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Mince pie loaf cake with streusel filling

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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Rum and pineapple Christmas pudding

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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Vegan chocolate truffles

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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Andi Oliver’s Brunkål (Swedish-style cabbage)

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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One-pan roast turkey cushion with trimmings

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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White russian roulade

Festive desserts

White russian roulade

Try our white russian chocolate roulade for a Christmas dessert that will knock the socks off your guests. It's a little bit boozy and ever so decadent.

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Brandy snaps with Baileys espresso martini cream

Baileys recipes

Brandy snaps with Baileys espresso martini cream

Bring back brandy snaps, we say! We're doing just that and more with this retro recipe for brandy snaps filled with Baileys espresso cream.

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Vegan miso mushroom, squash and chestnut wellington

Vegan Christmas recipes

Vegan miso mushroom, squash and chestnut wellington

This vegan wellington recipe combines miso mushrooms, sweet butternut squash and chestnuts in vegan puff pastry. It's an absolute delight!

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Christmas cookies

Christmas biscuits

Christmas cookies

These lightly spiced Christmas cookies can be made in advance, then kept in the fridge for a week. Slice and bake when you need them.

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Freezable bread sauce

Make-ahead Christmas sides

Freezable bread sauce

You can make this freezable bread sauce up to a month in advance of your Christmas gathering. Just defrost in the fridge for 24 hours before reheating.

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Venison terrine with prunes, orange, juniper and thyme

Burns Night recipes

Venison terrine with prunes, orange, juniper and thyme

Gill Meller's venison terrine, flavoured with orange zest and sweet prunes, makes a tasty starter served with tangy chutney and a crusty loaf.

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Turkey cushion with fruity sausagemeat stuffing

December seasonal recipes

Turkey cushion with fruity sausagemeat stuffing

On a budget? Try a turkey cushion for Christmas. This recipe feeds a group of four to five, but could stretch to more with generous sides

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Cheesy choux wreath with hot smoked salmon and horseradish dip

Showstopping salmon recipes

Cheesy choux wreath with hot smoked salmon and horseradish dip

This impressive tear-and-share cheesy choux wreath is served with a fiery smoked salmon, horseradish and cream cheese dip.

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Salted caramel roasted parsnips and cauliflower

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Salted caramel roasted parsnips and cauliflower

The natural sweetness of roasted parsnips and cauliflower pairs perfectly with salted caramel sauce. An ideal Christmas make-ahead side.

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Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad

Christmas starter recipes

Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad

The refreshing flavours of clementine and fennel cut through the salty richness of the smoked salmon perfectly. This salad would make a fine Christmas starter served with a crusty loaf of bread.

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Roast goose with roast apples and onions and potato stuffing

Alternative Christmas roast recipes

Roast goose with roast apples and onions and potato stuffing

You won't miss the turkey with this roast goose recipe for Christmas. Stuff with herby potatoes and serve with caramelised apples and onions.

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