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Ginger cake Bûche de Noël
Image By Dorie Greenspan Abstract Not gonna lie. This delicate sponge cake — a gingerbread variation of the traditional French chocolate Christmas cake — is a commitment of time, energy and nerves....
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Croccante with mascarpone cream
Image By Theo Randall Abstract This simple but stunning dessert is the perfect ending for an Italian feast. Make the almond praline the day before, then it takes just 5 minutes to assemble.
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Roasted red partridge with Savoy cabbage and pancetta
Image By Theo Randall Abstract Red partridge is a variety of game bird. They’re not only delicious but also affordable, making it the perfect centrepiece for an Italian Christmas. Alternatively, use...
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Christmas morning bread
Image By Lotte Duncan Abstract The smell of this delicious fig, cranberry and white stilton bread baking in the oven on Christmas day is guaranteed to get even the sleepiest member of the family out...
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Mulled wine pear and sticky ginger cake
Image By Lotte Duncan Abstract This gorgeous cake is packed full of festive fruit and spices and makes the perfect alternative to a traditional Christmas cake. It will keep well in an airtight...
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Pork, chestnut and mushroom terrine
Image By Lotte Duncan Abstract This simple terrine makes the perfect make-ahead starter and means you’re not stuck in the kitchen. It can be served straight from the fridge with some bread or...
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Christmas pulled pork with green bean casserole
Image By Christian Stevenson Abstract While this slow-cooked pork takes around 12 hours for the meat to become beautifully tender, put it in the oven to bake before you go to bed and it will be...
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Piri-piri chicken wings and jalapeno party poppers
Image By Christian Stevenson Abstract Spice up your Christmas feast with these fiery appetisers. If you’re catering for a crowd, it’s easy to double or triple the recipe.
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Tropical meringue cake
Image By Shelina Permaloo Abstract This dessert is a tropical take on a classic pavlova and makes the perfect end to a tropical Christmas feast.
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Christmas biscuits
Image By Lisa Faulkner Abstract As well as being downright delicious, these pretty stained glass biscuits make great Christmas decorations, but be warned – they won’t last long with the kids around!
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Gravlax with sour cream and potato pancakes
Image By Michael Caines Abstract This classic appetiser is the perfect light start for Boxing Day brunch or lunch and best of all, it’s DIY assembly so your guests can help themselves.
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Christmas bundt cake
Image By John Whaite Abstract The tin used to make this cake is a modern take on a classic bundt tin, but you can use either a regular bundt tin, a small kugelhopf tin or a plain tube tin. Just make...
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Moroccan vegetable strudel
Image By John Whaite Abstract This dish is a great vegetarian option for a Christmas day feast. While best assembled and eaten the same day, the filling can be made a day ahead, making it very quick...
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White chocolate and ginger nut truffles
Image By John Whaite Abstract If you’re not up to the challenge of tempering the chocolate to coat these delicious morsels, you can roll them in Dutch cocoa or icing sugar if you prefer.
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Oysters cooked in salsa verde
Image By Omar Allibhoy Abstract While shucking your own oysters is always best as you don’t lose any of the precious salty juices along the way, to save time you can buy them already shucked.
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Pears poached in wine with turron mousse
Image By Omar Allibhoy Abstract This simple dessert celebrates all that’s good about the festive season, especially the much adored Spanish nougat (turron) which is typically eaten at Christmas. Best...
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Green bean casserole
Image By Christian Stevenson Abstract This super-simple side dish required a handful of ingredients, and can accompany a wide range of meaty mains.
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Chocolate and orange Christmas cake
Image By Eric Lanlard Abstract Even as a Frenchman I love a good traditional Christmas cake, but sometimes you need a bit of a change and to shake things up, especially on Christmas day. So, this is...
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Chocolate gingerbread souffle with eggnog custard
Image By Eric Lanlard Abstract There’s nothing like a souffle to impress your yuletide guests, and even if they don’t rise to perfection, they’ll still rise to the occasion. You can prepare the...
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White chocolate buche de noel
Image By Eric Lanlard Abstract A buche de noel (or yule log) is the French equivalent of the English plum pudding, so if you don’t have one on the table, it’s not Christmas. This is my light twist on...
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