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From succulent turkey recipes to mouthwatering veggie mains with all the trimmings, try our special Christmas dinner ideas to take things to the next level this festive season. Browse all our dinner ideas and lots of Christmas dinner recipes for more inspiration.
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
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.
This colourful, flavour-packed side is a star supporting act for Christmas lunch or any Sunday roast. Carrots and beetroot are coated in balsamic vinegar and roasted until golden and sticky – simple yet impressive!
Cosy up with a comforting twist on a classic! Packed with tender mushrooms, this rich French-style stew is topped with crisp puff pastry. Serve with steamed greens for an impressive veggie feast.
Impress your guests this Christmas with Niyi Obafemi-Olopade's mulled wine braised beef. Slow cook your beef for 2 hours with spices and red wine until it's tender and pulls apart. Serve with buttery mash and cabbage - merry Christmas!
Traditional stuffing gets a makeover with the help of flavourful Parmesan, smoky nduja and sourdough breadcrumbs, it's a stuffing unlike anything you've tried before
The ultimate crowd-pleaser, this Christmas ham makes a happy addition to all festive tables. Serve it warm with Christmas dinner or cold on Boxing Day with the quick and easy yet totally delicious relish.
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.
This miso-roasted salmon makes a fab, festive dinner party main or stunning party platter. Served with soya bean mash and a cucumber watercress salad, it's fresh, vibrant and healthy too. You could even swap the salmon for trout or mackerel.
You can't go wrong with a baked Camembert at Christmas. Take it to the next level by serving with crispy potatoes for dipping and sticky French onions. This is sure to go down a treat at any festive dinner party.
This fruity, fiery and fragrant glazed ham recipe would make a lovely addition to Christmas dinner or Boxing Day feasts. There's no need to wait til the flurry of festive cooking either – prep ahead and freeze, all set for the holidays.
Deliciously hearty and vegan, this parsnip and squash strudel with pine nuts and porcini makes an impressive Christmas main dish or side.
Looking for the best roast chicken recipe? Try this effortless French-style roast chicken with rich wine gravy. Super-simple to make and perfect for festive feasts.
Entertaining this festive season? This vegetarian lasagne, layered with mushrooms and crunchy sprouts, is the ultimate make-ahead traybake — creamy, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Layers of tender ham hock, creamy sprouts, and sweet shallots come together in this festive pithivier that’s as elegant as it is comforting. A pinch of nutmeg adds warmth, while the easy-to-make filling transforms Christmas leftovers into a delicious centrepiece.
This roast beef is made extra special with an anchovy gravy spiked with redcurrant and mustard for sweet and spicy notes. It makes a stunning Christmas lunch centrepiece or serve at a festive dinner party, Christmas Eve feast or New Year's Day lunch.
Switch up your Christmas dinner main with this slow-roasted duck, in a rich sherry sauce with sweet figs and shallots. Use the leftover duck fat to cook the crispiest roast potatoes! This gorgeous dish also makes a lovely Christmas Eve dinner or New Year's Day lunch.
This on-trend hot honey glazed ham is sweet and sticky with a welcome tartness from the plums, making it a delicious addition to your Christmas feast. Pop it in your slow-cooker and let the warm spicy aromas fill your home, freeing up time for more festive prep and fun!
We've got your Christmas day dinner sorted with these three brilliant, tried-and-tested recipes – classic roast turkey, a special stuffing and homemade gravy – for a truly memorable festive feast.
Creamy Brie and tangy cranberries give these Italian-inspired meatballs a festive flavour twist for Christmas
Get ready for the most indulgent way to prepare your turkey centrepiece – preparing confit drumsticks ensures juicy and tender meat
Quick to prep and packed with festive flavour, this sausage traybake takes just 10 minutes to throw together. Seasoned with sweet cranberry and fragrant sage, it’s a fab fuss-free meal for those busy days leading up to Christmas or for the holiday season when you don't want to spend too long in the kitchen.
Silky and comforting, this orzotto recipe is full of flavour with Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and creamy burrata. A festive vegetarian pasta dish you’ll want on repeat!
Who says cauliflower cheese is just a side? This veggie gratin with lentils and crispy sage and onion stuffing transforms this Christmas favourite into a hearty vegan main!
Transform your roast parsnips and carrots into a show-stopping centrepiece with this impressive puff pastry vegetable tart. This is the perfect veggie main for Christmas dinner or any festive occasion.
These flaky filo pastry pies pack a festive flavour punch! Filled with a scrumptious mix of roasted butternut squash, miso and caramelised onion, with toasted pecans and zesty orange, they make the perfect veggie and vegan Christmas dinner main.
Lightly charred cabbage meets buttery walnut gremolata in this vibrant roast cabbage recipe – the perfect vegetarian main for your Christmas dinner table.
The ultimate burger just got upgraded with jingle bells on! Piled high with pigs in blankets, sprouts, stuffing and more, you'll love this fabulously festive sandwich.
This rich and warming risotto inspired by the classic pasta dish is perfect for using up some of that leftover cheeseboard on Boxing Day. Add any favourites, but bear in mind how flavoured cheeses like cranberry will affect the taste.
This festive filo pie is a fantastic vegan option for your Boxing Day celebrations. With sweet potatoes, chickpeas and crispy sage, this pie tastes great alongside steamed leafy greens.
We've given shakshuka a festive glow-up by using seasonal veg. Butternut squash and kale are cooked in a harissa-spiced tomato sauce and topped with an egg - perfect for a Boxing Day brunch.
This sprout and walnut pastry is a great Boxing Day main. Any soft melting cheese will work here - why not try Camembert for extra festive flavours?
This simple sweet potato bake is a great vegan main idea for Christmas or Boxing Day. Layered with colourful veggies in a gently spiced tomato sauce, this tastes delicious served alongside a fresh winter salad.