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
Roast pork with great crackling has to be up there as one of the best Sunday lunches, but we've taken it to the next level with tender pork loin and a spicy, fragrant rub that will make your crackling extra crunchy and tasty. There's even a fancy gravy making this ideal for entertaining. On the off chance you have leftovers, you can freeze them to use in other dishes such as stir-fries or ramens.
These chicken kofta kebabs are flavoured with lemon, garlic, chilli and coriander, and are delicious loaded into pittas with charred corn salsa and quick-pickled onions.
This delicious frittata is packed with frozen veg to save you time chopping! Blitz up the eggs with basil and lemon for fresh and zesty flavours that pair beautifully with the butternut squash.
Homemade gravy is a great way to use up a whole roast chicken. This recipe simmers celery, carrots, and thyme low and slow for over an hour, creating a deep, aromatic flavour. Serve it with your next Sunday roast, or try it as a stock or silky chicken pie sauce.
This versatile chutney gets even better as it ages and matures. Make a batch now for the perfect accompaniment to your festive cheeseboard.
This one-pan lasagne recipe is simplicity itself to make – cook the sausage ragu on the hob then transfer the casserole dish to the oven to cook the pasta and creamy sauce.
Here's a chutney with a difference! It's actually a rich fruit compote made with frozen berries and infused with sloe gin. The sour-sweet flavours balance wonderfully with a variety of cheeses and it's so easy to make. Prep in 20 minutes then allow to cool before your guests arrive – they'll be intrigued and impressed!
Influenced by Italian flavours, this epic focaccia is filled with creamy truffle burrata, sharp Parmesan shavings and rocket for freshness. But the star of the show is that beef brisket, slow-cooked in a herby red wine stock sauce until deliciously tender. Add some pickled chillies for a fiery finish!
With light sponges, silky milk chocolate buttercream and glossy dark chocolate ganache, this decadent cake recipe is a chocolate lover's dream
This no-oven combo of two classics is the perfect winter warmer
This vibrant veggie quiche, featuring vibrant and nutty purple sprouting broccoli serves 8, so it's ideal for entertaining. Or enjoy it midweek and have leftovers for lunch the next day.
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.
Top crispy fried tortillas with slow-cooked, Mexican-spiced beef and a pineapple salsa in this street food classic. Making 10 tostada, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your summer gatherings, and you can even freeze leftovers.
Vegetarian lasagne is a classic that everyone loves. This one is amplified with the addition of Puy lentils, while the mushrooms add great texture. The trick to getting a great white sauce is to slowly add the milk.
Move over pulled pork! This epic chipotle pulled chicken platter makes a stunning centrepiece for your Christmas buffet. Serve with tortilla chips and soured cream for a Mexican-inspired feast.
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 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.
Carrots are the hero of this interesting dhal recipe, with the chestnuts giving even more flavour and texture. A simple and healthy winter warmer that's great for using up Christmas or Sunday roast leftovers.
Jazz up leftover croissants with a luxe filling of pistachio frangipane and dark chocolate then bake until crisp, golden and gooey. Serve for breakfast for the ultimate indulgence or for dessert. It's the treat you didn't know you needed.
Food writer, Su Scott has created this delicious veggie pancake recipe, inspired by Korean flavours that's brilliant for using up leftover roasted veg from your Sunday lunch or Christmas dinner. The savoury, sweet and spicy flavours transform leftovers into something special – you can even prep the batter in advance, so you can whip up more pancakes when you fancy!
With ground ginger and cinnamon, these festive gingerbread people are packed with Christmas flavour.
These creamy mustard leeks are topped with crumbled sausages and cheese for an indulgent side dish or why not serve as a hearty main over the Christmas holidays?
A festive side that makes the brings plenty of flavour to the table
An easy vegan gravy that's full of flavour. Roast the veg with herbs and a bit of tomato purée, before adding vegan white wine, veg stock and the secret ingredient – marmite! Perfect for enjoying alongside a vegan Sunday roast or vegan Christmas dinner.
We've made panettone even better by layering it with cream cheese icing and topping with sticky salted caramel sauce and figs. Now that's what you call a festive showstopper!
This delicious vegetarian main pairs fluffy potato with tasty Stilton and chestnuts, all wrapped up in creamy pastry
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.