Enjoy a fabulous four-course Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, without breaking the bank. We've created a collection of festive recipes using ingredients from our Essential range – think turkeys for carving, sauces for slathering, desserts for indulging and cheese for nibbling – all with the quality you'd expect, at prices you wouldn't. And you can now add ingredients to your trolley from our recipe pages, too!

Kick off your festive meal with a classic prawn cocktail or veggie soup starter, made with a medley of budget-friendly ingredients. Serve with crusty Essential Bake at Home Baguettes.

Prawn cocktail & avocado salad

This retro dish features creamy avocado, with roasted cherry tomatoes to add extra pops of sweetness.

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Spiced sweet potato & leek soup with Stilton

Deliciously festive with leeks, Stilton and cinnamon.

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Succulent traditional turkey, flavoursome festive ham and the most wonderful meat-free Wellington – we've got delicious dishes to suit an array of dietary preferences.

Essential roast turkey with thyme & lemon

Our Essential turkeys are reared to high animal welfare standards.

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Essential honey-glazed gammon

All our fresh pork comes from British farmers we know and trust.

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Mushroom & chestnut Wellington

This moreish meat-free marvel will end up on everyone's plate.

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From parsnips and potatoes to veggies and bread sauce, treat everyone to all the trimmings this Christmas. Don't forget your Essential Cranberry Sauce and Essential Gravy – and Essential Cheese Sauce for making cauliflower cheese.

There’s always room for dessert! Choose from three divine recipes below. No time to cook? Opt for Essential Shortcrust Mince Pies (suitable for vegans) or shop Essential ready-made desserts including Frozen Cheesecake and Soft Scoop Ice Cream. Pair with Essential Cream and Custard.

Serve a suitably stunning finale to your Christmas meal with an irresistible cheeseboard, complete with crackers and fruit.

Essential Dutch Gouda S2

A mild, award winning cheese made with pasteurised cow’s milk.

Essential French Brie S2 

A soft-ripened cheese made in France with an edible  white rind and creamy centre.

Essential Mature Cheddar S4

A strong British Cheddar perfect for Christmas and all year round.

Essential Edam Cheese S2

A semi-hard cheese made with pasteurised cow's milk and suitable for vegetarians.

Fill your home with the aroma of festive bakes. Don’t forget the Essential Tea Bags or Essential Coffee so you can enjoy them with your favourite hot drink.

Spend less over Twixtmas by transforming Christmas Day leftovers into something special. From turkey ramen to Christmas pudding doughnuts, discover delicious dishes below.