Christmas recipes

Bake this festive fruit cake in advance of Christmas and feed it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky to build the flavour and keep it moist

A homemade Christmas pudding is easy to make, then it just needs time in the steamer to turn it into a glorious, rich, fruity dessert. A festive classic

No rolling required! Press the raw, crumbly pastry directly into your tin for a short, biscuity finish. Our easiest mince pie recipe and great fun to make with kids

Serve a traditional roast turkey for Christmas without the fuss. Use the sticky glaze you'd get on a ham to add flavour and golden colour to a turkey crown

Indulge in these deliciously rich and fudgy choc and mint cookies. The recipe makes quite a loose batter, but it will firm up and set in the oven

Take your Christmas turkey to the next level with our ultimate roast turkey and gravy. It doesn’t involve much extra work, yet tastes sensational

Make these festive mini bundt cakes for the cake tin over the Christmas period. They're filled with warming spices and covered in a rich glossy glaze

Make sure your roasties are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner – this foolproof recipe guarantees a crisp crunch that gives way to a fluffy middle

Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings.

Add a sticky honey and mustard glaze to gammon for a delicious sweetness that contrasts with the saltiness of the meat. It's great for a celebration supper

Gordon Ramsay's version of the classic steak dish – a showstopping centrepiece on a special occasion

This decadent gingerbread cake is covered in a caramelised biscuit icing, finished with gingerbread biscuits and dusted with desiccated coconut 'snow'

Make pigs in blankets even more special using maple syrup and a little mustard. If you can’t find cocktail sausages, use chipolatas, each cut into three pieces

These golden, honeyed parsnips have just the right mix of earthiness and sweet glaze to make a moreish Christmas side dish, and they’re quick to prepare

Make the most of seasonal cranberries with Christmas jam. You can add edible glitter to make it extra-special, if you like – it makes a great gift for friends

Create a centrepiece vegan main with this pithivier, filled with butternut squash, spinach and caramelised onion. It's a perfect pie for a celebration

Complete a roast dinner with sage and onion stuffing. Make it even easier by packing the mixture into a small baking dish instead of rolling into balls

Bring red cabbage to life with the flavours of cinnamon and star anise. It's a great side dish at Christmas, along with all the traditional trimmings

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

Make the most of Christmas Day leftovers in this celebratory sandwich with pickled cabbage to cut through the richness. It's the ideal lunch for Boxing Day

Making your own cranberry sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days in advance. Plus, this one calls for only three ingredients

Transform the yule log into a magical Christmas dessert using festive spices, a brandy butter filling and chocolate truffle icing for extra indulgence

Create a vegetarian centrepiece with this meat-free wellington with beetroot, mushroom and butternut squash wrapped in pastry. It's ideal for a celebration

Get into the festive spirit with eggnog, a classic Christmas drink made with brandy, cream, eggs and vanilla. Serve with plenty of ice in tumbler glasses