Easy Christmas recipes

Ferrero Rochers make an indulgent finishing touch to these fudgy chocolate brownie squares studded with chopped nuts

Top buttery puff pastry with caramelised onions and melted cheese for a festive buffet or dinner party winner that you can make ahead and freeze

Jazz up your homemade mince pies by adding grated apple and orange zest - try a pretty star shaped lid, finished with a crisp nutty topping

You can make this no-cook tiramisu ahead to save on time when hosting a party. Made with Baileys, it's a truly grown-up dessert

This delicious starter is similar to a pâté, made with smoked salmon, cream cheese and horseradish for a kick - serve on crackers or toast

If you find mulled wine too heavy, try this refreshing alternative Christmas drink, served in 'frosted' glasses

These individual pies with a twist are great for using up storecupboard staples such as nuts and dried fruit, they're budget-friendly too

Juicy prawns pair beautifully with sweet mango and crunchy leaves in this simple canapé, finished with lemon juice and coriander

The classic combination of apples and cheese is given a lift with thin slices of sweet fruitcake - a great festive party canapé or buffet treat

Cook these root vegetables for a special roast dinner. A sweet butter glaze contrasts beautifully with a subtle charred flavour – perfect for Christmas Day

Prep these roast potatoes in the morning, then put them in the oven an hour before serving. They make a traditional Sunday roast a bit more special

Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter

These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving

Keep this in the freezer ready for dinner parties and serve it with rice and salad or crunchy potatoes and vegetables

This cake has all the flavours of Christmas, but won't take ages to make - you can decorate it any way you like. Ideal for a wedding cake too

Simple yet impressive stuffed figs make lovely canapés and only take 15 minutes to make

This pudding is so simple, you almost feel you've cheated - it looks like a Christmas pud but is altogether different

Give your Christmas pud leftovers a second life with this easy strudel recipe

This simple Christmas gravy can be made a few days ahead or you can freeze it for up to a month

Make your Christmas cake extra special this year with this easy and speedy decoration

Bake our snowflake biscuits for a tasty Christmas gift. They're great to make with kids, too. Decorate with fondant icing, silver balls and white sprinkles

This easy roast turkey recipe with sage and onion butter and a rich gravy won't let you down on the big day, perfect for feeding a crowd on Thanksgiving

If you’ve been given a panettone over
Christmas but you’re not sure what to do
with it, try this superfast,
special stacked cake

Good Food reader Barbara Keen shares her vegetarian loaf recipe with seasonal chestnut and cranberry