Make-ahead Christmas recipes
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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...
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Stuffed pigs in blankets
For these extra-special pigs in blankets, wafer-thin pancetta is wrapped around homemade sausage stuffing balls. An easy Christmas side dish.
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Roast sprouts, apples and pancetta
You've had brussels sprouts and pancetta with your Christmas lunch, but have you tried roasted sprouts with pancetta and sweet apple wedges?
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Red cabbage in pomegranate juice
Adding sweet-sharp pomegranate juice and warm spices to red cabbage takes this easy Christmas side dish to the next level.
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Festive desserts
White and dark chocolate yule log
This snow white yule log reveals a dark chocolate sponge beneath its white chocolate exterior. It's a showstopping Christmas dessert.
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Freeze-ahead roast potatoes
Get ahead and save time when planning a big roast dinner by prepping and freezing your roast potatoes in advance. These are guaranteed to be crispy too.
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Nourishing winter recipes
Truffled parsnip soup with hazelnuts and bacon
The humble parsnip is turned into an induglent creamy soup by adding the richness of truffle oil and the salty kick of bacon. It's a hearty winter warmer.
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Christmas baking recipes
Clementine and pistachio mince pies
This mince pie recipe with a twist is laced with clementine and contains a buttery pistachio frangipane middle. A real Christmas treat.
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Festive desserts
Panettone, vin santo berries and zabaglione cream trifle
A master pairing of boozy berries, panettone and creamy zabaglione makes this Christmas trifle recipe one not to miss.
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Baileys recipes
Make-ahead Baileys tiramisu
Baileys. The creamy liqueur helps make an indulgent dessert for sharing. You can make this Baileys tiramisu in advance too!
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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
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Make-ahead Christmas dinner recipes
Christmas sausage rolls
It's hard to beat these Christmas sausage rolls especially with their festive twist. Peter Sidwell uses sage, raisins and mustard for Christmassy flavour.
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Beef dripping roast vegetables
Roast carrots, parsnips and potatoes together with this easy side dish recipe. Get ahead for Christmas by parboiling and freezing the veg.
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Brussels sprouts recipes
Charred sprouts with toasted brazils
You don't need bacon to add depth of flavour to your Christmas Brussels sprouts, as this veggie recipe for sprouts with Brazil nuts proves.
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Red cabbage recipes
Freezable Riesling-braised red cabbage
Add colour to your roast dinner with this easy-to-make freezable red cabbage. Get ready for Christmas with this easy make-ahead side dish.
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Christmas baking recipes
Sherry panettone
This boozy panettone recipe is made with sherry-soaked sultanas and raisins – as well as being glazed with sherry too. Make for your Christmas breakfast!
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