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Get ready for the most indulgent way to prepare your turkey centrepiece – preparing confit drumsticks ensures juicy and tender meat
A nut roast is a fantastic alternative to a meat main course or traditional Christmas dinner. This delicious recipe is full of hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives.
Pull out all the stops this festive season with a stunning salmon centrepiece. Light baked salmon topped with creamy spinach and toasted almonds, all wrapped up in buttery pastry – this alternative Christmas dinner is sure to be the star of the show
Make this classic roast turkey recipe if you're expecting a crowd for Christmas dinner. Friends and family can choose between white or dark meat, while everyone will love the traditional sage and onion stuffing.
Slow-cooked until tender and coated in a mouthwateringly sticky glaze, this duck is a stunning centrepiece to serve up on Christmas day. Serve with roasted shallots, juicy clementines and cinnamon sticks for a wonderfully festive main.
Serve up a twist on traditional Boxing Day ham with this succulent rosemary and maple-glazed gammon joint, the perfect partner for leftover Christmas dinner veg
Created by chef and author John Gregory-Smith, our ultimate Christmas burger has everything you need to get the family feeling festive
Serving Christmas turkey with cranberry sauce is a well-established festive tradition, but why not use it to make a sweet glaze instead?
If you're having Christmas for two this year, swap out the turkey for these Christmas vegetable and Stilton pies. These festive pies make a perfect vegetarian Christmas main for a smaller Christmas, loaded with carrots, parsnips and melting cheese.
Swap out nut roast and serve up this vegan mushroom hotpot for an alternative Christmas main. Totally vegan and gluten-free, the intense veggie filling combines mushrooms, swede and lentils in a rich porcini gravy, topped with crispy golden potatoes.
This wreath-shaped vegan nut roast is as attractive as it is delicious, packed with squash, lentils, cashews and creamy tahini and flavoured with fresh herbs and smoky spices. The scattering of pomegranate seeds and herb sprigs provides a pretty finishing touch – everyone will want to try a slice.
Whether you're a long term vegan, hosting vegan friends or just looking for some meat- and dairy-free dinner ideas, this tasty stuffed butternut squash recipe is the ideal simple midweek meal.
If you're looking for a tasty spin to really set your Christmas dinner apart, then look no further than this zesty roast turkey recipe
Make this veggie wellington ahead of time, then freeze it to enjoy on the big day. Packed full with festive flavours, this is the perfect vegetarian centrepiece for your Christmas dinner.
This gorgeous, fruity gammon is a wonderful addition to your Christmas spread
This moist turkey crown is given a much-needed lift by its sweet and citrusy glaze
There's nothing like a creamy, hearty mac and cheese to tuck into on a cold night and this delicious pasta recipe has the brilliant addition of leftover ham, bringing both texture and flavour
This vegan and gluten-free nut roast has stylish carrot and parsnip ribbons decoration to make this dish a pretty main course that everyone can enjoy. The hearty lentil base, along with plenty of nuts and veg, will keep you full all afternoon.
Packed full of fibre and protein, butter beans are at the centre of this super vegan pie
This traditional Christmas ham recipe is packed with festive flavours – simmered in bay-infused cider and roasted with a mustard and demerara glaze, it makes for a magnificent centrepiece for your Christmas dinner or Boxing Day spread. You can make this recipe up to 2 days in advance, to the point where you score the skin, then chill until ready to glaze. Find out how to make Christmas ham and get ahead for the festivities!
Christmas and roast turkey go together like roast turkey and cranberry stuffing. Orange zest and macadamia nuts bulk out the scratch stuffing in this recipe while our easy-to-follow homemade gravy ensures that your Christmas dinner spread will come together just nicely.
Serve up this gorgeous ham which is slow-cooked in ginger beer with spices before being topped with a gingerbread-inspired glaze and roasted until golden and sticky.
This gorgeous vegetarian bake makes for a delicious Christmas dinner alternative. Loaded with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, chestnuts, and plenty of mixed nuts, this classic nut roast is crammed with flavour and perfect for sharing
Dazzle your dinner guests with this traditional turkey recipe, served with all the trimmings and sauces you want
Cooking for special diets can sometimes seem intimidating so, for a gluten-free Christmas dinner that doesn't compromise on taste or trimmings, try this wonderful Christmas turkey that's guaranteed to impress
It’s hard to beat a baked ham at Christmas, even as an alternative to the traditional roast turkey. This one comes with a port and shallot sauce and sticky roasted pears: heaven on a plate
This skillet mushroom lasagne is all about big, comforting flavours without the fuss. Packed with fresh and rehydrated mushrooms, rich tomato ragu and layers of creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella, it’s indulgent, cosy and perfect for sharing straight from the pan.
This vibrant roasted chickpea and Brussels sprout salad is a celebration of seasonal winter flavours. Crunchy, golden chickpeas contrast beautifully with tender, caramelised sprouts and hearty kale, while the citrusy, slightly smoky dressing adds brightness and depth. Toasted pine nuts bring a nutty crunch, for a winter salad you’ll keep coming back to!
This is the ultimate umami-packed dinner, made even easier (and tastier) with Tesco Finest exotic mushrooms. Crispy, golden rice topped with glossy miso-coated mushrooms gives you all the rich, savoury flavours you want without any fuss. Perfect for a cosy weeknight or impressing friends without spending hours in the kitchen!
This creamy leek pasta is all about cosy vibes and cheesy goodness. Tesco Finest Gruyère makes it super melty and indulgent, while a sprinkle of Tesco Finest Parmigiano Reggiano adds that perfect salty, nutty hit.
This coconut chicken soup is proper tasty and super easy to throw together. Creamy, a bit spicy and packed with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime, it’s the kind of bowl you just want to dive into. Serve it over rice, pile on the beansprouts and herbs, and you’ve got yourself a quick, flavour-packed dinner that hits all the right notes.
Nothing beats digging into this chicken and chorizo filo pie. Juicy chicken, spicy chorizo and a creamy, cheesy sauce wrapped in crisp, buttery filo, finished with a drizzle of Tesco Finest Acacia Honey and a sprinkle of thyme, it’s a dinner that’s indulgent, full of flavour and perfect for scoffing straight from the dish.
Add some spice (and excitement) to your gammon with this easy-to-follow, even-easier-to-eat recipe. Dressed in a heap of spices that includes chilli flakes, corainder, cumin, star anise and more, this gammon not only tastes great but makes excellent leftovers.