Make-ahead Christmas recipes
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Christmas gift ideas
Cherry mincemeat
Debora Robertson's cherry mincemeat makes a zesty, fruity mince pie filling and is vegan-friendly to boot. Perfect for Christmas food gifts.
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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.
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Stuffing recipes
Cranberry and sausagemeat stuffing balls
Looking for a freeze-ahead stuffing recipe for Christmas? Our fruity cranberry and sausagemeat stuffing balls can be made 3 months ahead.
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Baked cheesecake recipes
Spiced rum Christmas pudding cheesecake
This boozy Christmas pudding cheesecake looks impressive as a festive dessert but is really simple to make.
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Make-ahead Christmas starters
Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas
Looking for a salmon starter? Make this easy to prepare smoked salmon terrine recipe as a starter to serve at a dinner party, or Christmas lunch...
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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.
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Christmas salmon recipes
Gravadlax with soda bread and horseradish cream
Jack Stein's classic gravadlax with soda bread recipe from Scandinavia is a great make-ahead first course as it’s all served cold.
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Christmas baking recipes
Reindeer cupcakes
Get the kids into the festive spirit with a spot of Christmas baking – they'll be super proud of their reindeer cupcakes.
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Vegetarian Christmas dinner recipes
Porcini mushroom and vegetable nut roast
Forget those uninspiring veggie offerings of Christmases past – this updated porcini mushoom and vegetable nut roast is so satisfying.
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Christmas cake recipes
Mini Dundee cakes
These festive, fruit-filled mini Dundee cakes with a burnished marzipan crown make a fantastic alternative to the traditional Christmas cake.
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Christmas baking recipes
Mince pie crumble traybake
This mince pie crumble traybake combines two of the most comforting winter sweets: mince pies and crumble!
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Christmas baking recipes
Mince pie loaf cake with streusel filling
This mince pie loaf cake is an alternative Christmas cake with a surprise in the middle. For those who find Christmas cake too rich...
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Christmas pudding recipes
Rum and pineapple Christmas pudding
An irresistible and boozy Christmas pudding made with rum and pineapple. You can make this pudding up to three months in advance, too.
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Christmas baking recipes
Vegan chocolate truffles
Everyone will love scoffing these dairy-free Christmas treats. Our homemade vegan chocolate truffles are made with cacao powder, dates and brazil nuts.
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Cabbage recipes
Andi Oliver’s Brunkål (Swedish-style cabbage)
Try Andi Oliver's recipe for brunkal, a traditional slow-cooked cabbage dish that makes a perfect Christmas or Sunday lunch side dish.
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Christmas turkey recipes
One-pan roast turkey cushion with trimmings
An all-in-one Christmas lunch for a group of six to eight people. Find out how to make a turkey cushion stuffed with sausage and lentils.
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