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Best Christmas Day recipes
Fill the festive table with celebratory dishes with our pick of the best recipes for the big day, from sticky pigs in blankets to classic gravy
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Fennel and citrus roast turkey
This Italian-inspired recipe is a game-changer – cooking the bird in wine results in juicy, flavoursome meat, while the herbs and fennel seeds add freshness and aroma
Smoked paprika and maple glazed ham
The paprika-spiked glaze gives this magnificent ham a sweet smokiness. Serve alongside your turkey on Christmas Day or cold on Boxing Day
Mushroom and chestnut Wellington
Rich, hearty flavours like mushrooms, chestnuts and goat’s cheese mean everyone will want a taste of this impressive meat-free Christmas main
sides & sauces
Heston's ultimate roast potatoes
Heston Blumenthal’s roasties are crisp and crunchy on the outside, and soft and fluffy in the middle, with hints of garlic, rosemary and thyme
Stove-top sage & onion stuffing
Whether you like yours meaty, full of herbs, slightly sweet or a tad crispy, our stuffing recipes are sure to please. Try this traditional flavour combination, cooked on the hob
Braised red cabbage
No festive table is complete without a gorgeous plummy mound of sweet and sour cabbage. It’s best made the day before and left overnight for the flavours to develop
Stir-fried sprouts with chestnuts and pancetta
The humble Brussels sprout divides opinion across the country. But we think this recipe, combined with sweet chestnuts and salty pancetta, is pretty irresistible
Honey mustard roast carrots & parsnips
This recipe results in crisp, caramelised edges and the deliciously sticky glaze is no more demanding than a salad dressing
Bread sauce
The secret to a rich bread sauce is to allow plenty of time for the flavours to infuse into the milk – this one has festive notes of bay leaf, nutmeg and clove
Cranberry sauce
This Christmas favourite works well with an injection of citrus or a few drops of port
Sticky pigs in blankets
Succulent sausages tucked tightly in a bacon blanket are one of the best things about Christmas. Follow this simple recipe for perfect pigs every time
Classic gravy
A rich gravy elevates the plate, so make sure you have lots to go round. Follow our simple gravy recipe, full of flavours from your chosen bird or joint, and just two other ingredients
Desserts
Classic Christmas pudding
If you’ve never tried making your own, give this recipe a go – nothing gets you in the seasonal spirit quite like stirring up a traditional Christmas pud
Meringue, madeleine and winter berry trifle
With its layers of custard, fruit compote and cream, and scattering of meringue and roasted hazelnuts, this trifle is as pretty as a picture
Chocolate Yule log
The light sponge is a cinch to roll, meaning you can achieve that satisfying swirl of rich buttercream without the stress
