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Healthy Christmas recipes that don't compromise on flavour and will have even the pickiest of eaters coming back for more.
Get into the holiday spirit and shake up this festive mocktail, full of Christmassy flavours.
Give carrots and parsnips the VIP treatment at your next Sunday roast with this extra-special side dish. The combination of maple syrup, mustard and orange creates a sticky glaze that works well with both veg. Guests will be asking for more.
This stunning vegan centrepiece will knock the socks off your Christmas guests, whether they're vegan, veggie or meat eaters.
Take party dips to a whole new level with this readymade guacamole and smoky, sweet and spicy bacon topping. Finish with coriander leaves and fine red chilli slices, if you like, and serve with tortilla chips, crudités or whatever takes your fancy. Dip in!
Dips make great party food especially at Christmas time and this musabaha, which is a deconstructed version of houmous, is something special! Topped with caramelised lemons and pine nuts for crunch, it's totally delicious with toasted pitta bread.
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.
Crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy within, these zesty smashed potatoes are a delicious side to add to your Christmas lunch table. You can even get ahead and prep them the day before!
Take your sprouts to the next level by roasting them in honey, chillies and walnuts for a sweet, spicy and earthy crunch. A crumble of tangy blue cheese on top and you've got an epic side dish for Christmas lunch.
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!
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.
These vibrant red cabbage 'steaks' are roasted until tender and crispy and are topped with chestnuts for extra festive flavours. They'll make a deliciously different side for your Christmas dinner!
Master how to make roast potatoes that are wonderfully golden and crisp on the outside with heavenly fluffy centres. Seasoned with a fragrant blend of rosemary and garlic, your classic roasted potatoes don't get much better than this.
Hot smoked salmon and cream cheese is a marriage made in brunch heaven. Rustle up this gorgeous frittata in less than half an hour for a healthy, hearty dish that is as perfect for lazy weekend mornings as it is for breakfast on the go.
Using these versatile spuds, create a twist on the classic potato side dish, by adding aromatic fennel, rosemary and garlic to create crispy golden roasties. The ideal accompaniment to your favourite Sunday roast.
Sweet carrots and parsnips with apple, bacon, honey and thyme: what's not to love about this colourful Christmas side dish?
Sweet, fresh and zesty, this twist on the classic prawn cocktail is the best way to get your festivities underway
Chef, author and TV presenter, Kwoklyn Wan shares his simple, yet totally delicious twist on sesame prawn toast. Kwoklyn says: "Christmas is a time for sharing, and a plate stacked high with glistening, golden sesame chicken toasts is the perfect festive finger food for a gathering."
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
Impress your guests at your next drinks party with these fabulous Asian-inspired pork canapés: everyone will be coming back for seconds, guaranteed.
A stunning Christmas dinner main, an easy meal for over the holiday season or an impressive New Year's Day lunch. Whenever you choose to enjoy this salmon recipe, it won't disappoint! A sticky, sweet and spicy clementine syrup is brushed over the salmon and then baked till golden. Delicious!
This gorgeous salad uses seasonal clementines tossed in a sweet dressing with some added crunch from nuts and pomegranates. Perfect for a festive starter or healthy, colourful lunch over the Christmas holidays.
Looking for a vegan main for Christmas this year? Give an American meatloaf a vegan makeover with this Moroccan lentil 'meatloaf', filled with flaked almonds, mushrooms and sweet potato and coated in a spicy tomato sauce for a festive centrepiece.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Save all your leftover Christmas day veggies and cheeseboard for this festive Spanish-inspired omelette.
A colourful salad packed with veg, apples and hot smoked salmon is just the ticket for a Boxing Day buffet
This delicious cabbage dish is packed with warm spices, full-bodied red wine vinegar and the woody crunch of chestnuts. As hearty as it is fragrant and vibrant, it is sure to please all of the family.
This vegetarian side dish is sure to sit proudly amongst your Christmas dinner spread. It really makes the most of seasonal red cabbage, pairing with sweet shallots and a velvety, fragrant butter, and is a quick, easy and healthy Christmas dinner idea
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.
Although Brussels sprouts often divide the crowd they are undeniably an important part of the classic Christmas dinner and with this exciting recipe your friends and family are sure to love them
Add crunch to your Brussels sprouts with this easy, cheesy recipe – a delicious healthy side dish for Christmas Day or with any roast.