Make-ahead Christmas recipes
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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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Christmas ham recipes
Apple and bourbon roast smoked ham
This roast smoked ham recipe is a wonderful addition at Christmas time or a good alternative to your typical Sunday roast.
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Christmas pudding recipes
Old-fashioned Christmas pudding
This is the definitive recipe for a traditional, old-fashioned Christmas pudding, inspired by the one and only Mrs Beeton.
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Get-ahead gravy
Prepping a big roast, Christmas dinner or Easter lunch is a breeze with our make-ahead gravy recipe. Serve with chicken or turkey.
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Make-ahead Christmas sides
Pigs in blankets for Christmas
Take pigs in blankets to the next level with these rosemary and honey wonders. Prepaer and freeze them ahead to reduce prep on Christmas Day.
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Classic sauce recipes
Freezable cranberry sauce
Homemade cranberry sauce is a winning accompaniment to roast turkey. To save time on Christmas Day, this sauce can be made ahead and frozen.
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Mince pie recipes
Mince pies for Christmas
Christmas isn't Christmas without mince pies and this foolproof mince pie recipe is your friend – they can also be frozen, so perfect for making in advance.
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Christmas cake recipes
Classic Christmas cake
This classic Christmas cake recipe is a real showstopper with bay leaf 'trees'. It can be made weeks in advance - Stir-up Sunday perhaps?
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