzed skins being re-added at the end as a sprinkled potato seasoning.

Dairy-free Gluten-free

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Gravy recipes

Goose gravy

When there’s roast goose in the mix, it’s easy to make great gravy. This recipe uses veg trimmings and roasting juices for a rich result.

Dairy-free

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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Sprouts in blankets

Two Christmas icons combine to make sprouts in blankets. Even sprout haters will change their beliefs when they taste them wrapped in bacon.

Dairy-free Gluten-free

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Show-stopping Christmas dessert recipes

Triple chocolate baubles

With a triple-threat of white chocolate shell, milk choc truffle and dark choc mousse, these baubles are a stunning make-ahead Christmas pud.

Vegetarian Make-ahead

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Gingerbread ideas for Christmas

Gingerbread s’mores tree

Break off a few pieces of gingerbread tree, sandwich with toasted marshmallow snowballs and dip in choc for a s’mores-inspired festive bite.

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Trout recipes

Brown sugar-cured trout with easy wheaten bread

This festive trout starter sings with aniseed flavours, from the spices in the cure to the glorious tarragon herb butter on the bread.

Make-ahead

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Festive desserts

Sweet golden dumplings with ginger sauce

These golden, sweet dumplings are a Christmas favourite in Hungary and Romania. Serve the warm, yeasted buns with a jug of vanilla sauce.

Vegetarian

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Stuffing recipes

Prune and potato stuffing

Try something different this Christmas, with Debora Robertson's French style prune and potato stuffing. You can stuff the bird with it or serve it on the side.