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Liven up traditional roast turkey this Christmas with an easy lemon, garlic and sage twist, and serve with wild mushroom and pork stuffing for an extra special treat.
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.
Nothing beats a classic turkey curry and this fragrant biryani is an inventive and delicious way of using up any turkey leftovers
With a sweet apple and honey glaze and rich black pudding stuffing, this succulent roast turkey crown ensures a flavour-packed Christmas roast.
Prepare this stunning centrepiece to impress your vegan guests on Christmas day. Roasting a whole butternut squash, scooping out the sweet flesh and then filling with layers of chargrilled peppers, mushroom, chestnuts and spinach is really easy to do
Cheesecake, but not as you know it. This savoury twist on the classic has a gluten-free breadcrumb base, fragrant cream cheese filling and is topped with a vibrant medley of beets and shallots for a gorgeous free-from main.
With a gooey, oozy centre, this veggie main is absolutely perfect for any celebratory occasion. And you can make it ahead and freeze until the big day.
With all the flavours of classic nut roast, this vegan nut and mushroom roast tart with homemade pesto drizzle is the ideal easy vegan Christmas dinner.
You can't beat a comforting sausage casserole for a hearty dinner – it's a real classic. This easy recipe is cooked in just one pot with minimal effort, but you end up with a warming sausage and tomato casserole flavoured with honey and mustard
This nutty-based and gluten-free vegan vegetable tart recipe, with a fragrant pesto, is sure to be a Sunday lunch crowd pleaser.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavourful fish curry recipe is an easy leftover salmon idea. The flaky fish joins spinach in a creamy coconut sauce spiced with curry powder, turmeric and chilli. Serve with basmati rice, a scattering of coriander and lime wedges to squeeze over.
This roast beef with chorizo makes an impressive centrepiece to the Christmas table if you fancy a change from the usual turkey
Serve this dairy and gluten-free recipe with a simple green salad for a winning weekend dish
Get ready for the most indulgent way to prepare your turkey centrepiece – preparing confit drumsticks ensures juicy and tender meat
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.
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.
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.
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
Packed full of fibre and protein, butter beans are at the centre of this super vegan pie
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.
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
For an Easter lunch with a difference, try this spiced roast pork recipe with tangy orange and rhubarb sauce.
Make the most of the April harvest with this savoury spin on the French dessert classic
In this seasonal spin on the traditional recipe, try swapping spinach for zesty British-grown spring greens and bake the whole dish into a crunchy, filo-topped pie
Juicy and garlicky, this roast chicken Kiev is a must-try for your next Sunday roast. With crispy garlic breadcrumbs and a squeeze of lemon juice, you’re going to love this one.
Bring brightness to your Easter table with this delicious herb-crusted roast leg of lamb, accompanied by a vibrant salsa verde that's brimming with fresh and fragrant herbs. Serving 4, this recipe is perfect for your smaller Easter gatherings or for any springtime Sunday roast. Serve with herby potatoes and your favourite seasonal veg.
Give your leftover roast lamb another chance to shine with this rich and meaty ragu recipe
Look no further for the perfect Easter lamb recipe – deliciously marinated leg of lamb is stuffed with tangy feta, olives and pistachios before roasting, resulting in a rich, tender lamb centrepiece with fresh Greek flavour
This one-tray roasted salmon recipe is a great way to celebrate spring flavours and is an inspiring alternative Easter lunch idea
Everyone can still enjoy Nan's rosemary and garlic lamb with extra-crispy potatoes. And while it might not be the same as being there in person, it’s the next best thing.