Christmas inspiration and recipes

Christmas inspiration & recipes

Christmas inspiration & recipes

Christmas inspiration & recipes

Get ready for Christmas with our guide to the best turkeys and roasts, plus delicious festive recipes. 

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Prep into Christmas 

Organisation is key to a stress-free Christmas. Follow our tips to make sure you’ll have your feet up come the big day. 

Choose your turkey

Choose your turkey

Crisp golden skin, tender juicy meat – our full-flavoured, succulent turkeys are all from farmers who we know and trust. Whether you're looking for a fine whole turkey or a tasty and convenient turkey crown, our guide will help you choose and prepare the turkey that's right for you.

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Mince pies with spiced orange crumble toppig

Perfect puds

With visiting friends and family to feed, Christmas is a great time for some home baking. Try our recipes for classic cakes, fruity stollen, indulgent puddings and these delicious mince pies.

Spoons at the ready

Dinner list

Freeze ahead

You'd be surprised how many elements of Christmas dinner can be made and frozen in advance. Here's how to max out your freezer space to make life a little easier on the big day. 

Make Christmas easy

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It’s time for a feast

Hosting Christmas this year? Let Ottolenghi inspire you with an exclusive Christmas menu, plus discover our all-time favourite Christmas recipes. 

Ottolenghi Christmas Menu

Exclusive Christmas menu

Serve up a festive feast with our menu of Ottolenghi Christmas recipes from star chef Yotam Ottolenghi. This impressive pairing of beef with a rich, tangy gravy makes a showstopping centrepiece.

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Our Christmas meats guide

Magnificent roasts

Fancy trying something different to turkey this year, or looking for a Christmas Eve or Boxing Day joint? Follow our guide to choose beef, lamb, venison and more

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Our best festive recipes

Our best festive recipes

Everything you need for Christmas feasting, from the perfect roast potatoes to stunning side dishes, delicious desserts and festive cocktails.

Best Christmas recipes

Magnificent roasts

Choose your cheese

Finish off your meal in style with the ultimate cheeseboard, paired with a well-matched glass of wine. Don't forget the crackers!

Cheese & wine pairings

Free-from feast

Hosting vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free guests? We've got recipes and ideas by the sleighful. 

Meat-free & marvellous

Meat-free & marvellous

See our delicious vegan and vegetarian starters, mains, sides and desserts – plus plan your plant-based cheeseboard.

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Gluten-free & glorious

Gluten-free & glorious

Serve up gorgeous gluten-free choices for every course with our collection of recipes and free-from products.

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Cheers to the year!

Christmas time, mistletoe and wine – and cocktails, and canapés! It’s party season, so get ready with our seasonal drinks and buffet nibbles. 

Seasonal sips

Seasonal sips

Discover recipes for festive tipples and cosy cups, including cocktails, mulled wine, hot chocolate and more. 

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Bring on the buffet

Bring on the buffet

Hosting a Christmas Day, Boxing Day or Twixtmas buffet? Feast your eyes on showstopping centrepieces and get-in-the-mood party food.

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