Quick pickled vegetables are so easy to make, and this red cabbage is no exception. It's a great side to serve with cold cuts at Christmas and makes a fab and festive edible gift.
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 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.
Give your Christmas veg a spicy twist with this fragrant Thai red curry. This easy one-pot is a great vegan and gluten-free option for your Boxing Day celebrations.
Sweet, fresh and zesty, this twist on the classic prawn cocktail is the best way to get your festivities underway
Try a cheesy festive twist on meaty stuffed mushrooms for a great vegetarian Christmas Day starter that's ready in under 30 minutes and totally gluten-free
Coat sweet carrots in a punchy whisky glaze and scatter with bittersweet tarragon for the ultimate vegan side dish that will definitely take your guests by surprise.
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If you’re not having turkey this year, try this showstopping sticky pomegranate-glazed roast beef for an alternative Christmas main. Classic roast beef is given a glossy pomegranate glaze for a sweet and tangy Middle Eastern spin.
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
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.
Serve up sticky maple glazed bacon-wrapped dates for a crowd-pleasing canapé. The irresistible combination of sweet sticky dates, crispy glazed bacon and a herby walnut filling ensure that these will disappear in no time.
This festive tart combines sweet roasted carrots, savoury shallots, punchy pesto and a hint of orange. Extra pesto can be saved in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Keep party guests going with a simple roasted garlic white bean dip. Roast a bulb of garlic until sweet and caramelised, then blitz with cannellini beans and fragrant rosemary. Make ahead of time then serve with gluten-free flatbreads, crackers or crudité.
This stunning vegan galette is topped with miso-glazed roasted mushrooms and chestnuts to make a delicious Christmas dinner main.
Indulge your sweet tooth with this non-alcoholic twist on a classic white Russian cocktail. With strong coffee, cream and a drizzle of sweet salted caramel sauce, this is the ultimate grown up mocktail to try this Christmas.
Have you ever seen such an indulgent hot chocolate? The good news is you don't actually need chocolate for this recipe – the rich creaminess comes from a storecupboard ingredient – cocoa powder. Ready in 10, this is the ultimate festive drink to enjoy on Christmas eve or on any cosy night in.
Put a fruity twist on a classic gin cocktail with this marmalade French 75 recipe
This impressive roasted cauliflower makes a delicious vegan main for Christmas or Boxing Day. Topped with tahini and pine nuts for Middle Eastern-inspired flavours and finished with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds, serve this gorgeous dish alongside all the festive trimmings.
Top puff pastry with crème fraîche and tender fillet steak to make this simple, gluten-free tart. Finish with some rocket and a drizzle of horseradish for a brilliant Boxing Day dinner.
Take the stress out of Boxing Day hosting with our fuss-free pulled pork buns. Simple chuck all the ingredients onto a baking tray, then let the oven do all the work! Stuff the pork into brioche buns with a speedy sprout and cabbage slaw, then serve up to your impressed guests.
Nothing says Boxing Day like a buffet. This Scandinavian-inspired platter is packed with bold and fresh flavours - just what you need after Christmas!
Use seasonal red cabbage, beetroot and pear to make this zingy winter salad. Top with a homemade herby chimichurri dressing and enjoy throughout the festive period.
This bejewelled rice is fragrant with cinnamon and nutmeg and has added crunch from crispy Brussels sprouts. This is a great vegan and gluten-free option for your Boxing Day celebrations.
A colourful salad packed with veg, apples and hot smoked salmon is just the ticket for a Boxing Day buffet
Sweet clementines and fiery fresh ginger make this homemade marmalade really special. Perfect for Christmas presents (but keep a pot for yourself!), you can spread it on toast, use as a cake filling or as a fruity glaze for our spiced marmalade glazed gammon, see recipe, below.
Transform your festive leftovers into these chipotle birria-style tacos. Filled with shredded turkey, they taste amazing when dipped in leftover gravy.
Use leftover veg from your Christmas dinner to make this epic savoury crumble. This vegan bake makes a great Boxing Day dinner and is loaded with sage and onion stuffing for the crumble topping.
Made with only 4 ingredients, these quesadillas are made using Christmas leftovers. Load tortillas with brie and cranberry sauce, then fry until the cheese has melted to make a festive lunch or snack.
Fancy something a bit more refreshing this Boxing Day? Our leftover hash is just the ticket. Chuck any leftovers into a pan then serve with smashed avocado and a dollop of yogurt.